Amwins Releases Q2/Q3 2021 State of the Market Report

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Amwins, a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced the release of their State of the Market report, providing the latest market intelligence spanning rate, capacity and coverage trends across numerous lines of business and industries. “The market continues to be dynamic,” said James Drinkwater, president of Amwins and Amwins Brokerage. “The… Continue reading Amwins Releases Q2/Q3 2021 State of the Market Report

Networked Insurance Agents Rebrands to AmWINS Access – Admitted Placement Services

AmWINS Group, Inc. (“AmWINS”), a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced the rebranding of subsidiary Networked Insurance Agents (“Networked”) to AmWINS Access – Admitted Placement Services, effective January 1, 2021. Networked joined AmWINS in 2017 as a leading insurance aggregator, cluster, and marketing network writing admitted business for more than 1,300… Continue reading Networked Insurance Agents Rebrands to AmWINS Access – Admitted Placement Services

AmWINS Group, Inc. to Acquire International Specialty Brokers Limited

AmWINS Group, Inc. (“AmWINS”), a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire International Specialty Brokers Limited (“ISBL”), a Bermuda-based P&C wholesale insurance/reinsurance broker. “We are excited to partner with Alan Waring, Alan Mooney and the entire ISBL team,” said Scott M. Purviance, Chief Executive… Continue reading AmWINS Group, Inc. to Acquire International Specialty Brokers Limited

CRC Group Acquires W. Brown & Associates Property & Casualty

CRC Group, a nationwide wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of W. Brown & Associates Property & Casualty, an Irvine, CA-based surplus lines broker and MGA. “Together, CRC Group and W. Brown will offer more to our agency customers. Across brokerage and binding, the combination brings outstanding… Continue reading CRC Group Acquires W. Brown & Associates Property & Casualty

CRC Group Acquires Specialty Risk Associates

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CRC Group, a nationwide wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Specialty Risk Associates, Inc., a Shreveport, LA based MGA and surplus lines broker. “We have long admired and respected the Specialty Risk Associates team. They are proven leaders in the binding, transportation, and personal lines segments… Continue reading CRC Group Acquires Specialty Risk Associates

AmWINS Appoints New Board Director

AmWINS Group, Inc. (“AmWINS”), a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced the appointment of Valerie G. Brown to its board of directors. “Valerie’s leadership and business acumen will complement the diverse talents of our existing board members,” said Scott Purviance, CEO of AmWINS. “She is a highly respected leader within the… Continue reading AmWINS Appoints New Board Director

Markel Announces Investment in Combined Lansing and Harvey Distribution Businesses

Markel International Launches Specialty Division

Markel Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Lansing Building Products. Simultaneously, Lansing entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the distribution business of Harvey Building Products. Both transactions are subject to customary closing conditions and are expected to close in the second quarter of 2020.… Continue reading Markel Announces Investment in Combined Lansing and Harvey Distribution Businesses

Markel’s Alan Kirshner to Retire As Executive Chairman; Steven Markel to Become Chairman of the Board

Markel International Launches Specialty Division

Markel Corporation announced today that Alan I. Kirshner, the company’s Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, informed the company that he will not stand for re-election at the company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held May 11, 2020. Kirshner will retire as a director and officer of the company at the… Continue reading Markel’s Alan Kirshner to Retire As Executive Chairman; Steven Markel to Become Chairman of the Board

AmWINS Group, Inc. to Acquire Specialty General Agent Stealth Partner Group

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AmWINS Group, Inc. (“AmWINS”), a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stealth Partner Group (“Stealth”), an Arizona-based, independent full-service general agent (GA) specializing in medical stop-loss insurance. In early 2020, Stealth will combine with Stop Loss Insurance Services (“SLIS”), an AmWINS Group… Continue reading AmWINS Group, Inc. to Acquire Specialty General Agent Stealth Partner Group