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Specialty Program Group Welcomes Jennifer Spindler as New Chief Product Officer for the US Market
Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), a leading operator of specialty insurance brokerage, underwriting and consulting facilities, announced the appointment of Jennifer Spindler as Chief Product Officer in the US. Spindler will be based in New Jersey and report to Jonah Lipin, SPG's Chief Marketing Officer. Spindler will lead the design and construction of new insurance products and capabilities expansion to SPG's portfolio of specialty risk solutions in the US.
Specialty Program Group Acquires the Assets of Buttine Underwriters Agency
Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), a leading operator of specialty insurance brokerage, underwriting and consulting facilities, announced the acquisition of the assets of Buttine Underwriters Agency LLC (BUA), a premier provider of Event Cancellation and Prize & Promotion Insurance solutions. This acquisition signifies SPG's continued investment in the highly attractive sports and entertainment industry segment, underscoring its commitment to growth and diversification in specialty insurance services.
Specialty Program Group LLC Announces Acquisition of Assets of Disaster Recovery Services, LLC
Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), a leading operator of specialty insurance brokerage, underwriting and consulting facilities, announced today the acquisition of the assets of Disaster Recovery Services, LLC and its affiliate, Disaster Recovery & Risk Solutions, LLC (collectively, DRS), a premier provider of disaster preparation, response, and recovery consulting for commercial and public entities.
Specialty Program Group Elevates its Sports and Entertainment Portfolio with the Acquisition of the Assets of Insurance Allies LLC
Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), a leading operator of specialty insurance brokerages and underwriting facilities, announced that it has acquired the assets of Insurance Allies LLC (Insurance Allies), an industry leader in the axe throwing and sports and entertainment industry operating the website AxeThrowingInsurance.com
Global Marine Insurance Agency launches their new retail extended service contract business, Global Product Protection, Inc.
Global Marine Insurance Agency, a division of Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), announced the launch of Global Product Protection, Inc. (GPP). GPP offers a full menu of extended marine service contract coverages relevant to today's recreational watercraft.
SPG Strengthens Wealth Management Offering with Acquisition of Assets of AgencyONE
Specialty Program Group LLC, (SPG), one of the most successful and fastest-growing specialty platforms, announced that it has acquired the assets of Agency Two Insurance Marketing Group, LLC (d/b/a AgencyONE), a nationally renowned Brokerage General Agency (BGA) specializing in empowering financial advisors to deliver responsible wealth and risk management solutions through insurance – Life, Annuities, Disability, and Long Term Care.
Euclid Fiduciary Expands Management Liability Insurance Division with New Chief Underwriting Officer, Keith M. Lavigne
Euclid Fiduciary, a division of Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), announced the hiring of Keith M. Lavigne as Chief Underwriting Officer, Management Liability. He will lead Euclid Fiduciary's business plan to expand its management liability insurance and related executive liability insurance products and deliver profitable long-term underwriting results for its program carrier.
Avant Brokerage Hires Steven Pickert as AVP, Business Development
Avant Brokerage, a division of Specialty Program Group, LLC (SPG), announced hiring Steven Pickert as Assistant Vice President of Business Development to grow its Transportation Wholesale Specialty services. He will apply his industry expertise to drive profitable growth and deliver customer excellence through independent agents across Avant Brokerage's transportation programs.
Monarch E&S acquires assets of Commonwealth Underwriters
Monarch E&S Insurance Services (Monarch E&S), a division of Specialty Program Group LLC, which operates as SPG Insurance Solutions in California has acquired the assets of Commonwealth Underwriters, Ltd., expanding its footprint and solidifying its position as a leader in the excess and surplus lines space.
Specialty Program Group acquires Squaremouth
SPG has acquired Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance digital marketplace in the US. Squaremouth has been providing comprehensive, transparent, and competitive coverage to travelers for 20 years through its digital platform.
Mover's Choice Moves to a Single Carrier Solution with AmTrust Financial
Mover's Choice, a Division of Specialty Program Group LLC, announced its exclusive partnership with AmTrust Financial to bring an all lines, single carrier solution to the Moving and Storage sector of the transportation industry.
Keystroke Underwriters & Berkley Service Professionals Partner to Offer Comprehensive E&O Coverage
Keystroke Underwriters, a division of Specialty Program Group LLC, and Berkley Service Professionals, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company have partnered to provide cost-effective E&O insurance solutions for professional firms like real estate agents, insurance agents, consultants, and accountants.
Specialty Program Group LLC consolidates environmental insurance operations, Beacon Hill Associates and Specialty Wholesale Insurance Solutions (SWIS)
Excited to announce, Beacon Hill Associates and SWIS have consolidated their environmental insurance solutions, allowing SPG to leverage agent and carrier partnerships to provide a superior environmental insurance solution.
Specialty Program Group Acquires the Assets of Euclid Fiduciary
Specialty Program Group LLC has acquired the assets of Euclid Fiduciary, led by Daniel Aronowitz. Euclid Fiduciary is a managing general agency specializing in complex fiduciary liability and related professional liability insurance for employee benefit plans. "Dan literally wrote the book on fiduciary liability insurance and he and his team are well known as thought leaders in the fiduciary market," said SPG President & CEO Christopher Treanor. "Their model of deep specialty expertise and autonomy aligns perfectly with our business strategy, and we welcome them to the SPG family of companies."
Global Marine Insurance, a division of Specialty Program Group, LLC, Hires Jason Cochran as Commercial Marine Specialist
Global Marine Insurance, a division of Specialty Program Group, LLC, (SPG) announced today the hiring of Jason Cochran as a Commercial Marine Specialist. Jason began his career in the recreational marine industry in 1996 as a master technician and salesman in dealerships. He will apply his extensive experience within the industry to provide strategic risk guidance to marine businesses in the Midwest.
Specialty Program Group, LLC, Acquires the Assets of Business Underwriters Associates, LLC (BUA)
Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG) announced today that it has acquired the assets of Business Underwriters Associates, LLC (BUA). BUA is a brokerage general agent and a market leading wholesaler specializing in life, annuities, disability income and health insurance.
Specialty Comp on $200 Million "record year"
Insightful Insurance Business America interview with Steven Math on the record year Specialty Comp Insurance Solutions, a division of Specialty Program Group, is having and the keys to their success.
Specialty Program Group Partners with Everspan
Specialty Program Group is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Everspan Group to deliver HABX, a newly launched habitational excess casualty program. HABX solves an important piece of the insurance puzzle for the largest, most respected habitational owners in the US. The HABX program is led by Derek Schiavone and underwritten by Specialty Underwriting Insurance Solutions (SUIS), which operates as a subsidiary of SPG.
Specialty Program Group Acquires the Assets of Catapult Insurance Solutions, LLC
We're excited to announce that Specialty Program Group has acquired the assets of Catapult Insurance Solutions, LLC. Catapult's deep expertise in the construction space will expand SPG's offerings, and Catapult can tap into the resources and market presence SPG offers.
Specialty Program Group Forms New Wholesale Insurance Division - SWIS
Specialty Program Group LLC is pleased to announce the formation of new wholesale insurance division, Specialty Wholesale Insurance Solutions (SWIS).
New High-Limit Product for Renter-Occupied Housing Units
Specialty Underwriting Insurance Solutions (SUIS), a Division of Specialty Program Group LLC, Announces a New High-Limit Product for Renter-Occupied Housing Units.
Specialty Program Group Launches an Excess Casualty Habitational Program
We are pleased to announce that Specialty Program Group has launched an excess casualty habitation program called HABX under the direction of Derek Schiavone.
BSMG, a Division of Specialty Program Group LLC, hires Michael Hefferon as Chief Strategy Officer
Brokers' Service Marketing Group, a Division of SPG, has hired Michael Hefferon as their new Chief Strategy Officer.
Proud to Announce Our 5-Star Insurance Business America Winners of 2022
Specialty Program Group is proud to announce our Insurance Business America 5-Star Winners! Congratulations to Specialty Comp Insurance Solutions as a top winner and CM&F Group and PartnerOne Environmental, a division of Specialty Program Group, LLC.
Monarch E & S Insurance Services Acquires the Assets of Anderson & Murison, Inc.
We're excited to announce that Monarch E & S Insurance Services, a division of SPG, has acquired the assets of Anderson & Murison, Inc. (A&M), a leading specialist and provider of standalone personal umbrella insurance coverage.
About SPG
Headquartered in Summit, NJ, Specialty Program Group is a fully licensed holding company established to acquire and scale best-in-class insurance underwriting facilities and specialty businesses throughout North America. SPG has 16 portfolio companies and is over one billion in premium.
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