Excess and Surplus

E&S is where the action is. Blitz Insurance knows it

E&S is where the action is. Blitz Insurance knows it

Stop looking at the standard market if you want to know where commercial insurance is going…

Insurance Business May 14, 2026
Novatae Risk Group names managing director of personal lines

Novatae Risk Group names managing director of personal lines

Novatae has turned to former Applied Home and NatGen Premier leader to drive business in personal lines

James River Group slips to Q1 loss as reinstatement premium hits weigh on results

James River Group slips to Q1 loss as reinstatement premium hits weigh on results

The reinsurance reinstatement charges tied to a single E&S claim and bank-loan volatility pushed James River into the red

Amwins takes full control of NARDAC

Amwins takes full control of NARDAC

Company is looking to scale its position in a fast-evolving energy and infrastructure market

Westfield Specialty taps Markel veteran to spearhead new inland marine push

Westfield Specialty taps Markel veteran to spearhead new inland marine push

The move signals the carrier's bid to deepen its E&S property offering

MSIG USA names Patrick Dougherty to lead surety

MSIG USA names Patrick Dougherty to lead surety

Veteran surety executive tapped to build out a new bond platform as company secures an A+ rating for its E&S unit from S&P

Specialty market seeing structural change from litigation, emerging risks: Ironshore president

Specialty market seeing structural change from litigation, emerging risks: Ironshore president

Targeted expertise has become critical amid long-term market transformation

Bridge Specialty launches digital marketplace for personal lines

Bridge Specialty launches digital marketplace for personal lines

Broker is rolling out new tech to capture one of insurance's fastest-growing segments

Novatae taps industry veteran for partnerships role

Novatae taps industry veteran for partnerships role

Two-decade distribution executive joins at a pivotal moment for the E&S market

IB TALK

Hidden risks in green energy: Insurance gaps in solar, batteries, and beyond

Renewables may be cleaner, but their end-of-life risks are creating new liabilities and coverage gaps.

How brokers can ride the next wave of MGA growth

Agility, tech, and niche expertise will be differentiators, says TMPAA head

Beyond insurance: Rethinking risk for high net worth families

In 2026, protection for affluent families is less about buying more coverage and more about building resilience

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