Relation acquires subsea and aquaculture specialist Chinook Insurance

Relation Insurance Services, an American insurance brokerage, has acquired the assets of Chinook Insurance Group, LLC, a commercial insurance brokerage specializing in the subsea and aquaculture industries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Chinook Insurance Group has additional expertise in directors and officers liability, employment practices liability, professional liability, cyber, and kidnapping and extortion. Christopher Trainer, CEO…

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Pro Global expands Latin American operations to support growing demand

Pro Global, a specialist advisor to the specialty insurance industry, is accelerating its expansion in Latin America through continued investment in its regional headquarters in Argentina. This growth reflects the increasing adoption of outsourcing and hybrid operating models by international and domestic carriers, brokers and managing general agents (MGAs). Pro Global has been operating in…

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AM Best confirms A- financial strength rating for GUNA Re

Credit rating agency AM Best has assigned GUNA Re (Cayman Islands) an A- (Excellent) financial strength rating and an ‘a-‘ (Excellent) long-term issuer credit rating, with a stable outlook on these ratings. The rating is based on AM Best’s assessment of GUNA Re’s strong balance sheet, adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise…

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The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance reports sixth straight year of captive insurance expansion

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), the state agency that oversees insurance, securities and various business regulations in Tennessee, announced that 2025 marked the sixth consecutive year of growth in active captive insurance units and risk-bearing entities. TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence commented, “By combining responsible regulation, modern captive insurance regulations, and a professional,…

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MSIG USA names Matt Thompson as South-Central Region Distribution Leader

MSIG USA, a specialty insurance provider offering a range of business and personal insurance solutions, has appointed Matt Thompson as head of distribution for the South Central region. In this role, Thompson will drive growth and strategic initiatives in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas, reporting to Joseph Fitzpatrick, head of distribution for MSIG USA….

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Chubb appoints new heads of Property and Casualty in Overseas General division

Global property and casualty insurer Chubb has announced two leadership appointments within its Overseas General (COG) division: Ben McGregor as senior vice president and head of commercial insurance property and Alex Forman as senior vice president and head of commercial insurance casualty. Both executives assume their new roles immediately and report to John DePeters, COG’s…

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Starr completes IQUW deal, strengthens specialty re/insurance presence

Global investment and insurance organization Starr has completed the acquisition of IQUW Group, creating a broader and more diversified specialist re/insurance platform with expanded capabilities in the London market, Bermuda and the UK retail automotive sector. Starr said that by acquiring IQUW, the company has strengthened its position in London and built its management agency…

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