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Warner Pacific Completes Acquisition of BeneUSA

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Warner Pacific, the most trusted General Agency for brokers across California, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and Florida, today announced that it has expanded into Minnesota by successfully completing its acquisition of BeneUSA LLC (“BeneUSA”), an Excelsior-based employee benefits General Agency specializing in ancillary group insurance products and services that cater to insurance brokers, agents, and their organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Warner Pacific, the most trusted General Agency for brokers across California, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and Florida, today announced that it has expanded into Minnesota by successfully completing its acquisition of BeneUSA LLC (“BeneUSA”), an Excelsior-based employee benefits General Agency specializing in ancillary group insurance products and services that cater to insurance brokers, agents, and their organizations.
  • Warner Pacific, founded in 1982, provides insurance brokers and agents with strategic sales support and consultation, innovative technology, and back-office support.
  • “Our partnership with BeneUSA comes at a perfect time as we pursue strategic opportunities and expand our geographic coverage,” said Brent Hitchings, Senior Vice President of Specialty Programs at Warner Pacific.
  • “Our commitment to industry-leading service for brokers and carriers remains the same, and we look forward to working with the Warner Pacific team to expand their ancillary group insurance offerings.”
    “BeneUSA’s values, culture, and commitment to superior service make them a natural fit for the Warner Pacific family,” said John Nelson, Co-CEO of Warner Pacific.

NIP Group's TreePro Insurance Increases Excess Capacity to $25 Million, Adds Essential Wildfire Liability Protection for Utility Arborists

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Navigating the complexities of one of the highest-hazard industries, NIP Group is once again setting standards for the tree service industry. Recognizing the emerging risks faced by utility arborists, the company proudly announces a major enhancement to its TreePro® insurance program by increasing excess capacity to $25 million and introducing specialized wildfire liability protection.

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  • Recognizing the emerging risks faced by utility arborists, the company proudly announces a major enhancement to its TreePro® insurance program by increasing excess capacity to $25 million and introducing specialized wildfire liability protection.
  • Recognizing the emerging risks faced by utility arborists, the company proudly announces a major enhancement to its TreePro® insurance program by increasing excess capacity to $25 million and introducing specialized wildfire liability protection.
  • NIP Group's TreePro stands out as that very partner, offering a complete insurance program that tightly integrates underwriting capacity from three insurance giants with its industry expertise.
  • Tim Greifenkamp, TreePro Program Manager at NIP Group, highlighted, "The emerging risks utility arborists face today demand specialized solutions.

CTV Orders New Daytime Series, THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG, Premiering Fall 2023

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Hosted by multiple Canadian Screen Award-winning host and author Mary Berg , THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG is set to tape before a live studio audience weekday mornings on CTV from Bell Media's iconic 299 Queen St. West location in Toronto.

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  • Hosted by multiple Canadian Screen Award-winning host and author Mary Berg , THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG is set to tape before a live studio audience weekday mornings on CTV from Bell Media's iconic 299 Queen St. West location in Toronto.
  • "We are delighted to welcome the talented and always entertaining Mary Berg to the daytime lineup on CTV," said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media.
  • "Mary's effortless approach resonates both with viewers, and our clients, and we look forward to collaborating with her to bring more of the "good stuff" to CTV each day."
  • A daily hour of fun, food, and laughs, THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG features lifestyle trends, home hacks, audience games, and inspiring stories – all from top experts.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Skyward Specialty Unveils Leadership Changes in Captives and Programs Divisions

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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About Skyward SpecialtySkyward Specialty (NASDAQ: SKWD) is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial property and casualty products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis. The Company operates through eight underwriting divisions -- Accident & Health, Captives, Global Property, Industry Solutions, Professional Lines, Programs, Surety and Transactional E&S.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc.™ (NASDAQ: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company"), a leader in the specialty property and casualty market, has announced leadership changes as the Company takes action to further invest in its Captives and Programs divisions.
  • Ryan Burke will lead the Programs division following his promotion to Vice President, Specialty Programs.
  • Burke joined the Company in 2021 as underwriting manager and has made significant contributions to the development of the Company's Programs business.
  • Prior to joining Skyward Specialty, he held various underwriting and leadership positions at Swiss Re, Travelers and RT Specialty.

Amwins Launches Amwins Accident & Health Underwriters

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amwins , a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced the launch of Amwins Accident & Health Underwriters, a newly formed operating company acting as the underwriting arm of Amwins' Group Benefits division and representing the integration of Beacon Risk Strategies, Strategic Underwriting Solutions (SUS) and Amwins Group Benefits Specialty Programs.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amwins , a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced the launch of Amwins Accident & Health Underwriters, a newly formed operating company acting as the underwriting arm of Amwins' Group Benefits division and representing the integration of Beacon Risk Strategies, Strategic Underwriting Solutions (SUS) and Amwins Group Benefits Specialty Programs.
  • Amwins Accident & Health Underwriters will continue offering expertise in stop-loss underwriting, risk-management consulting, specialty programs management and cost-containment solutions, with the combined entity now covering the full spectrum of stop-loss underwriting for groups of all sizes, including traditional and level-funded stop loss.
  • "This consolidation maximizes the value Beacon, SUS, and our Specialty Programs team can bring to the market," said Wright Dickinson, president of large group underwriting at Amwins Accident & Health Underwriters.
  • It's a way of making our overall MGU strategy more cohesive and stronger with our carrier partners," added Vicki Schmelzer, president of small group underwriting at Amwins Accident & Health Underwriters.

NIP Group and California Asphalt Pavement Association Collaborate to Offer Members Exclusive Business Insurance Program

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NIP Group, a specialized business insurance and risk management intermediary, today announced the launch of AsphaltPro ® in collaboration with the California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA).

Key Points: 
  • WOODBRIDGE, N.J., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NIP Group, a specialized business insurance and risk management intermediary, today announced the launch of AsphaltPro ® in collaboration with the California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA).
  • In California, asphalt covers about 95% of paved surfaces in the state and has become the pavement of choice for public and private owners.
  • "We couldn't be more thrilled to collaborate with such a respected association and bring this specialized insurance program to their members," said Tom Doherty, SVP of Specialty Programs for NIP Group.
  • "Like CalAPA, NIP Group understands the unique challenges faced by asphalt paving companies and what it takes to succeed.

CTV's Original Competition Series CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF Premieres with Special Two-Night Event Beginning December 15

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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During three regional qualifying rounds, eight bakers in each of the host cities Vancouver, Toronto, and Halifax present their creations to the judges.

Key Points: 
  • During three regional qualifying rounds, eight bakers in each of the host cities Vancouver, Toronto, and Halifax present their creations to the judges.
  • Four cake makers from each qualifier then move forward to compete in the CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF kitchen in a festive cake challenge.
  • CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF is developed and produced by Boat Rocker's Proper Television, in association with Bell Media.
  • CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF is distributed globally by Boat Rocker.

AmTrust Acquires DUAL North America's Middle Market Management Liability Practice

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the middle market management liability business of DUAL North America, which includes its underwriting team and renewal rights to the portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the middle market management liability business of DUAL North America, which includes its underwriting team and renewal rights to the portfolio.
  • "This acquisition represents an excellent, complementary addition to an already strong business at AmTrust," said Jim Seymour, Senior Vice President, AmTrust EXEC.
  • The addition of this middle market team and portfolio is a definite enhancement to AmTrust's presence in the private management liability space."
  • DUAL North America Management Liability is a nationwide admitted program for both for-profit and not-for-profit entities.

EPIC Insurance Continues Expansion, Invests in Jersey City Office: New Location Has Panoramic Views, Trendy Style, Diverse Neighbors

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EPIC Insurance, one of the nation's largest retail commercial, diversified risk and benefits insurance brokerage has opened a new office in Jersey City to meet the needs of its expanding specialty client base in the Greater New York Metropolitan area and to accommodate the company's accelerated growth and resource expansion plans. The 14,000-sq. ft. office is located at 499 Washington Blvd, 8th Floor, Suite 810, Jersey City, NJ 07310. The office is close to downtown Manhattan and offers panoramic views of the Hudson River and New York City. The newest EPIC location boasts diversity and new development with a similar style, layout and feel as EPIC's Atlanta Palisades office.

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  • ft. office is located at 499 Washington Blvd, 8th Floor, Suite 810, Jersey City, NJ 07310.
  • The office is close to downtown Manhattan and offers panoramic views of the Hudson River and New York City.
  • The newest EPIC location boasts diversity and new development with a similar style, layout and feel as EPIC's Atlanta Palisades office.
  • The office is close to downtown Manhattan and offers panoramic views of the Hudson River and New York City.