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.

 

CFC's Swann: Cyber Coverage Continues to Morph

Jonathan Swann, director, CFC Underwriting, said early cyber claims largely focused on breach, but 75% of today's claims are for ransomware and phishing incidents, making it more akin to crime coverage.

 

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.
 

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.

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