Acrisure, a global Fintech leader, announced the formation of its Great Lakes Region, encompassing its businesses in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Over the last year, Acrisure has rapidly rolled out the Acrisure brand to its businesses throughout the United States to ensure clients know the breadth of solutions it offers people’s businesses and lives, including insurance, mortgage origination, cyber services, payroll and much more. The Great Lakes Region is led by long-time Partner Kelly Reed...

Bringing extensive tech startup experience, both leaders join as the insurtech company scales into new markets that stand to benefit from advanced property intelligence solutions

Ex-Blackstone Asia Partner and former Better executive launch mortgage asset management and technology platform in Asia

Newly consolidated top-level holding company harnesses billions in MGA premium, set to expand in select markets with elite veteran teams

Ascend, the leading provider of financial operations automation software to the insurance industry, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Embroker, a pioneering digital platform making it radically simple to secure business insurance. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the insurance industry by combining Ascend’s cutting-edge financial automation solutions with Embroker’s expertise in providing tailored, innovative insurance products for business risk profiles and verticals. Ascend is the industry’s sole solution that fully automates the entire insurance...

Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has appointed Chris Conyard as Digital & Portfolio Executive in its distribution strategies and business development (DS&BD) team. In his new position, Conyard will work closely with the underwriting and business development teams to support Markel’s long-term sustainable growth and operational effectiveness. He will also play an imperative role in helping to lead and develop Markel’s distribution strategy. With more than 20 years of experience in the global...

A new managing general agent (MGA), Futuristic Underwriters, opens its doors with a mission to reduce commercial property & casualty risk by leveraging the power of technology.