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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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Brightstone Specialty Group Acquires RMS Hospitality Group & Fortis Risk Solutions
(August 12, 2025 – PRNewswire) Fueling its growing industry-focused offerings of specialized insurance solutions, today, Brightstone Specialty Group (“Brightstone”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Highstreet Insurance Partners, announced its acquisition of RMS Hospitality Group (“RMS HG”) and its sister company, Fortis Risk Solutions (“Fortis”). The acquisitions expand Brightstone’s growth and expertise in the franchise food, hospitality &…
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SiriusPoint announces partnership with Arden Insurance Services and launch of fire insurance program with wildfire parametric coverage
(August 12, 2025) SiriusPoint Ltd. (“SiriusPoint”) (NYSE: SPNT), a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has today announced a new strategic partnership with Arden Insurance Services LLC (“Arden”), a leading commercial property managing general underwriter (MGU) in the United States. SiriusPoint will provide capacity to Arden, which has launched a new wildfire exposed risks program that includes…
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United Risk Acquires Verita CSG From WTW; Rebrands as Verist With Chang as CEO
(August 14, 2025 – Insurance Journal) United Risk has acquired specialized property/casualty managing general agent Verita CSG, Inc. from global risk advisor WTW and rebranded the venture as Verist LLC. Industry veteran Michael Chang will become CEO of Verist, now based at 50 Rockefeller Plaza in New York. Chang is the former head of Corporate Risk…
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Distinguished Programs and Wright Flood Team Up to Offer Flood Coverage for Community Associations
(July 15, 2025 Business Wire) Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program administrator and MGA, today announced a new collaboration with Wright Flood to provide Flood insurance for its Community Associations program. Distinguished’s partnership with Wright Flood adds another layer of protection to its Community Associations program, which includes Package, Directors & Officers, Crime, Umbrella…
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CRC Group Announces Definitive Agreement with Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd.
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Functional Finance Partners with PolicyFly to Transform Specialty Insurance Operations
New York, New York, Feb. 12, 2025 – Today, Functional Finance announces a partnership with PolicyFly to transform how Managing General Agents (MGAs) and specialty insurers manage operations to offer billing, payments, and accounting natively within PolicyFly.
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AM Specialty Appoints Mary McKay as Chief Underwriting Officer of Pinpoint
DALLAS, TX, February 3rd, 2025 — AM Specialty Insurance Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary McKay (CPCU, ARM, ARe), as Chief Underwriting Officer of its direct writing Managing General Agency (MGA), Pinpoint Insurance Solutions. Along with Brad Sickinger, Mary will lead the underwriting strategy and development of transportation programs at Pinpoint.
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Zurich North America names new Chief Data Officer
Zurich NA January 22, 2025 Kristen Bessette takes pivotal role in advancing the company’s data and AI-driven initiatives to optimize performance across its core insurance functions.
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Schingle Appointed Director of Martin & Company’s Bureau & Statistical Reporting Unit
Martin & Company is excited to welcome Stephanie Schingle and Aliza McMillan to its Bureau & Statistical Reporting team.
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AIG names Flatt as global CUO
Business Insurance – Jan 9, 2025 American International Group Inc. Thursday named Christopher Flatt, previously head of AIG North America alternative channels, as global chief underwriting officer.
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Core Specialty to acquire London Aviation Underwriters in strategic deal
Jan 08, 2025 Insurance Insider– Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc has announced an agreement to acquire London Aviation Underwriters Inc (LAU) in a stock and cash transaction.
