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Surplus lines market premium growth slows in Q3’25: AM Best
29th January 2026
Following years of consistent and significant growth, competitive market pressures have resulted in smaller year over year increases in premium growth in the surplus lines market, according to a recent report by AM Best. In the third quarter of 2025, AM Best reported that premium growth in the excess and surplus ... Read the full article
Surge in specialty carrier launches: ALIRT study
30th September 2025
There has been a surge in new specialty carrier launches since 2018, many established to take advantage of an attractive pricing environment and the perceived growth of permanent niche underwriting opportunities, according to a recent study by ALIRT. In its annual Surplus Lines study, ALIRT noted that while specialty carriers remain ... Read the full article
Bamboo and Accredited partner on reinsurance deal for new E&S signature program
30th September 2025
Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC., part of White Mountains Insurance Group, alongside specialty insurer Accredited, have completed the reinsurance program supporting the launch of their new E&S Signature program. This reinsurance placement involves the funding of a multi-year sidecar transaction via Greenshoots Re, which was originally established in conjunction with ... Read the full article
AmTrust expands E&S division and welcomes senior industry talent
16th September 2025
AmTrust has announced the expansion of its Excess and Surplus (E&S) division, introducing new product lines in property, environmental, and builders risk, and welcomed senior industry talent. Through the expansion, AmTrust has consolidated its Primary, Excess, and Environmental products into a new brokerage casualty group, creating an integrated platform for cohesive ... Read the full article
MGA Pivix launches brokerage division led by Michael Gramm
19th August 2025
Pivix Specialty Insurance Services, an excess and surplus (E&S) focused MGA, has announced the launch of a brokerage division led by Michael Gramm. Pivix, founded in September 2024 by industry veteran Mike Miller, entered the market with a contract binding program targeting small commercial property and general liability risks. All products ... Read the full article
Pinpoint UK a long-term play for AM Specialty Insurance Company: Barder and Powell
24th July 2025
For the latest Reinsurance News video interview, we spoke with Shevawn Barder, Founder and CEO of AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) and Darren Powell, CUO of Pinpoint UK, to hear their plans for the new MGA and how progress has been so far as the E&S carrier ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Victoria Killingsworth as Senior Underwriter, E&S
3rd July 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, has announced the appointment of Victoria Killingsworth as Senior Underwriter for Excess & Surplus (E&S) lines. In her new role, Killingsworth will underwrite E&S property risks across a range of industries, working closely with other insurance ... Read the full article
CNA launches new brand Cardinal E&S
19th June 2025
CNA Financial Corporation has launched Cardinal E&S, a new brand dedicated to the excess and surplus (E&S) market, offering specialised insurance solutions tailored to brokers handling complex, hard-to-place risks. According to CNA, Cardinal E&S will partner with wholesale brokers through its dedicated, specialised underwriting teams focused on casualty, property, healthcare and ... Read the full article
Rokstone launches direct-to-retail E&S commercial risks division
24th February 2025
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA) and part of the Aventum Group, has launched Rokstone Commercial Risks, a direct-to-retail Excess & Surplus Lines (E&S) MGA in the US. John Larkins will lead this division as President. He brings over 25 years of industry experience, having previously worked at ... Read the full article
Chubb’s Westchester forms three new business practices and announces new leaders
30th January 2025
Global insurer Chubb recently announced the formation of three new business practices (Property, Casualty, and Financial Lines) within its Excess and Surplus Lines Division Westchester. This move aims to strengthen Westchester's service to its Digital and Middle Market, Brokerage, and Programs businesses. The company also announced the appointment of three new leaders ... Read the full article
US E&S insurance market poised to maintain upward trajectory, says Conning
3rd January 2025
The Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance market has experienced significant growth, achieving a 21% compound annual growth rate over the past five years, surpassing $104 billion in premiums in 2023, and is expected to continue its upward trajectory, according to a report by Conning. Lauryn Kothavale, Vice President of Insurance Research ... Read the full article
FCCI partners with Cognizant to expand into E&S market and modernise operations
25th October 2024
Through a partnership with Cognizant, FCCI Insurance Group (FCCI) has launched a new Excess & Surplus (E&S) line of business, marking a significant milestone in its modernisation journey. This collaboration utilises Cognizant's expertise in the insurance industry and Duck Creek Policy with Active Delivery to modernise FCCI's operations and expand into ... Read the full article
Ambac partners with Mike Miller-led MGA Pivix
8th October 2024
Insurance holding company Ambac has partnered with Mike Miller and his team on the launch of Pivix Specialty Insurance Services Inc., a managing general agency focusing on the excess and surplus (E&S) lines market. Miller, who is the former president of Scottsdale Insurance, the E&S carrier of Nationwide, is president and ... Read the full article
Verisk’s Whitespace re/insurance platform launches in the US
4th October 2024
Verisk, a global data analytics and technology provider, has announced the US launch of its re/insurance platform Whitespace. Whitespace is an all-in-one intuitive platform which enables brokers, underwriters and managing general agents (MGAs) to offer, negotiate and place business in the global re/insurance market. It was created with the intention of catering ... Read the full article
Prime Insurance introduces TRU Solution for reliable crisis coverage
4th October 2024
Prime Insurance Company, an excess and surplus lines carrier, has introduced the TRU Solution, offering clear and reliable coverage during times of crisis. The TRU Solution was developed in response to policyholders' need for a trustworthy insurance partner that provides comprehensive, straightforward coverage, particularly in the wake of recent storms and ... Read the full article
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