Smaller Agency Says Lloyd's Becoming More Accessible

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Allen and Bintou Chatterton of Chatterton Insurance said syndicates have become more open to developing business relationships outside of the London market, even with smaller agencies.

 

U.S.-Based Distributors Report Growing Interest From London Market

Brokers and insurance professionals at the third annual CHART-Exchange conference, held in Baltimore, say syndicates and others in the Lloyd's market are showing an appetite for new types of risks, startups and smaller organizations.
 

Specialty Program Distributors Help Drive M&A Activity

Jason Murgio, CEO, Merger & Acquisition Services, said speciality distributors including managing general agents and managing general underwriters, are actively sought for sales and acquisitions.

 

Agents Still Wrestle With Issue of Redundant Submissions

Bryan Baird, CEO, Xagent, said his company aims to provide agents with a single entry point to submit to multiple carriers.

 

Producers Say London Brings Alternatives to U.S. Risk Markets

Brokers at the third annual CHART-Exchange conference, held in Baltimore, said they rely on the London insurance market to provide coverages for risks deemed too specialized or challenging for standard insurers.

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