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Liberty Mutual Announces Flexible Cyber Coverage Packages

Liberty Mutual Insurance announced that is now offering flexible cyber coverages on its commercial package products and monoline general liability policies for small to mid-sized businesses. The new Data Security endorsement provides four optional coverages, each with separate and varying …

Erie Insurance Introduces Auto Rideshare Cover in Indiana, Illinois

Erie Insurance has launched auto insurance coverage to protect drivers who use ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft in two Midwestern states, eliminating confusion for ridesharing drivers over what’s covered and when. Erie’s new coverage, currently available in Indiana and …

MedRisk Launches Program to Reduce Long-Term Workers’ Comp Cases

Pa.-based MedRisk, a provider of physical rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging solutions for the workers’ compensation industry, has launched the Restore program. Restore is a program designed to reduce delayed recovery cases by integrating MedRisk’s physical medicine solution with a recognized …

CNA Re-Engineers London-based Property Unit, Makes New Appointments

CNA Financial Corporation has made a number of changes to the Property team of London-based Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) Limited. The Property Business Unit will be led by Hardy’s Lloyd Tunnicliffe, formerly head of Property Treaty. The Property Business Unit comprises …

SCI Underwriting Management Expands Efforts in Top 20 Claims Volume States

Mass.-based SCI Underwriting Management LLC, a managing insurance agency with a focus on the aging service industry, recently announced an expansion in its efforts in states ranked in the top 20 in claim volume for the nursing home/long-term care industry. …

Mullis Newby Hurst Expands With New San Antonio Office

Mullis Newby Hurst LP (MNH), a writer of construction insurance and surety bonds in the southwest, recently hired David Layman to expand to San Antonio, Texas. Layman has served as Head of Contract Surety Underwriting for NAS Surety the past …

Boat History Report Partners With NICB

The National Insurance Crime Bureau is pleased to announce that Boat History Report (www.boathistoryreport.com), a provider of watercraft history information for buyers and sellers of used boats, has joined the organization as a strategic partner. By accessing Boat History Report’s …

Global Indemnity to Purchase American Reliable Insurance Company

Global Indemnity’s U.S. affiliate agreed to purchase American Reliable Insurance Company from Assurant, Inc. In a transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $394,000,000, Global Indemnity’s U.S. division will pay approximately $114,000,000 in cash to Assurant at closing (which could …

Erie Insurance Expands Into Kentucky

Erie Insurance announced its entry into the Kentucky market, offering auto, home and life insurance to residents of the state. This marks the first geographic expansion by the company in more than 10 years. The company offers insurance through independent …

ABRA Adds Midwestern Locations

Minnesota-based ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, announced the opening of its newest franchise in Fort Madison, Iowa, along with the acquisition of Corpo Collision Center in Schaumburg, Ill. It’s ABRA’s 50th franchise and the …