Around the P&C insurance industry: October 7, 2015

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York Risk Services Group announced the acquisition of Brandon, Miss.-based Quick Cat LLC. Quick Cat provides commercial daily and catastrophe claims services on a national basis and can expand its response capabilities to include international catastrophes when needed. The acquisition will enhance the services and resources York offers to its middle market accounts, expand the bench strength of its Specialized Loss Adjusting services, offer CAT support for York’s TPA operations and provide a national catastrophic response option. Mike Boleware will continue to serve as president of Quick Cat and senior vice president of the York Field Services unit. In these roles, he will be responsible for expanding the Quick Cat organization. 

Willis Global Captive Practice announced that it has set up a Willis-owned and managed protected cell company (PCC) insurance facility in Vermont. The new facility, Encore Insurance PCC Ltd (Encore) will underwrite U.S. risks and provide clients with the benefits that come with the operation of a captive insurance company for those who may lack sufficient premium volume or may not wish to operate their own insurance company. Encore will be managed by Willis Management (Vermont) Ltd. which is headed by David Guerino, Managing Director.