Professional liability insurance

Anzen Specialty is Anzen's new AI enabled marketplace now available for brokers to transact executive liability insurance nationwide

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Anzen, the AI platform for underwriting and reducing the world's corporate risk, announced the launch of its Anzen Specialty Marketplace, delivering on the promise to serve as the premier one-stop solution for all things Executive Risk. 

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Anzen, the AI platform for underwriting and reducing the world's corporate risk, announced the launch of its Anzen Specialty Marketplace, delivering on the promise to serve as the premier one-stop solution for all things Executive Risk.
  • Anzen handles all forms of Executive Risk business, including D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime, as well as Cyber Risk, Tech E&O and Professional Liability.
  • The Anzen team, supported by its proprietary AI brokerage and underwriting platform, takes care of the rest.
  • "We want brokers and companies of all sizes to only think of Anzen when needing management liability, cyber, or professional liability products," says CEO Max Bruner.

ANV Introduces New Media and Entertainment Liability Coverage

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

ANV Global Services, a leading specialty risks Managing General Underwriter (MGU) and an AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. company, today introduced a new Media and Entertainment Liability Coverage in the United States.

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  • ANV Global Services, a leading specialty risks Managing General Underwriter (MGU) and an AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. company, today introduced a new Media and Entertainment Liability Coverage in the United States.
  • The new product will be led by Mary Schust, a media liability thought leader and senior executive who recently joined ANV.
  • “Digital media liability exposures have grown as a major concern for both traditional media and non-traditional businesses,” said James Pittinger, President of ANV.
  • “This program is the product of many years of E&O experience and best practices in our industry.”
    In addition to Media, Film and Entertainment liability, the new ANV product highlights Cyber coverage developed specifically for media companies, as well as Professional & Technology Services E&O that cover ancillary services performed by media entities.

AWOIP Launches Expanded Insurance Program for Animal Welfare Organization Tangram Insurance

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

The program is designed to address the unique needs of all types of animal welfare organizations, including everything from small local rescues to larger exotic animal sanctuaries.

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  • The program is designed to address the unique needs of all types of animal welfare organizations, including everything from small local rescues to larger exotic animal sanctuaries.
  • Rekha Skantharaja, President and CEO of Tangram noted the key advantages of the program, "Our specialty program provides differentiated coverage for animal rescue, shelter, and sanctuary organizations that serve and protect animals.
  • Liberty Mutual's Tracey Sharis, President of Global Risk Solutions North American Programs, praised the program for addressing a key risk management challenge faced by animal welfare organizations across the country.
  • "The program effectively solves a growing challenge faced by animal welfare organizations trying to piece together multiple lines of business to cover critical loss exposures.

Bowhead Specialty Underwriters, Inc. Implements Guidewire InsuranceNow to Accelerate Product Development and Growth

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Bowhead Specialty (Bowhead), a specialty lines underwriter, and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that Bowhead implemented Guidewire InsuranceNow to accelerate the pace of launching new products and time-to-market.

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  • Bowhead Specialty (Bowhead), a specialty lines underwriter, and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that Bowhead implemented Guidewire InsuranceNow to accelerate the pace of launching new products and time-to-market.
  • The company implemented InsuranceNow to its Casualty line of business nationwide and has begun implementing the system to its Professional Liability and Healthcare lines.
  • We congratulate them on their successful InsuranceNow implementation and look forward to supporting their future growth,” said Guidewire Vice President of Insurance Delivery Richard Henderson.
  • “We are delighted that InsuranceNow is providing the core platform enabling Bowhead to innovate and modernize its specialty lines.”

ProFinity Insurance Services Appoints New Senior Underwriter

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ProFinity Insurance Services, a specialty MGA focused on professional liability solutions for a variety of niche industries, today announced the appointment of Lionel Béjean as Senior Underwriter for their growing Contractors E&O, A&E and Manufacturers E&O book.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ProFinity Insurance Services, a specialty MGA focused on professional liability solutions for a variety of niche industries, today announced the appointment of Lionel Béjean as Senior Underwriter for their growing Contractors E&O, A&E and Manufacturers E&O book.
  • In his new role, Lionel will manage and develop relationships with brokers nationwide to grow the current book of business, underwrite Design/Construction and Manufacturing risks and mentor and train younger underwriters as they navigate and grow their careers in the industry.
  • "We are delighted to bring Lionel on board," said Ravi Uthayashanker, founder and principal underwriter at ProFinity Insurance Services.
  • Lionel has been working in Professional Liability insurance for over 25 years both as an underwriter and a broker.

Ivans Distribution Platform Expands to Support Cyber and More for Commercial Lines of Business

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Milwaukee, WI, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivans® today announced the expansion of commercial lines supported on Ivans Distribution Platform™ to rate, quote, and bind commercial policies.

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  • Milwaukee, WI, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivans® today announced the expansion of commercial lines supported on Ivans Distribution Platform™ to rate, quote, and bind commercial policies.
  • Along with Business Owner's Policy, General Liability and Workers' Compensation already live on the platform, Ivans Distribution Platform now also supports Cyber, D&O, E&O, Umbrella, Inland Marine, Professional Liability, Commercial Package, Commercial Property and Commercial Auto.
  • Ivans Distribution Platform improves the commercial lines policy lifecycle and connects to Ivans’ open platform of commercial markets to provide customers automated appetite communication and digitized submissions and quoting directly to insurers and MGAs’ systems.
  • The expanded solution paired with our Ivans Distribution Partners provides agents with streamlined, digital submission workflows to increase win rates and efficiencies around commercial lines business.

Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency Hires Stephanie McNamara, AAI, AIS

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

NORWOOD, Mass., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1949, Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency is a national leader in providing Professional Liability Insurance coverage, announces the new hire of Stephanie McNamara, AAI, AIS as Vice President of National Marketing and Sales.

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  • NORWOOD, Mass., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1949, Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency is a national leader in providing Professional Liability Insurance coverage, announces the new hire of Stephanie McNamara, AAI, AIS as Vice President of National Marketing and Sales.
  • "Stephanie brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry to the Landy team.
  • We are thrilled to have her on board," said Betsy Magnuson, President at Landy Insurance Agency.
  • Landy offers a wide range of products and services designed to meet the insurance and risk management needs of various industries.

Gordon & Rees Adds Team of 30 on East Coast, Continuing Its Aggressive National Growth

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

“These outstanding lawyers are the perfect complement to Gordon & Rees' national capabilities in these areas," said Ron Giller , managing partner of the firm’s New Jersey office.

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  • “These outstanding lawyers are the perfect complement to Gordon & Rees' national capabilities in these areas," said Ron Giller , managing partner of the firm’s New Jersey office.
  • The internal support and leadership at Gordon & Rees is unmatched and we are excited to be part of the team,” said John Hopwood.
  • You can expect that same diligent approach on a national scale under the leadership of Gordon & Rees and their 50 state platform.
  • Founded in 1974, Gordon & Rees is recognized among the fastest growing and largest law firms in the country.

Berkley Financial Specialists Introduces AdviserGuard™ for Registered Investment Advisers

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Berkley Financial Specialists , a Berkley Company, announced today that it is broadening its current industry offerings with the introduction of AdviserGuard™ for Registered Investment Advisers, a management liability product specifically designed for Investment advisers.

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  • Berkley Financial Specialists , a Berkley Company, announced today that it is broadening its current industry offerings with the introduction of AdviserGuard™ for Registered Investment Advisers, a management liability product specifically designed for Investment advisers.
  • “We are excited to expand our management liability product portfolio with the addition of AdviserGuard for Registered Investment Advisers Policy,” said Mike Connor, president of Berkley Financial Specialists.
  • Berkley Financial Specialists is also pleased to announce that leading this effort is Edward Mongon, Assistant Vice President, FI UW Specialists, Asset Management Product Leader.
  • Berkley Financial Specialists is dedicated to providing customized, comprehensive insurance solutions and Outstanding Personalized Service (OPS) to Financial Institutions.

Eight Keller/Anderle Lawyers named to Super Lawyers - SoCal

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Jennifer Keller has been ranked either #1 or #2 attorney in Southern California by Super Lawyers for five consecutive years, from 2019 to 2023.

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  • Jennifer Keller has been ranked either #1 or #2 attorney in Southern California by Super Lawyers for five consecutive years, from 2019 to 2023.
  • Kay Anderle , managing partner, has been named to Business Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense.
  • Chase Scolnick , partner, named to Civil Litigation-Defense and White Collar Criminal Defense, specializes in complex civil and criminal litigation.
  • Anand Sambhwani , named for Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, and Securities Litigation, has a Commercial Litigation background with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.