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.

 

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.
 

MGAs, Sometimes Burned by Tech, Are Learning to Automate, Sell Online

John Bennis, president, MGA Systems, said many Insurers and MGAs are turning to portals and automation to boost sales and cut expenses.

 

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.

 

First Indemnity's Biggio: Attorneys Have Broad Professional Liability Needs

Andrew Biggio, president, First Indemnity Insurance Agency, said attorneys should be covered in a broad fashion for liability from wrongful and prior acts, cyber exposures, licensure issues and more.

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