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Munich Re Specialty North America promotes Claudia Carnevale to Head of NA Programs

29th July 2025

Munich Re Specialty – North America, part of the insurance operations of global reinsurer Munich Re, has announced the promotion of Claudia Carnevale to Head of North America Programs. In this role, Carnevale will oversee the company’s North America Programs, including dedicated teams serving the U.S. and Canadian markets, as well ... Read the full article

Munich Re Specialty completes sale of GJW Direct to Ripe

14th April 2025

Munich Re Specialty, part of the Munich Re Group insurance operations, has completed the sale of boat insurance specialist GJW Direct to Ripe. The deal, first announced in October 2024, marks the transfer of GJW Direct after more than 20 years as part of Munich Re Specialty. The decision to sell ... Read the full article

Munich Re Specialty enters Spanish insurance market, to begin underwriting in 2025

10th October 2024

Munich Re Specialty, part of the Munich Re Group insurance operations, has established a Spanish branch of Munich Re Risk Solutions Ireland Limited, making its first steps into commercial market for primary specialty insurance in the country. The firm intends to begin underwriting in 2025, as Munich Re Risk Solutions Ireland ... Read the full article

MRSI launches FAIR Plan Commercial Wrap product in California

15th April 2024

Commercial insureds in California will now be able to benefit from Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI) newly launched FAIR Plan Commercial Wrap, a new solution available to those insureds who seek comprehensive coverage in tandem with their FAIR Plan coverage. MRSI’s new product will enable insureds to further enhance the protection ... Read the full article

CyRisk confirms participation in Munich Re Specialty’s cyber risk management program

21st August 2023

CyRisk, a cyber management and data analytics firm has officially announced its participation in Munich Re Specialty's Reflex Cyber Risk Management program. In the first quarter of 2023, Munich Re Specialty Insurance launched its proactive cyber risk management program offering complementary risk control services for its US insureds with CyRisk's team ... Read the full article

Munich Re Specialty Insurance makes Hart permanent CEO

19th April 2023

Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI), a division of German reinsurance giant Munich Re, has named Sabrina Hart as President and CEO, effective May 1. Hart, who served as interim CEO since January 2023, will report to former CEO Michael Kerner and will also serve as a member of the Global Specialty ... Read the full article

Munich Re Specialty expands its E&S Lawyers Professional Liability solution

11th April 2023

Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI) has expanded its E&S Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) solution to include primary and excess coverage for firms with 11 or more attorneys, as well as firms with an Intellectual Property practice. Marcia Blanco, Head of Financial Lines, Excess & Surplus Underwriting, MRSI, commented, “More than half ... Read the full article

MRSI launches cyber risk management program Reflex

6th February 2023

Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI) has launched a new proactive cyber risk management program featuring complimentary risk control services. Built on the principles of value, flexibility, and impact, MRSI’s Reflex has been designed to meet the need for 360-degree cyber solutions. The new program is facilitated as a white glove solution by ... Read the full article

Munich Re Specialty appoints new Head of Inland Marine

10th August 2022

Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI), a division of German reinsurance giant Munich Re, has announced the appointment of Jaymee Parker as Vice President and Head of Inland Marine. Parker is an experienced insurance and risk management professional with strong leadership and sales experience. She specializes in Inland Marine insurance and ocean ... Read the full article

Munich Re Specialty Insurance appoints Head of Contract Surety

19th July 2022

Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI), a division of German reinsurance giant Munich Re, has named Mark Latini SVP/Head of Contract Surety. MRSI made the announcement today on LinkedIn, Latini shared the news of his new role on the same platform three days ago. He wrote: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting ... Read the full article

Munich Re Specialty Group NA promotes Rzeszutko to SVP, Marine Underwriting

27th June 2022

Munich Re Specialty Insurance, a division of German reinsurance giant Munich Re, has promoted Karen Rzeszutko to a new leadership role at Munich Re Specialty Group, North America (MRSG N.A.). Making the announcement on LinkedIn, Munich Re Specialty Insurance said that Rzeszutko has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Marine Underwriting. Within this ... Read the full article

Munich Re Specialty offering Contract & Commercial surety bonds

5th May 2022

Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI), a division of German reinsurance giant, Munich Re, has announced that it is offering Contract and Commercial surety bonds. The bonds will be available in all 50 US states and Puerto Rico, and will be sold through MRSI’s retail broker partners. In addition, the bonds are backed ... Read the full article

Munich Re Specialty names Sabrina Hart as President, Excess & Surplus

25th February 2022

Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI), a division of German reinsurance giant Munich Re, has appointed Sabrina Hart as the company’s President of Excess & Surplus Lines. She joins MRSI following a 25-year career with a major global insurance carrier, the last seven years as Executive Vice President for the Midwest Region. In ... Read the full article

Munich Re backs EQ One’s earthquake solutions

21st October 2020

Earthquake insurance underwriter, EQ One, has announced a new relationship with Munich Re Specialty Insurance, a division of Munich Re, to add additional capacity to its earthquake solutions. This new partnership enables EQ One to write larger earthquake risks and serve as a single-source solution for broker partners nationwide, in spite ... Read the full article

Munich Re Specialty Insurance names Elizabeth Kramer as CUO

13th October 2020

Munich Re Specialty Insurance, a division of German reinsurance giant Munich Re, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Kramer, formerly of Zurich North America, as its new Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO). In her new role, Kramer will report to Mike Kerner, Munich Re Specialty Insurance's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and will ... Read the full article