Agents Still Wrestle With Issue of Redundant Submissions

Smaller Agency Says Lloyd's Becoming More Accessible

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.

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.

Wilson Elser Partner: From Idea to Program Can Be Tricky, Time Consuming

Thomas Wilson, partner, Wilson Elser, said brokers and managers looking to launch an insurance program often devote more than a year to starting up, and face a range of regulatory requirements.