(May 13, 2025, By Josh Recamara) Launch Underwriters has named Dennis Sparks as its new chief executive officer, effective May 5, 2025.

February 17, 2025 - This rebrand unifies DUAL’s North American subsidiaries under a single brand, highlighting growth, expanded offerings, and a bold vision for the future.

May 5th, 2025 - Martin & Company, a leading provider of insurance technology solutions and consulting services for insurance carriers and MGAs, has hired Alan Eife as its Executive Vice President.

(APRIL 24, 2025 | CHICAGO, IL) Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) (“Ryan Specialty”), a leading international specialty insurance firm, is pleased to announce effective June 30, 2025 the appointment of Chris Kelleher to President of SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers, the hotel and resort industry focused managing general underwriter which is a part of the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (“RSUM”) division of Ryan Specialty. 

Atlanta, GA – April 7, 2025: Cogitate is proud to announce that ARU, the U.S. leader in specialty property insurance product development, underwriting, loss control, and technology, has successfully launched its new Farm, Ranch, & Rural Estates insurance product on Cogitate’s DigitalEdge Insurance Platform. The implementation of DigitalEdge Policy and Billing was completed in just 17 weeks, setting a new industry benchmark for rapid deployment.

NEW YORK, April 9, 2025 - Totalis Program Underwriters (Totalis), a single, powerful underwriting platform with the expertise of the nation's leading specialty programs, today announced the acquisition of Brownyard MacLean Security Insurance Services, LLC. Brownyard MacLean is a leading managing general underwriter and program administrator specializing in the unique exposures of the private security and alarm industries. 

New York, NY – April 9, 2025 Functional Finance, a provider of financial operations software for tech-forward insurance companies, and Insillion, a provider of Pay-as-you-Grow insurance software for carriers and Managing General Agents (MGAs), today announced a strategic partnership aimed at empowering MGAs in the Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance market.

Waterloo, Iowa, February 25, 2025 – VGM Insurance Services, a division of VGM Group Inc., announced the launch of a senior living product, available in all 50 states. This product, backed by A-rated carriers, was designed specifically for those within the senior care industry, such as assisted living facilities, skilled nursing, residential care facilities, and independent living facilities.  

DALLAS, TX, March 26th, 2025 — AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefanie Milch, Esq., as its new Head of Claims. Drawing on more than 25 years of legal and leadership experience, Stefanie will oversee AM Specialty’s claims operations, including the development and execution of best-in-class claims strategies across multiple lines of business.

San Mateo, CA — March 20, 2025 — BriteCore, a leading provider of cloud-based policy administration solutions for P&C insurers, has been named the winner of the Best P&C InsurTech Solution award in the 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores BriteCore’s commitment to delivering an innovative, cloud-native core insurance solution that enables insurers to gain agility, scale efficiently, and enhance operational excellence.

March 14, 2025 (Cyber Risk Insurer) - Miami-based MGA Canopy Specialty Insurance has launched a new cyber insurance program in partnership with Westfield Specialty.

March 3, 2025 (Business Insurance,Gavin Souter) - Novatae Risk Group, the wholesale unit of World Insurance Associates LLC, said it has hired Nick Greggains, a former Ryan Specialty Holdings Inc. and Ascot US Holding Corp. executive, as president.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 | CHICAGO, IL – Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) (“Ryan Specialty”), a leading international specialty insurance firm, is pleased to announce the appointment effective immediately of Eric Quinn to President of its specialty underwriting segment, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (“RSUM”). With this promotion, Miles Wuller, CEO of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, separates President from his title.

Feb. 24, 2025 (PRNewswire) AXA XL has appointed Simon Rees as Chief Underwriting Officer, North America Programs. Currently the Chief Reserving Actuary for the Americas, Mr. Rees assumes his new role on April 1, reporting to Tim Whisler, Wholesale Solutions, Americas.

Feb 4, 2025 (Insurance Business, Kenneth Araullo) -- Ryan Specialty has completed its acquisition of Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.