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NIP Group and AXA XL Announce New Green Endorsements for its Contractors and Growers specialized insurance programs

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NIP Group, a specialized business insurance and risk management intermediary, and AXA XL's North America (NA) Programs today announced two new green endorsements available as part of their specialized insurance programs for contractors and growers.

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  • WOODBRIDGE, N.J., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NIP Group, a specialized business insurance and risk management intermediary, and AXA XL's North America (NA) Programs today announced two new green endorsements available as part of their specialized insurance programs for contractors and growers.
  • "We highly value our partnership with AXA XL and are thrilled to announce this initiative.
  • Helping our customers transition to a safer and cleaner environment is a priority for both companies," explained Thomas Doherty, SVP of Specialty Programs for NIP Group.
  • Scott Young, Vice President/NA Programs with AXA XL, added, "The NA Programs Team is actively working to achieve AXA XL's climate goals.

Ledgebrook names Adrian Copland COO

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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BOSTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ledgebrook, a tech-enabled E&S MGA, has announced that Adrian Copland is joining the company as its COO. Copland previously served as COO at insurtech Fairmatic and brings decades of experience at Catlin/XL Catlin/Axa XL in both operational and innovation roles.

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  • BOSTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ledgebrook, a tech-enabled E&S MGA, has announced that Adrian Copland is joining the company as its COO.
  • Copland previously served as COO at insurtech Fairmatic and brings decades of experience at Catlin/XL Catlin/Axa XL in both operational and innovation roles.
  • "I'm overjoyed to welcome Adrian to Team Ledgebrook," said Founder & CEO Gage Caligaris.
  • I am truly excited to join a team with such deep insurance expertise coupled with a first class tech delivery capability," said Copland.

AXA XL continues U.S. Middle Market insurance team build out adding Matthew Duke as new head of pricing

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance in the Americas continued the build out of its U.S. Mid-Market team with the addition of Matthew Duke as Head of Pricing, U.S. Middle Market Analytics.

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  • NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance in the Americas continued the build out of its U.S. Mid-Market team with the addition of Matthew Duke as Head of Pricing, U.S. Middle Market Analytics.
  • In his new role with us, Matt is tasked with developing our US Middle Market pricing strategy and infrastructure."
  • Mr. Duke joins AXA XL from Xceedance, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary, Head of Global Actuarial Services.
  • Prior to his most recent position, he served as Head of Pricing and Growth Analytics and interim Head of Risk for Blackboard Insurance.

Molly Hunter joins AXA XL as West Zone Client Relationship Leader

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance welcomes Molly Hunter as the newest member of its Client Relationship Management team in the Americas.

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance welcomes Molly Hunter as the newest member of its Client Relationship Management team in the Americas.
  • Ms. Hunter joins as Client Relationship Leader for the West Zone, assuming the role previously held by Steve Sanford, who is retiring.
  • Mike Soper, Head of AXA XL's West Zone, commented: "We are excited with the addition of Molly to the West Zone and fortunate to have such a talented and experienced new team member contributing to our continued growth in the West."
  • Ms. Hunter joins AXA XL from Everest Insurance where she served as Vice President of Sales and Distribution.

REID COLLINS & TSAI LLP RECOVERS $175 MILLION SETTLEMENT FROM FORMER INSYS DIRECTORS IN OPIOID-RELATED LAWSUIT

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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National trial firm Reid Collins & Tsai LLP represents Insys Liquidation Trust in lawsuit against former directors of Insys Therapeutics, a public company which played a key role in the national opioid crisis.

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  • National trial firm Reid Collins & Tsai LLP represents Insys Liquidation Trust in lawsuit against former directors of Insys Therapeutics, a public company which played a key role in the national opioid crisis.
  • Settlement terms include $175 million judgment against the former directors, partial payment from their personal assets, and assignment of their claims to recover the balance from insurance companies.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, national trial firm Reid Collins & Tsai LLP ("Reid Collins") representing the Insys Liquidation Trust (the "Trust") announced a $175 million settlement agreement with certain former directors of Insys Therapeutics, Inc. ("Insys"), partially resolving civil litigation arising from its bankruptcy case.
  • Insys, a former public company, marketed and sold a highly addictive and inherently dangerous fentanyl spray to millions of people.

Skyward Specialty Appoints Global Agriculture Expert James Tran to Spearhead Entry Into Market

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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HOUSTON, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.™ (Nasdaq: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company"), a leader in the specialty property and casualty market, announced today it has entered the global agriculture market.

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  • HOUSTON, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.™ (Nasdaq: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company"), a leader in the specialty property and casualty market, announced today it has entered the global agriculture market.
  • The Company appointed James Tran, a seasoned global agriculture underwriting leader, as Senior Vice President, Global Agriculture, to spearhead its entry into this market.
  • Global Agriculture.
  • Skyward Specialty's global agriculture unit will initially offer secondary and reinsurance solutions for food and fiber crops, timber, livestock, bloodstock, aquaculture, and other renewable resources.

AXA XL announces Inland Marine and Liabilities promotions in the Americas

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY , March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL's Americas Marine insurance business has promoted four on its Americas Marine insurance team including Brett Musser to Head of Marine Liabilities for the Americas; Ken Mueller to Head of Inland Marine , Shawn Langenegger to Inland Marine Central Zone  Leader and Allison Jolls to Product Lead - Marine Liabilities.

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  • NEW YORK, NY , March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL's Americas Marine insurance business has promoted four on its Americas Marine insurance team including Brett Musser to Head of Marine Liabilities for the Americas; Ken Mueller to Head of Inland Marine , Shawn Langenegger to Inland Marine Central Zone  Leader and Allison Jolls to Product Lead - Marine Liabilities.
  • In his new role, he assumes responsibility for AXA XL's Marine Liabilities insurance businesses throughout the Americas, focused on developing tailored liability insurance solutions for specialized marine businesses.
  • Previously Inland Marine manager for South Central, Mr. Langenegger expands his role for all of Central US Zone for Inland Marine.
  • AXA XL's Marine insurance offerings include Inland Marine, Ocean Cargo, Blue and Brown Water Hull, P&I, as well as Excess and Primary Marine Liabilities.

AXA XL Insurance adds Private Equity underwriting expertise ahead of targeted U.S. Mid-Market launch

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance welcomes John Liantonio as Head of Mid-Market Private Equity, ahead of the targeted launch of its U.S. Mid-Market insurance business.

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  • NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance welcomes John Liantonio as Head of Mid-Market Private Equity, ahead of the targeted launch of its U.S. Mid-Market insurance business.
  • Based in New York, and reporting to AXA XL's Head of U.S. Mid-Market Matt Waters, Mr. Liantonio will build the underwriting unit providing multi-line property/casualty insurance for mid-sized portfolio companies managed by Private Equity firms.
  • Mr. Liantonio joins AXA XL from CNA where he headed Commercial Private Equity underwriting for the East region.
  • AXA XL's Mid-Market team is actively building out AXA XL's target mid-market client offering in the U.S., leveraging its strength in underwriting, data, claims handling and global capabilities.

IICF Media Roundtable Gathers Insurance Leaders for Discussions on Charitable Giving, Impact of Global Initiatives

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, hosted the 2023 IICF Media Roundtable today, gathering leaders from twenty-four leading insurance organizations for a series of presentations focused on the state of charitable giving in the insurance industry and major philanthropic and DEI initiatives. During the 2023 Media Roundtable, IICF also released the 2022 IICF Philanthropic Showcase, an annual retrospective of global charitable contributions, volunteer projects and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives of IICF Key Partner and Founding Life Division Companies.

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  • During the 2023 Media Roundtable, IICF also released the 2022 IICF Philanthropic Showcase , an annual retrospective of global charitable contributions, volunteer projects and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives of IICF Key Partner and Founding Life Division Companies.
  • Additionally, they shared insight related to how industry collaboration through IICF enables an even greater charitable impact.
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    IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference: IICF will host the IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference, June 13-15, in New York City.
  • Registration is open at: https://inclusion.iicf.org
    IICF Philanthropic Index: IICF is introducing this new global industry report to highlight the industry's charitable and volunteer contributions in our communities.

AXA XL continues build out of US Mid-Market insurance team

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance continues to build out its U.S. Mid-Market business with the recent addition of Bennett Turner as Head of Strategy and Operations and Christopher Fallon, Head of Analytics.

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance continues to build out its U.S. Mid-Market business with the recent addition of Bennett Turner as Head of Strategy and Operations and Christopher Fallon, Head of Analytics.
  • Waters said: "I'm excited to have top industry talent like Bennett and Chris join me in building AXA XL's U.S. Mid-Market business.
  • Mr. Turner joins AXA XL from Liberty Mutual where he most recently led its Equipment Breakdown business including direct insurance and reinsurance for commercial businesses and homeowners.
  • Mr. Fallon brings to the team nearly 20 years of extensive experience in the Property & Casualty Insurance and Financial Services industries.