U.S. Risk, a national specialty lines underwriting manager and wholesale broker, and Safehold Special Risk, a leading national program administrator, have officially combined business operations under a new unified brand — Innovation Growth Partners Specialty, LLC (IGP Specialty).

A New Chapter for the Specialty Insurance Market

The launch of IGP Specialty represents a significant milestone in the specialty insurance industry, uniting two established organizations under one brand. The new name reflects the company’s mission to drive innovation, empower growth and strengthen partnerships across the specialty insurance ecosystem. With a combined legacy of more than 40 years, IGP Specialty brings together a robust portfolio of over 30 specialty programs along with national wholesale and contract binding capabilities. The company aims to deliver enhanced value to agents, carriers and clients through innovative solutions, tailored programs and extensive industry expertise.

Brand Pillars and Tagline

The name Innovation Growth Partners embodies the organization’s core values:

• Innovation – Providing access to a wide range of cutting-edge programs, exclusive coverages and creative solutions that evolve with market needs – backed by decades of specialized expertise.
• Growth – Supporting agents and their clients in expanding their businesses through smarter risk solutions that help reinvest savings back into their operations.
• Partners – Fostering trusted, long-term relationships with carriers, clients, and agents through collaboration and shared success.

The company’s tagline, “Specialty Insurance Elevated,” underscores its commitment to raising industry standards through innovation, service, and partnership.

Leadership Perspectives

“For us, this rebrand is far more than a name change – it’s a strategic evolution that centers on innovation, growth and our partners,” said John Paulk III, president of programs for IGP Specialty. “By harnessing the collective power of our teams, programs and market relationships, we’re delivering even more creative and tailored solutions for our partners across the country.” Alex Furlong, president of wholesale and MGA for IGP Specialty, added: “By uniting under IGP Specialty, we’re giving agents a single, powerful platform to access specialty markets and expertise. Our wholesale and contract binding capabilities enable flexible and creative placement strategies for complex and hard-to-place risks.” Paulk added, “Our partners are at the heart of everything we do. By combining our specialized expertise and deep market relationships under IGP Specialty, we’re empowering agents and carriers to grow faster, serve clients better, and navigate complex risks with confidence.”

Unified Structure and Offerings

IGP Specialty integrates two major business divisions:

• Specialty Programs Division – Offering more than 30 niche programs serving industries such as staffing, community associations, marinas, sports and entertainment, and more.
• Wholesale and Contract Binding Division – Providing creative placement options for non-admitted and complex risks nationwide.

About IGP Specialty As one of the largest specialty insurance providers in the United States, Innovation Growth Partners Specialty (IGP Specialty) manages more than $1.6 billion in premium across its programs, wholesale and MGA divisions. The company operates with over 650 professionals in 17 states and has more than four decades of experience in the specialty insurance market. IGP Specialty is part of the USI Insurance Services family of companies, one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms globally. For more information, visit igpspecialty.com or follow IGP Specialty on LinkedIn. Stay informed and ahead of the curve — explore more industry insights and program opportunities at ProgramBusiness.com.

Safehold Special Risk, a division of Innovation Growth Partners Specialty, LLC, has announced the launch of its new Specialized Equipment Coverage Program, expanding tailored insurance solutions for contractors operating in agriculture, construction, and forestry.

Developed in partnership with Concert Specialty Insurance Company®, a member of the hybrid fronting carrier Concert Group®, the program is designed to address the unique risk exposures associated with owning or leasing specialized equipment in these sectors. With underwriting flexibility and coverage designed for both single units and large fleets, the program offers a competitive, customized insurance option for today’s equipment-intensive operations.

“We’re delighted to partner with Safehold in support of this highly specialized program,” said Joe Alberti, Chief Underwriting Officer of Concert Group. “As we continue to build a diversified book of business, we look for opportunities to provide innovative solutions to niche sectors of the market. This program is nicely aligned with that objective.”

Industry-Specific Expertise Built In

With over 30 years of experience supporting equipment-heavy industries, Safehold’s team brings deep industry knowledge and underwriting precision to the table. The program offers:

• Standalone or bundled coverage options
• Blanket coverage for larger schedules
• Access to admitted paper rated A- (Excellent) by AM Best
• In-house underwriters with specialized equipment risk expertise

“Whether it’s a single tractor or a multimillion-dollar equipment schedule, our goal is to provide the right coverage at the right price,” said John Paulk III, President of Programs for Safehold. “By partnering with Concert and leveraging our decades of experience, we’ve created a best-in-class insurance solution for contractors.”

Availability and Contact Information

The Safehold Specialized Equipment Coverage Program is available across most U.S. states, with current exclusions including Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Wisconsin.

For more information, email equipment@safehold.com or call 1-800-842-8917. You can also click here to learn more.

About Safehold Special Risk Safehold Special Risk, a division of Innovation Growth Partners Specialty, LLC, is a national program administrator providing access to customized insurance solutions for a wide range of niche businesses and industries throughout the United States. Safehold acts as a managing general underwriter with delegated carrier underwriting authority, placing coverage with admitted and non-admitted carriers rated A- or higher. With more than 20 industry-specific programs, our tailored solutions help protect critical business assets, such as people, property, and reputation. For more information, please visit www.safehold.com.

About Concert Group^® Concert Group is a privately owned insurance holding company, which, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Concert Insurance Company^® and Concert Specialty Insurance Company^®, offers insurance fronting and related services in the United States. For more information, please visit www.concertgroup.com. Stay informed and ahead of the curve — explore more industry insights and program opportunities at ProgramBusiness.com.