Admitted insurers’ renewed interest in commercial accounts placed in the excess and surplus lines market is giving brokers more placement options. But a competitive quote leaves an important question unanswered: will the carrier still want the business at the next…
Allianz UK will provide capacity for digital broker Superscript's landlord and tradespeople insurance, under a new delegated authority agreement aimed at small businesses buying cover online. Customers will buy through a dual-branded journey. Superscript provides the digital broking experience, and…
Captive Insurance Times AM Best affirms ratings of Saudi Arabian Oil Company captive Stellar AM Best affirms the Financial Strength Rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘a+’ (Excellent) of Stellar Insurance, Ltd., the Bermuda-domiciled single-parent…
Comeryx, an AI-native managing general agent (MGA) focused on small business artisan contractors, has launched a technology platform designed to automate underwriting, quoting and policy issuance for risks that have traditionally been difficult for insurance brokers to place. The company…
Acquisition at a Glance • EC-Council has acquired Cyber Insurance Academy, the credentialing body for the cyber and AI insurance industries. • Cyber Insurance Academy will continue under its existing brand and leadership as an EC-Council Company. • The acquisition extends EC-Council's people,…
U.S. cyber insurance premium volume rebounded in 2025 after declining for the first time in 2024, while the number of policies in force rose sharply. Total U.S. direct written premiums increased 3.5% to approximately $9.46 billion, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Report on…
Published on October 21, 2026 Only 8% of surveyed insurance organizations using business process outsourcing (BPO) would renew their existing contracts without changes, according to a new study published by ISG and commissioned by mea Platform. Among 110 BPO users, 86% would renegotiate contracts to…
Commercial insurance rates fell globally for the ninth straight quarter during the third quarter of 2026. Marsh said the global marketplace saw strong financial results, favorable reinsurance terms, new market entrants, and expanded capacity from managing general agents. Buyers during the…
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Insurance agency mergers and acquisitions fell to their slowest pace in nearly eight years through the third quarter of 2026, as private equity-backed platforms pulled back from high-volume tuck-in buying and shifted focus toward integration and exits. Q3 alone produced 144 transactions, a…
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