Elpha Secure Hires DJ Carlisle as Head of Insurance Distribution

Elpha Secure, a leading cyber insurance managing general agent (MGA), has hired DJ Carlisle as Head of Insurance Distribution. In this role, Carlisle will oversee the Company’s efforts to establish new distribution relationships with broker partners and affinity channels.  He will work closely with Elpha Secure’s Chief Underwriting Officer, Josh MacDonald. “DJ is a well-regarded and experienced insurance industry expert in cybersecurity with a deep network of industry relationships,” said MacDonald. “We are excited to have DJ join...

Highstreet Insurance Partners Acquires Clarke & Sampson

Highstreet Insurance Partners (“Highstreet”) announced today that it has acquired Alexandria, Virginia-based Clarke & Sampson Insurance (“C&S”). C&S is a third- generation independent insurance agency with roots back to 1946. They provide business and personal insurance solutions, as well as specialty capabilities for political organizations, trade unions, nonprofits and more. “We are delighted to have Bill Howard, Jeff Miller, Scott Jefferson and their talented team join us,” said Scott Wick, Founder & CEO of Highstreet. “Clarke & Sampson bring a unique...

PCF Insurance Services Expands F&I Acquiring DDS in Illinois

PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage firm, has acquired Direct Dealer Services (DDS), an automotive finance and insurance (F&I) firm providing industry-leading technologies, products, solutions and training. DDS offers national automotive dealers, agents, and lender partners innovative F&I programs that promote employee confidence, fewer regulatory risks, and improved customer sales and satisfaction. “Direct Dealer Services has a strong foothold in a unique market,” said Peter C. Foy, Chairman, Founder and CEO of...

HSB Adds WhiteHaX® App to Cyber Insurance for Consumers

WhiteHaX CyberSafe app helps manage security risks State-of-the-art protection for personal devices Cyber safety tools that are easy to use The Power of Privacy and Cybersecurity Specialty insurer HSB today announced an agreement with IronSDN, Corp., to add app-based cyber risk management tools to HSB’s coverage for consumers and their families. WhiteHaX® CyberSafe, developed by IronSDN, is an advanced risk verification and protection app for smartphones and other personal devices that is easy for customers...

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