World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of five entities with locations across Louisiana on March 1. The agencies are Insurance Unlimited of Louisiana, Erwin Insurance Agency, Burke & Burke Insurance Marketing Inc., Courtney Insurance Services and US Principal Insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
TDI Academy has opened enrollment for its Associate Digital Insurer Program, a business-focused and practical learning experience in digital insurance, often described as a “mini-MBA.” As of July, individuals can enroll independently, or companies can take advantage of a limited-time team offer to enroll five people for the price of four, saving $4,000. Interested participants are encouraged to reply to the announcement email for further details.
Liberty Company Insurance Brokers is partnering with Berliner-Gelfand & Co. of Connecticut. Under the leadership of President James R. Berliner, CPCU — a past president of the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut — the firm has built a reputation for delivering thoughtful, clearly explained insurance solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
CSN Collision has partnered with National Auto Body Council, the collision repair industry’s premier philanthropic organization. Previously an MSO-level member, CSN Collision now joins an elite consortium of collision repair facilities, rental car companies, parts and materials providers, insurance companies, automotive recyclers, salvage companies, towing companies, industry consultants and more — dedicated to serving communities nationwide with programs that help change and save lives every day.
The MJ Companies expanded its diversified services and solutions into Tennessee. Leading the firm’s new Nashville office is Austin Madison, market president of Tennessee. As one of America’s largest privately held agencies, MJ has offices in Phoenix, Indianapolis, Denver and now Nashville, all offering risk management, employee benefits, retirement, compensation and total rewards consulting services.
Staples Canada partnered with Allstate Protection Plans and launched Staples Trade-in by Allstate, a new program that allows Canadians to exchange their unwanted electronics for Staples e-gift cards. This initiative aims to support families and students by making it easy to save money and reduce e-waste ahead of the back-to-school season.
FortressFire, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants and BMS Group announced the Fine Art and Collections Wildfire Insurance Program — an innovative, first-of-its-kind insurance and protection solution designed specifically for high-value private collections located in wildfire-prone areas. Traditional insurance models often leave collectors exposed, especially in California and the Western U.S., where wildfire risk has made many properties uninsurable.
Coalition introduced Coalition Re’s Helios platform, a new tool that enables cedants of Coalition Re to view real-time cyber risk exposures in their portfolios and manage them more effectively with actionable insights. Existing Coalition Re cedants can access the platform at no additional cost now, and all new cedants will be able to access the platform starting on July 1.
hyperexponential collaborated with Markel Insurance, a global specialty insurance provider. The collaboration builds on hyperexponential’s existing relationship with Markel International and forms part of a wider transformation initiative to modernize and scale Markel’s pricing capabilities across key lines of business in both the E&S and admitted markets.
Miller has unveiled MillerBoost, a new property smart-follow facility designed to help brokers and their clients move faster and with more conviction in a rapidly evolving market. Powered by InsurX’s frictionless trading infrastructure and offering global coverage through the London market, MillerBoost combines both tracking and algorithmic capacity to deliver speed, precision and access to exclusive A+ rated Lloyd’s capacity for Miller’s clients.
Starwind Specialty Insurance Services announced that Aspen Managing General Agency has officially rebranded as Alpine Rio Insurance Services. This name change reflects the company’s continued growth, evolving vision and unwavering commitment to delivering tailored auto insurance solutions with agility, precision and exceptional service.
Bishop Street Underwriters has acquired Aerospace Insurance Managers, a general aviation insurance services provider, from Hallmark Financial. This acquisition marked Bishop Street’s entry into the aviation insurance market, strengthening its differentiated MGA platform with an expanded portfolio of specialized client solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Commercial Insurance Associates expanded with the opening of a West Coast office concentrated on employee benefits. This is just one example of CIA’s growth; they’re hiring new producers at all levels of experience, have launched a private lines practice group, and have been investing in their staff — the latter making them a Tennessean Top Workplace, with special distinction for their top-shelf employee benefits packages.
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