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Eileen AJ Connelly
Contributing Editor
Published by this author:
ESG becomes a recruiting tool in tight talent market
While regulations and shareholder proposals draw concerns, the insurance industry also sees ESG efforts as tool for drawing new blood to the business.
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September 19, 2022
Alliant nabs Liberty’s Brackenbury to lead NY, NJ surety operations
The insurance veteran will also work on growth and sustainability in his new role.
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September 15, 2022
Cyber claims severity dips 8%, frequency falls 7% YoY in H1 2022: Coalition
The InsurTech said small businesses remain highly targeted, and having a remote workforce makes clients more vulnerable to cyberattack.
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September 14, 2022
Alliant names Brown & Brown’s Krantz SVP of Alliant Specialty
The industry veteran is tapped with leading Alliant’s risk finance and strategic consulting practice.
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September 13, 2022
Chubb wins Covid BI case brought over 'The Morning Show’ shutdown
A California court has denied a bid for $125mn in coverage following the forced suspension of filming.
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September 09, 2022
AM Best cuts US personal lines and personal auto outlooks to ‘negative’
The ratings agency said the downward revisions reflect inflation, rising loss cost severity, higher reinsurance costs and other challenges.
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September 08, 2022
Westfield names former Sompo exec Evans to lead Syndicate 1200 integration
The industry veteran was named EVP and head of international insurance by the US carrier.
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September 08, 2022
Brown & Brown unit Orchid Underwriters promotes Cody to CEO
The company also shifted former CEO Carlsen to EVP for National Programs; tapped Bowie as president and CUO.
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September 06, 2022
Ategrity Specialty receives another $75mn infusion from Zimmer Financial
The new funding brings the total Ategrity has received from Zimmer since 2018 to $300mn.
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September 06, 2022
AM Best: Surplus lines premiums grew 25% in 2021
As demand for coverage across a growing number of evolving risks grew, surplus lines premium reached a record $82.7bn last year.
Eileen AJ Connelly
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September 06, 2022
First hurricane of Atlantic season finally forms
Danielle doesn’t appear to threaten land, but a second storm is likely forming and could threaten the Caribbean and Florida.
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September 02, 2022
Cowbell appoints execs from funder Anthemis
Sean Park is joining the board of directors, while Matthew Jones is the company's new chief strategy officer.
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September 01, 2022
SageSure recruits industry vet Lummis to lead capital and risk management
The former COO of RenaissanceRe and CEO of AQR Capital Management has been a SageSure advisory board member since 2020.
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August 30, 2022
Erie Insurance creates venture capital arm backed by Touchdown Ventures
The fund will primarily focus on early-stage investments in North America with an emphasis on insurance innovation.
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August 25, 2022
Nationwides to remain on sidelines as federal cannabis legislation stalls
Specialized carriers and MGAs building growing books in the specialist market are in no rush to see legalization that would usher in larger competitors.
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August 25, 2022
Markel recruits Sompo’s Belvedere to lead retail business development
The New York-based executive spent nearly 15 years with Chubb before moving to Sompo.
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August 23, 2022
Construction Risk Partners nabs Aon’s Gloriod
The BRP Group subsidiary hired the former Aon director to lead its Midwest expansion.
Eileen AJ Connelly
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August 18, 2022
Axa XL names Ironshore’s Crawford as head of cyber for Northeast
The company expanded its cyber team in LA with senior underwriter Marisa Vero and in Minnesota with underwriter Hanna Baker.
Eileen AJ Connelly
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August 18, 2022
Venbrook Group appoints USI’s Lang to lead retail services practice
The new position includes an emphasis on growing Venbrook’s high-net-worth personal lines.
Eileen AJ Connelly
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August 18, 2022
United Fire Group COO Wilkins to retire in September
Wilkins’ retirement comes at a transitional time for UFG, which named Kevin Leidwinger as president and CEO in July.
Eileen AJ Connelly
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August 16, 2022
Ryan Specialty names Evans and Kelleher co-presidents of national specialty programs
Evans has more than 10 years of experience with NSP.
Eileen AJ Connelly
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August 16, 2022
Aon study finds recruiting difficulties driving more flexible offers and higher pay
The bi-annual study produced by Aon’s Ward and The Jacobson Group found it's harder to hire than at an all-time high for the industry.
Eileen AJ Connelly
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August 12, 2022
Ryan Specialty Q2 organic growth increases 2.2 points sequentially to 22.3%
The intermediary raised its forecasted range for organic for the full year to 16.5% to 18%.
Eileen AJ Connelly
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August 11, 2022
AM Best downgrades Erie long-term rating but affirms financial strength rating
The ratings agency also revised the outlook for the long-term rating to ‘stable’ from ‘negative.’
Eileen AJ Connelly
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August 11, 2022
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