James River's Uber run-off “proceeding well” as additional claims closeThe run-off of James River’s cancelled book of Uber insurance policies is “proceeding well” with the carrier closing further claims from the account during the second quarter, according to the company’s chairman and CEO.
Palomar unveils platform to broaden offering into booming E&S marketSpecialty insurer Palomar Holdings is making a move into the rapidly expanding E&S market with the launch of Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company (PESIC) to begin writing business during the second half of this year.
Transverse gets A- rating for E&S platformProgram fronting start-up Transverse Insurance Group (TIG) has secured an A- AM Best financial strength rating for its recently acquired E&S platform.
Former Napslo president Brooks dies of coronavirusKevin Brooks, who led Berkshire Hathaway’s E&S insurer General Star until 2001, died on 3 April of complications due to coronavirus.
Ryan to take reins at Navigators Wholesale after Saunders departureJeff Saunders is retiring as head of Navigators’ dedicated wholesale operation at the end of the year with Tim Ryan set to take over in the position at The Hartford-owned carrier, The Insurer can reveal.