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K2 International forms new division to write non-US professional liability
3rd March 2026
K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), a London-based specialty re/insurance underwriting platform and division of K2 Insurance Services, has launched K2 Professional Indemnity Limited (K2 PI), a new division that will write international (non-US) professional liability business on behalf of a panel of Lloyd’s of London syndicates. The new division is ... Read the full article
K2 International acquires Rising Edge’s Management Liability business
2nd February 2026
Insurance services holding company, K2 Insurance services, is expanding its financial lines capabilities with the acquisition of the Management Liability Underwriting business of specialty insurer Rising Edge. The acquired team will be integrated into K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International) and operate as a newly rebranded division, K2 Executive Risk Limited. Yoel ... Read the full article
K2 Rubicon Specialty strengthens marine underwriting team with Hayward appointment
4th December 2025
K2 Rubicon Specialty, a division of K2 International and K2 Insurance Services, has announced the appointment of Vicky Hayward as Head of Hull. With this new hire, K2 Rubicon Specialty strengthens its marine underwriting capabilities, as well as its commitment to the London Market, where the firm is recognised for providing ... Read the full article
K2 International launches new credit division
29th January 2025
K2 International, a specialty insurance and re/insurance underwriting platform based in London, has launched K2 Credit, a new division specialising in non-payment insurance for businesses in the non-bank sector. Founded by industry veterans Benedict Gedye and Josh Madeiros, K2 Credit will provide comprehensive coverage for single risks and multi-buyer portfolios, including ... Read the full article
K2 International opens box at Lloyd’s of London
9th December 2024
K2 Group Holdings Limited, a division of K2 Insurance Services and a London-based specialty insurance and reinsurance underwriting platform, has announced the opening of its box in Lloyd’s of London. Three divisions of K2 International will be represented: K2 Rubicon Specialty, K2 Crisis Management and K2 Property D&F. Key underwriters will be ... Read the full article
K2 International unveils new division, K2 Rubicon Specialty
20th June 2024
K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), the specialty re/insurance underwriting platform, and division of K2 Insurance Services, has announced the launch of K2 Rubicon Specialty. According to the announcement, K2 Rubicon Specialty will write across multiple lines including Marine and U.S. Property in the London Market. The new division was founded by ... Read the full article
Richard Coello named CEO of K2 International
27th February 2024
K2 Insurance Services, an independent specialty insurance program manager, has announced the appointment of Richard Coello as CEO of K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), effective March 1, 2024. Coello has a successful track record of building underwriting businesses having established K2 Financial from startup to a $65mn premium business over ... Read the full article
K2 International looks to attract underwriters to its platform
5th April 2022
Based in London, underwriting firm K2 International has made some big steps in the two years since it was established by its parent US company, K2 Insurance Services LLC. Throughout recent months, beginning in 2021 and going into this year, the firm has made several significant personnel hires; attracted new carriers; ... Read the full article
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