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EXCLUSIVE: Workers compensation-focused insurtech MGA CompScience has raised $27.6 million in a Series B funding round led by Sands Capital and supported by Four More Capital, Working Capital and Valor Equity Partners that is aimed at expanding its market reach.... Read in full >>> https://lnkd.in/eMmR-JKv CompScience I Josh Butler I Sands Capital I Chris Eng I Valor Equity Partners I Vivek Pattipati I Four More Capital I Working Capital Fund I Nationwide I Swiss Re I Jonathan Crystal I Crystal Venture Partners I Thomson Reuters 🔓 Not a subscriber yet? Simply fill out this form to learn more and gain access: https://lnkd.in/esyaQ7GJ #insurance #news #workers #comp #MGA #underwriting #logistics #manufacturing #software #AI #safety #artifical #intelligence #fundraise #VC #venture #capital #Series #B #equity #hazards #compliance #insurtech #VisualAI

We are thrilled to unveil the first distinguished speakers for the E&S Insurer Conference 2025! Join us on May 28 at Convene Brookfield Place, New York. Dive into our comprehensive full-day agenda and gain valuable insights and tools to navigate the evolving E&S market while connecting with top professionals in the sector. Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gwWJBnSD 🎤 Keynote Speakers: Tim Turner, CEO, Ryan Specialty & Chairman, RT Specialty Wendy Houser, Chief Wholesale Officer, Markel 👥 Panelists: Jason Conkin, EVP, E&S Casualty, Arch Insurance Group Inc. Mike McKenna, Head of North America, AXIS (AXIS Capital) Daniela Mills, National Property Practice Group Director, CRC Group Kristyn Smallcombe, National Casualty Director, CRC Group 🔥 Fireside Chat: Vincent Tizzio, President & CEO, AXIS (AXIS Capital) 📅 View the full-day agenda and secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/eZ85PmkM Headline sponsor: Markel Sponsors: Amwins | Arch Insurance Group Inc. | AXIS (AXIS Capital) | Beazley | Burns & Wilcox | CRC Group | Excess Line Association of New York (ELANY) | Everest | hyperexponential | Ironshore Insurance | McDermott Will & Emery | Ryan Specialty | Skyward Specialty Insurance | Sompo Networking breakfast sponsor: Dellwood Insurance Group Lanyards & registration sponsor: AXA XL Event app sponsor: Victor Insurance WIFI sponsor: Rein4ce Ltd 🤝 If you are interested in partnership and speaking opportunities, or would like to book a table at the awards, please contact Toby Mbu at Toby.Mbu@thomsonreuters.com. #ESevent25 #ESInsurer #insurance #reinsurance #TheInsurerEvents

🎥 Russell Group's Don: (Re)insurance sector must focus on underlying supply chain risks... Learn more at The Insurer TV >>> https://lnkd.in/ggN-VnVc Christopher Don | Russell Group Limited | Paul Walsh #TheInsurerTV #CloseQuarter #insurance #reinsurance

EXCLUSIVE: Arthur J Gallagher is closing in on a deal to acquire employee owned-D&O specialist retail broker Woodruff Sawyer, in a transaction expected to be valued at around $1 billion or more, in what would mark the Pat Gallagher-led firm’s latest major acquisition.... Read in full >>> https://lnkd.in/etSNVbQj Woodruff Sawyer I Gallagher I Thomson Reuters 🔓 Not a subscriber yet? Simply fill out this form to learn more and gain access: https://lnkd.in/esyaQ7GJ #insurance #news #retail #broking #professional #liability #management #miscellaneous #errors #omissions #cyber #mergers #acquisitions #private #equity #distribution #specialty #consolidation

EXCLUSIVE: San Francisco-based retailer Woodruff Sawyer is progressing towards a potential sale to an unconfirmed buyer in a deal that could be worth north of $1.0 billion, after the Andy Barrengos-led firm held preliminary talks with a number of the industry’s major broking firms... Read in full >>> https://lnkd.in/gdfRTqzh Woodruff Sawyer I Thomson Reuters 🔓 Not a subscriber yet? Simply fill out this form to learn more and gain access: https://lnkd.in/esyaQ7GJ #insurance #news #retail #broking #professional #liability #management #miscellaneous #errors #omissions #cyber #mergers #acquisitions #private #equity #distribution #specialty #consolidation

EXCLUSIVE: Global specialist insurance group Beazley dismissed its U.S. strategic growth leader for cyber, Kyle Sawdey, earlier this month, after accusations of inappropriate behaviour against him and senior industry executives at other firms were posted on an anonymous Instagram account, five sources have told The Insurer... Read in full >>> https://lnkd.in/e6aabQ_H Beazley I Beazley Security 🔓 Not a subscriber yet? Simply fill out this form to learn more and gain access: https://lnkd.in/esyaQ7GJ #insurance #cyber #underwriting #breach #hack #ransomware #news #harassment #people #moves #women

EXCLUSIVE: Axa XL-backed cybersecurity and risk management firm DeNexus has undertaken a reduction-in-force impacting around 15% of its workforce in a move the company said is intended to “align resources with long-term strategic goals”... Read in full >>> https://lnkd.in/gm5bPrKX DeNexus 🔓 Not a subscriber yet? Simply fill out this form to learn more and gain access: https://lnkd.in/esyaQ7GJ #cyber #news #IT #operational #technology #risk #management #people #moves #layoffs #RIF

EXCLUSIVE: CRC Group is in talks to acquire Long Island-based ARC Excess & Surplus in a potential $500mn deal which would bring the two Stone Point Capital-backed wholesalers together... Read in full >>> https://lnkd.in/ewEth4Wa CRC Group I ARC Excess & Surplus, LLC I Stone Point Capital I CD&R I TIH I Thomson Reuters 🔓 Not a subscriber yet? Simply fill out this form to learn more and gain access: https://lnkd.in/esyaQ7GJ #insurance #news #wholesale #broking #professional #liability #management #miscellaneous #errors #omissions #cyber #mergers #acquisitions #private #equity #distribution #specialty #consolidation

We’re thrilled to be recognized in The Insurer in their most recent discussion on talent attraction and retention in cyber insurance. Thank you to Timothy Smit for shining the spotlight on our commitment to bridging the knowledge gap. At the Cyber Insurance Academy, we’re committed to equipping professionals with the expertise they need to navigate this complex landscape with confidence 💪 Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gHdHbHjB

Interesting news from The Insurer this morning that shows M&A in the parametric sector is stepping up, as predicted. This is a great move by Brad Meier and Mark Groenheide, as they launch from their base in Florida. Nice one, gents. https://lnkd.in/eCHEGXEu