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.
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