Chicago, IL, September 26, 2016– Edgewater Holdings, in collaboration with specialty insurer and reinsurer Brit Global Specialty, announced today Edgewater has the authority to write Cyber Security protection through the Employment Practices Risk Management Association (EPRMA).
“We have the cyber underwriting knowledge base and online technology,” said Edgewater Executive Vice President Kevin Ribble, “We’re prepared to engineer a program that delivers a superior return on investment for our broker partners and satisfies the increasingly volatile cyber exposures of their clients, regardless of size.”
Edgewater will accept applications for individual risks but specializes in underwriting affinity group programs. Over the past two years, the company has made significant advances to underwriting technology and policy delivery innovating a cross-platform application known as “SmarterFORM” specifically designed for interactive self-rating digital applications with payment and document delivery from any computer device including smartphones and tablets.
“We’re proud to partner with Brit Global, a specialty insurer and reinsurer focused on underwriting complex risks,” said Edgewater CEO Mark Kollar. “Brit has a major presence in Lloyd’s of London, the world’s specialist insurance market provider, and significant U.S. and international reach. Edgewater is also pleased to expand its Lloyd’s market relationships that we have established over the past 20 years.”
Edgewater Holdings, founded in 1991, specializes in Management Liability Insurance, which includes: Cyber Liability, Employment Practices Liabilities, Directors and Officers, Fiduciary Insurance and related coverages. Edgewater is a pioneer in the EPLI market. Edgewater Technology has developed its own digital insurance application called “SmarterFORM”. Learn more at www.edgewater.net
Brit Global Specialty is a market-leading global specialty insurer and reinsurer, focused on underwriting complex risks. The Company has a major presence in Lloyd’s of London and a significant US and international reach. Brit underwrites a broad class of commercial specialty insurance with a strong focus on property, casualty and energy business. Learn more at www.britinsurance.com/brit-global-specialty
Employment Practices Risk Management Association (EPRMA), an Illinois domiciled Risk Purchasing group for US businesses up to $20mm in revenue, is a member-only organization dedicated to helping participants understand workplace challenges through research and best practice evaluation. EPRMA provides online training for employment practices designed to minimize management’s exposure to workplace liability risks. Learn more at www.eprma.org
