General Casualty Insurance

Wilson Elser Enhances Complex Tort & General Casualty, Construction and Transportation Practices with Four Lateral Partners in New York

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser announced today that lateral partners have recently joined the firm's Complex Tort & General Casualty, Construction and Transportation practices in the New York office.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser announced today that lateral partners have recently joined the firm's Complex Tort & General Casualty, Construction and Transportation practices in the New York office.
  • They will be members of Wilson Elser's Construction and Transportation practices.
  • Thomas Vu, an experienced litigator specializing in New York Labor Law defense and general liability defense, joined Wilson Elser last month in the firm's Complex Tort & General Casualty and Construction practices.
  • "We are thrilled to have Tom Vu join Wilson Elser," said Stuart Miller, co-chair of the firm's Transportation Practice.

Spinnaker Names Charles Valinotti Chief Program and Underwriting Officer

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Spinnaker Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hippo Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HIPO), today named Charles Valinotti as Spinnaker’s Chief Program and Underwriting Officer.

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  • Spinnaker Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hippo Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HIPO), today named Charles Valinotti as Spinnaker’s Chief Program and Underwriting Officer.
  • Valinotti joins Spinnaker to lead the company’s team of program underwriters, who are responsible for managing the carrier’s diverse portfolio of third-party programs.
  • Valinotti brings 30 years of experience, working across a variety of insurance products and roles that helped form a deep understanding of underwriting and program management.
  • “We are excited to tap into Charles’ incredible wealth of underwriting knowledge and program management experience,” said Spinnaker CEO Torben Ostergaard.

Wilson Elser Announces 28 New Partners

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser today announced the promotion to partner of 28 attorneys, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser today announced the promotion to partner of 28 attorneys, effective January 1, 2023.
  • "As part of Wilson Elser's rich history of fostering talent and supporting career growth, I am honored to welcome 28 new partners who have been elevated as the 2023 Class," said Wilson Elser Chair Daniel McMahon.
  • Wilson Elser's 2023 Class of new partners represents a diverse cross-section of growing practice areas, including Complex Tort & General Casualty, Medical Malpractice & Health Care, Commercial Litigation, Professional Liability & Services, Employment & Labor, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, and Taxation.
  • They work in New York, New Jersey, California, Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Michigan and Arizona.

RBS Training Regulation Effect on Liquor Liability in California

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 31, 2022, the extension of the grace period for the new Responsible Beverage Service Training (RBST) to be completed in California ended. The foundations of the RBST training require all staff members who sell and serve alcohol to be certified by the state. A recent California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) press release reports show that 25% of servers have successfully registered through the Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) portal, completed the training through a state-approved provider (such as Serving Alcohol), and subsequently passed the state exam. With an estimated 75% of servers still not certified, businesses are asking what the risks of non-compliance are. It's not just you wondering as our staff is fielding questions on this subject daily. Ultimately, if your business is not in compliance, we believe this may create liability, insurance, and financial risks, so the following is our synopsis.

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  • As of now, anyone who meets the definition of an alcohol server or alcohol manager must attend training through a state-approved provider.
  • Under civil liability in California, a server may be held liable for damages and injuries related to an intoxicated person.
  • Under administrative liability, staff lacking proper training could be interpreted as endangering the public welfare and morals by state authorities.
  • For example, an underwriter may increase liability coverage simply because a business creates undue risk when staff has not received mandatory training.

OdysseyRe Appoints Industry Veteran Michael Finnegan as Head of U.S. General Casualty

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) today announced that Michael Finnegan has rejoined the Company as senior vice president and head of U.S. General Casualty treaty, succeeding Steve Van de Graaf, who is retiring after 27 years of service.

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  • Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) today announced that Michael Finnegan has rejoined the Company as senior vice president and head of U.S. General Casualty treaty, succeeding Steve Van de Graaf, who is retiring after 27 years of service.
  • Mr. Finnegan had previously served as a vice president in OdysseyRes Casualty underwriting team from 2002 through 2007, and has more than 30 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry.
  • Mr. Quinn added, We are pleased to welcome Michael back to the OdysseyRe family.
  • OdysseyRe has a great team with an established portfolio, and I look forward to helping the casualty team reach even greater heights.

Kinsale Capital Group Promotes Stuart P. Winston to Senior Vice President, Underwriting

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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Stuart P. Winston was named Senior Vice President, Underwriting, and will lead Kinsales Casualty area, which includes the Construction, Excess Casualty, General Casualty, and Small Business underwriting divisions.

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  • Stuart P. Winston was named Senior Vice President, Underwriting, and will lead Kinsales Casualty area, which includes the Construction, Excess Casualty, General Casualty, and Small Business underwriting divisions.
  • Mr. Winston joined Kinsale in 2010 and served in roles of increasing responsibility before being promoted to Vice President, Underwriting in 2020.
  • Prior to joining Kinsale, Mr. Winston held various underwriting positions at James River Insurance Company.
  • Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance group headquartered inRichmond, Virginia, focusing on the excess and surplus lines market.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Promotes Two Casualty Leaders in the UK

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Caroline Alder-Smurthwaite to Head of Casualty and James Emson to the role of Head of Technical Casualty in the UK.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Caroline Alder-Smurthwaite to Head of Casualty and James Emson to the role of Head of Technical Casualty in the UK.
  • Caroline, who has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience, joined BHSI last year as Head of General Casualty.
  • He was previously promoted to Casualty Manager, Technical Casualty, in the UK before ascending to his current role of Head of Technical Casualty.
  • In Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) trades under Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL).

Richmond National Group, Inc. Launches New U.S. Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richmond National Group, Inc. (Richmond National) today announced the formation of Richmond National Insurance Company (RNIC), a specialty excess and surplus lines insurance company.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richmond National Group, Inc. (Richmond National) today announced the formation of Richmond National Insurance Company (RNIC), a specialty excess and surplus lines insurance company.
  • It is a unique time for starting a new excess and surplus lines insurance company, and Richmond, given its deep pool of entrepreneurial insurance talent, was the natural place to locate our company, said Kavanagh.
  • Richmond National Group, Inc. is the holding company for Richmond National Insurance Company, a specialty excess and surplus lines insurance company serving select wholesale brokers across the country.
  • Richmond National Insurance Company is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

QBE's Kris Hill Honored as Insurance Business America's Elite Women

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --QBE North America is thrilled to share that Kris Hill, President of its Alternative Markets business, has been named one of Insurance Business America's 2021 Elite Women.

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  • NEW YORK, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --QBE North America is thrilled to share that Kris Hill, President of its Alternative Markets business, has been named one of Insurance Business America's 2021 Elite Women.
  • While we're not surprised, we are excited by the recognition from Insurance Business America."
  • Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported Gross Written Premiums in 2020 of $4.775 billion.
  • The North America division, headquartered in New York, conducts business through its property and casualty insurance subsidiaries.