QBE North America, part of the global insurer, has announced a new program partnership with Catalytic Risk Managers & Insurance Agency, LLC, a division of DUAL North America, Inc.
Both organisations will work together on the Builders Risk program, which has been established to offer builders risk coverage on a non-admitted basis.
Moreover, Catalytic Risk Managers writes builders risk business exclusively through regional and national wholesale brokers.
In addition, Catalytic Claims Services, Inc., a division of DUAL North America, will handle claims for the program.
James Haggerty, Head of Commercial Programs, QBE North America, commented: “We’re excited to partner with the experienced underwriting team at Catalytic to provide customers with a builders risk solution that protects and meets the unique coverage needs of their construction projects. We look forward to building our relationship with Catalytic and DUAL North America as we expand our builders risk portfolio in the marketplace.”
Jon Knouse, Chief Property Officer of DUAL North America, said: “This new program partnership with QBE will enable us to reach new heights, providing additional coverage and expertise to the construction market. The combination of QBE’s strength and experience, our underwriting expertise led by Kaycie Cook, and Catalytic Claims Services’ claims handling abilities positions us to seize new opportunities in this market.”
Adding: “This collaboration not only reaffirms our commitment to delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions to our insureds but also paves the way for continued innovation. We couldn’t be more excited to be collaborating with our partners at QBE.”
