Program features a suite of specialty coverages including D&O, Crime and Excess liability

New York, NY – January 3, 2023 – Starfish Specialty Insurance announced today that it has launched a new program designed for Community Associations.  The program, known as “CAProtect”, is comprised of D&O, Crime and Excess liability coverages for non-profit planned unit developments, condominium, commercial and homeowner’s associations.  The program is underwritten by AM Best “A” rated Ascot Insurance Company on an admitted basis and is available through select retail brokers.

Commenting on the program launch, Starfish CEO Jeremy Hitzig said “We are very excited to have partnered up with Ascot to provide much needed new capacity to this marketplace.  All three of the products are accessible through our online portal, with coverage options specifically designed for this marketplace, all backed by the strength of Ascot.”  Anthony Lyons, head of Portfolio Solutions for Ascot Group added, “We’re thrilled to team up with the seasoned Starfish team on this program and work closely with them to tailor coverage solutions and claims handling around this unique class of business.”

Starfish also announced that Kyle Hyla has joined the company as Program Manager for CAProtect.  “Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a senior underwriter and manager for this class of business.  We are really excited to have him dedicated to this program and welcome him to the Starfish team” added Hitzig.  

Based in New York, Starfish Specialty Insurance is a privately held, national program administrator licensed to write admitted and surplus lines business.  Starfish was founded in 2021 by Jeremy Hitzig along with Tom Lane, Margret McBurney, Michael Thabet, Brooks Chase and James Flynn.  The company launched their first program in late 2021, a unique builder’s risk program distributed as an embedded product in partnership with a leading private lender.  A third program is set to launch early this year.

To learn more, please visit www.starfishspecialty.com.