Analysis & Comment
Flow vs rate
Diverging P&C dynamics, but flow on both sides remains strong
Bulls still dominating…
The multispeed marketplace…
Still funding E&S opportunities…
Leaders bullish on E&S despite property slowdown
A partial reprieve or a non-issue?
No room for complacency…
The spectre of regulatory overreach...
A toe-in rather than a leap
M&A
Monarch E&S acquires TX-based Professional Insurance Executives
SPG’s Monarch E&S acquires Alabama-based wholesaler CSIB
Amwins acquires wholesale business Connected Risk Solutions from BRP Group
Amwins acquires wholesale business Connected Risk Solutions from BRP Group
Pat Ryan: Growing opportunity for M&A deals in 2024
Aon will continue to evaluate wholesale options after NFP deal
Burns & Wilcox to acquire wholesaler Environmental Underwriting Solutions from IOA
Acrisure acquires UK MGA Modus Underwriting
Ryan Specialty reveals $255mn price for Socius and highlights “robust” M&A pipeline
Brown & Brown’s Bridge acquires MGA New England Excess Exchange
Interview & Profile
RPS’s Doyle: Data and analytics, proprietary product and intellectual capital key to wholesale future
Everest Evolution looks to add talent and technology to address wholesale opportunity
Smiddy: Old Republic E&S to grow “at a pretty good clip” in next couple of years
Navigating casualty challenges and opportunities
Brown & Riding looks to outgrow rivals as producer ownership hits 60%
Aon maintains watching brief as it eyes options for E&S market access
Q&A with XS Brokers’ Adam Devine
Ironshore’s Dolan: Expert, sophisticated wholesale capabilities are the right E&S access point