AssuredPartners continues UK expansion with Scottish broker deal
AssuredPartners is set to make another acquisition in the UK as the Florida-based broker continues its build out on both sides of the Atlantic.
Alliant acquires Seafax and Stance as it continues build out
Alliant has completed its fifth and sixth deals of 2021 with the fast-growing US broker adding Seafax Inc and Stance Renewable Risk Partners to its roster of companies.
Ex-Aon energy exec Farnan working on Amynta marine and energy launch
Aon Global Energy’s former chief commercial officer Bill Farnan has joined Amynta Group and is in the process of forming a new marine and energy-focused offering on the MGA and programs platform, The Insurer has learned.
NFP buys Canadian HNW broker EdgeHill
NFP has announced another acquisition of a Canadian broker, with a deal for Ontario-based EdgeHill Insurance Brokers.
Vizion adds broking director from Gallagher
UK commercial and high net worth (HNW) specialist Vizion has named former Gallagher and Stackhouse Poland director Peter Robinson as broking director and head of commercial.
Falvey Cargo Underwriting 2021 E&S capacity up 35%
Falvey Cargo Underwriting (FCU), the largest cargo coverholder at Lloyd’s, has secured support to up its overall E&S capacity for 2021 by 35 percent, while capacity fronted by State National has increased its participation on the US MGA’s other main facilities.
Vizion adds broking director from Gallagher
UK commercial and high net worth (HNW) specialist Vizion has named former Gallagher and Stackhouse Poland director Peter Robinson as broking director and head of commercial.
Brown & Riding promotes Nam to CFO
Brown & Riding has appointed the long-serving Harold Nam chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding Steve Kayahara who is retiring.
CAC Specialty expands natural resource team with six hires
CAC Specialty has made six hires to its natural resources division, with the new recruits joining from Energy and Marine Risk Services, Willis Towers Watson, Scott Insurance, Wortham and Aon.
The MGA-carrier hybrid strategy
News this morning that Ambac has agreed a deal to buy MGU Xchange as part of its two-pillar fee-business and carrier platform strategy is the latest example of evolution in the US program sector as distribution players look to access stable sources of capacity.
Ex-Aon energy exec Farnan working on Amynta marine and energy launch
Aon Global Energy’s former chief commercial officer Bill Farnan has joined Amynta Group and is in the process of forming a new marine and energy-focused offering on the MGA and programs platform, The Insurer has learned.
Falvey Cargo Underwriting 2021 E&S capacity up 35%
Falvey Cargo Underwriting (FCU), the largest cargo coverholder at Lloyd’s, has secured support to up its overall E&S capacity for 2021 by 35 percent, while capacity fronted by State National has increased its participation on the US MGA’s other main facilities.