Bridging the gap: How wholesale brokers are reshaping specialty insurance
‘In the world of wholesale brokerage, every day brings new possibilities to dig in,’ says regional president
‘In the world of wholesale brokerage, every day brings new possibilities to dig in,’ says regional president
Tariffs and inflation have long been pressing concerns for the construction industry, but in recent years, their impact on builder’s risk insurance has become even more pronounced. As material costs fluctuate and supply chain issues persist, contractors and insurers alike are reconsidering approaches to risk mitigation, pricing, and project planning. Source link
Hippo’s response to wildfire threats Hippo said that it has been expanding partnerships with housing developers to provide homeowners’ insurance, particularly in states like California, where McCathron said it serves as the company’s primary source of new business. The insurer currently has access to about 120,000 new dwellings nationwide, with continued quarterly growth. Source link
Farrah Ata (pictured), a property and casualty insurance broker for Willis Towers Watson’s M&A practice, has had a front-row seat to these shifts. From automated manufacturing to cyber benchmarking tools, her work reveals how insurers are building tailored verticals for risk lines that didn’t exist ten years ago – and using that infrastructure to accelerate…