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MS Transverse Appoints Tom McGrath as SVP, Head of Program Underwriting
(Jan. 22, 2026 – PRNewswire) MS Transverse, the leading hybrid fronting carrier partnering with MGAs and program administrators across the U.S., today announced the appointment of Tom McGrath as Senior Vice President, Head of Program Underwriting. McGrath brings more than 37 years of insurance and reinsurance experience to the role, with deep expertise in underwriting,…
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A New Era for Insurance Operations
(January 27, 2026 Jamie Cuffe) Pace raises $10M led by Sequoia to become the AI operations partner for the world’s leading insurers Insurance exists to do something remarkable: turn uncertainty into security. Every day, carriers around the world take on risk so that families can protect their homes, businesses can pursue growth, and people can plan…
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CRC Group Completes Acquisition of Lloyd’s Managing Agency Atrium
(January, 9 2026 – Insurance Journal) CRC Group, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based wholesale specialty and MGA business, announced the completion of its acquisition of Atrium, the Lloyd’s managing agency. Atrium will retain its brand name and operate independently under the leadership of CEO John Fowle and its existing management team. Financial details of the deal, which…
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Starfish Specialty Insurance Receives Strategic Investment from Peloton Capital Management
(December 17, 2025) Starfish Specialty Insurance announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Peloton Capital Management to support its growth trajectory and position it to make strategic acquisitions. Starfish was launched in 2021 by Jeremy Hitzig along with co-founders Tom Lane, Margret McBurney, Michael Thabet, Brooks Chase and James Flynn. The investment will…
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Azur Technology Launches U.S. Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to Power Fast-Growing MGA Market with MGA Connect
(December 11, 2025 – EINPresswire.com) Azur Technology, a UK-based insurtech company, has announced the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Washington, D.C., reinforcing its long-term commitment to the fast-growing U.S. Managing General Agent (MGA) and program business sector. The U.S. MGA market is undergoing a historic expansion. According to the TMPAA State of Program Business…
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District Cover Secures $6 Million in Funding to Expand Access to Insurance for Urban Businesses
(November 12, 2025) District Cover, a tech-enabled insurance agency making insurance more accessible for businesses in America’s urban centers, today announced the close of a $6M funding round. The investment will fuel District Cover’s growth in team, product development, platform enhancements, strategic initiatives, and city partnerships that advance its mission of bringing broad, affordable coverage to…
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Ambac Financial Group Rebrands as Octave Specialty Group, Inc.
(November 11, 2025 – Business Wire) Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMBC) today announces it has rebranded to Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (“Octave”), marking the next phase of its transformation into a leading specialty insurance platform. The company will begin trading under its new ticker symbol “NYSE: OSG” on November 20, 2025. The rebrand follows the…
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AM Specialty names new CEO of subsidiary
(October 28, 2025 – Insurance Business Magazine) AM Specialty Insurance Group has announced the promotion of Dominick Tassone Jr. to chief executive officer of AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC U.S.), effective Jan. 1, 2026. The appointment marks a key step in the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its executive team and accelerate its expansion in the…
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Flood insurer Wright agrees to buy Poulton
(October 24, 2025 – Business Insurance) National Flood Insurance said Friday that its affiliate, Wright National Flood Insurance Services, an operating company of Arrowhead Programs, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of private flood insurance providers Poulton Associates. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in November…
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INTX Launches ReinsureConnect Software Revolutionizing Ceded Reinsurance Management
(October 14, 2025) INTX Insurance Software, a provider of fully integrated core solutions for the entire P&C insurance policy lifecycle, today announced the launch of INTX ReinsureConnect, a cloud-native, AI-ready system that centralizes and streamlines ceded reinsurance operations across all lines of business for fronting carriers and carriers that rely on re-insurance. The solution, which has…
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Christopher Pesce Appointed Executive Vice President at Arrowhead Programs
(October 7, 2025) Arrowhead Programs has announced the appointment of Christopher Pesce as executive vice president and member of its senior leadership team. This announcement coincides with the integration of One80 Intermediaries’ programs portfolio into the newly formed programs division of Arrowhead Intermediaries. Previously, Pesce served as divisional president of One80 Programs, where he helped to…
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One80 Intermediaries officially joins Arrowhead Programs and Bridge Specialty Group
(August 12, 2025) Arrowhead Intermediaries, the newly established parent brand for Bridge Specialty Group, Arrowhead Programs and One80 Intermediaries, today announced a new organizational structure, brand identity and leadership framework, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of its specialty distribution platform. These developments aim to strengthen market positioning, enhance operational agility and deliver greater value…
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