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NetRate's Commercial Lines Rating System Facilitates Launch of AIA's New, Exclusive P&C Program

Okemos, MI, May 17, 2016 - When MGU and MGA Associated Insurance Administrators (AIA) was looking to bring a brand-new program to market, they selected the NetRate Commercial Lines Rating System, a high-performance rating solution that combines customization with ease of use and intuitive interfaces. The power, flexibility and ability for NetRate to respond effectively and efficiently not only for AIA's initial launch, but also as they expand the program in the future spoke, to the MGU/MGA's requirements. NetRate delivered a solution that met AIA's specifications, and completed it ahead of schedule.

"Our underwriters looked at several commercial lines insurance rating systems to help us deliver to agents and brokers our new and exclusive Property & Casualty program designed for a wide range of industries," said Bo Stewart, IT Director at AIA. "Bar none, our underwriters fell in love with NetRate's rating solution. They have the depth of experience and a mature product that enabled us to go to the market quickly and effortlessly."

AIA's exclusive Property & Casualty program, which includes General Liability and Property policies, was officially launched in February in Alabama. Future expansion plans include enhancing the program with additional coverages and making it available in other states, including Georgia, Tennessee and Mississippi.

"Our rating solution from NetRate was completed late November, which was much sooner than we had expected," commented Bo. "The system performs all the functions we wanted it to and more and, as we add new coverages and additional states, we are confident that NetRate will be responsive to our needs."

The beauty of the NetRate Commercial Lines System also lies in the fact that it can easily integrate with a client's in-house or third-party system. "We were able to integrate our rating solution with AIA's in-house issuance system," explained Rob Zuzula, Director of Marketing & Product Services, NetRate Systems. "It's critical that our clients work seamlessly between systems and share information using our XML or data warehousing system. Our goal is always to eliminate the need for duplicate work processes and data collection."

Additionally, NetRate generates statistical coding for AIA's policies and passes the codes to data aggregator CGI, which handles the ISO reporting to the different state agencies.

Founded in 1993, Montgomery-based AIA has managed a Workers' Compensation program throughout Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and Mississippi. In 2012, AIA expanded its operations by adding a Property & Casualty division offering placement with a variety of carriers, both admitted and non-admitted. Part of this expansion now includes their new P&C program. AIA's experienced underwriters are adept at understanding, handling and supporting complex and challenging accounts.

About NetRate Systems
NetRate Systems, Inc. supplies Commercial Lines Rating and Policy Issuance Systems to the Property and Casualty insurance marketplace, primarily to MGAs, Program Administrators, Carriers, and Lloyd's Coverholders and Risk Takers. Its systems are designed to automate submission workflow and processing, underwriting, rating, document generation, policy issuance, and reporting through the full policy life cycle. The rating and policy issuance solutions include support for all major ISO® lines of business, nationwide. NetRate also offers custom development of all lines of business, including custom Professional Liability. The NetRate solutions can be deployed as hosted, cloud-based web services, Windows applications, or hosted, web-based portals. NetRate Systems also provides integration of third-party data sources and services to speed up the quoting and subsequent reporting processes. The firm also has strong partnerships and integrations with third-party policy administration systems. For more information, visit www.netrate.com.

RSG's ThinkRisk Underwriting Agency announces Converging Risk Program Expansion and New Underwriting Partnership

May 18, 2016, CHICAGO, IL - Ryan Specialty Group's (RSG) ThinkRisk Underwriting Agency (ThinkRisk) announced today that they have entered into a new underwriting partnership that will significantly expand their underwriting appetite, increase their available capacity and enhance and expand the coverage under their current Converging Risk program. ThinkRisk will transition its existing Converging Risk program - specialized errors and omissions insurance for media, advertising, technology, privacy and network security risks - from Aspen U.S. Insurance to certain underwriters at Lloyd's of London.

Program enhancements include the expansion of the annual revenue threshold to $1 Billion, the introduction of Cyber Crime coverages, the ability to offer $10M in primary policy limits (with up to $5M limits in addition to the liability limit for First Party Data Privacy related expenses), broadening of its underwriting appetite to offer cyber, privacy and media related coverages for certain segments of Financial Institution and Real Estate classes including privately held insurance companies, financial advisors, mortgage brokers, real estate and title agents, collection firms and others.

ThinkRisk's President Nicole Haggerty stated, "We are excited to broaden our program's appetite and now have the capability to offer cyber related coverages to many currently underserved classes within the SME market. Being able to consider firms with revenues up to $1 Billion will also differentiate us in the marketplace. Additionally, new coverage enhancements such as Cyber Crime and the capability to now offer $10M limits will significantly increase our market competitiveness and will offer a real "win" for our brokers and their clients."

ThinkRisk's Executive Vice President Reza Khan added, "The expansion of our Converging Risk program is a recognition that cyber exposures are continually changing. Underwriters that service this segment need to address these evolving exposures if they are going to be able to continue to offer relevant coverage to their policyholders".

For more information about these program enhancements and distribution opportunities, please contact: Reza Khan, rkhan@thinkriskins.com, 646-612-7808.

About ThinkRisk:
ThinkRisk is a leading underwriting facility specializing in U.S. media, E&O, cyber and privacy related products. Coverage is available on both a primary and excess basis. www.thinkrisk.com

ThinkRisk is a series of Ryan Specialty Group Underwriting Managers, LLC. RSG Underwriting Managers is a Delaware series limited liability company and a subsidiary of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC, specializing in underwriting management and other services for insurance products distributed through agents and brokers. In California: RSG Insurance Services, LLC, Lic. #0E50879. © 2016 Ryan Specialty Group, LLC

About Ryan Specialty Group:
Ryan Specialty Group, LLC, is a global holding company that includes a wholesale brokerage, highly specialized underwriting management companies and specialty services designed specifically for agents, brokers and insurers. www.ryansg.com

PartnerOne Environmental Launches Fuel Solutions Insurance Product

PartnerOne Environmental is working with Berkley Environmental, a Division of Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers, a W.R. Berkley Company, to offer PartnerOne Fuel Solutions. Based upon the Berkley Environmental TankAdvantage product, it can provide coverage for cleanup costs, third party bodily injury and property damage claims due to releases from scheduled tanks on the policy. Site pollution coverage can also be provided for many locations themselves all in one policy form. In addition, PartnerOne Fuel Solutions can address the changing needs of alternative and renewable fuel storage, including biodiesel and higher ethanol fuel blends. Policies are written on a claims made and reported basis. Premiums start at $700.

Target risks for PartnerOne Fuel Solutions include: auto repair facilities, gas stations, convenience stores, car dealerships, marinas, agricultural equipment dealers, golf courses, etc.

"While tank insurance is not new, PartnerOne is confident that our experience and approach will allow us to excel with this product," said Amanda Duncan, President of PartnerOne Environmental. "Offering coverages that address traditional storage tank exposures, as well as alternative fuel strategies, provides our agents and brokers a new, updated perspective. We are proud to expand our long-standing relationship with Berkley Environmental, as quality and strength of carrier, as well as claims handling, is the key to sustaining success."

PartnerOne Environmental® is a fully integrated source for environmental insurance products. It provides coverage for a variety of small- to middle-market contractors, consultants, and facility owners and managers. All products are quoted, bound, and issued in-house, enabling PartnerOne Environmental to provide fast turnaround times and excellent service. PartnerOne Environmental coverages are offered by carriers rated "A+." www.p1enviro.com

Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers, a W.R. Berkley Company, is an underwriting company providing excess and surplus lines general liability coverage to the wholesale market and a complete portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance products to the entertainment, sports, and environmental industries. Its environmental division offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers underwrites on behalf of Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company, member companies of W. R. Berkley Corporation, both of which have an A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Excellent) and a Financial Size Category of XV (adjusted policyholders' surplus of $2 billion or greater). www.berkleysum.com/environmental.htm

If you would like more information on environmental insurance products, please contact PartnerOne Environmental at 1-800-596-0172 or p1info@p1enviro.com.

Willis Programs launches unique insurance solution for unmanned aircraft systems

DroneGuard is underwritten through Global Aerospace

ARLINGTON, VA, April 29, 2016 — Willis Programs, a unit of Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) and leading insurance program administrator, and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the foremost industry association for unmanned systems, have partnered to develop DroneGuard?, an insurance program for AUVSI’s members.

DroneGuard is designed for unmanned system owners and operators. The program delivers a broad range of coverage in an all-in-one package including protection for physical damage, third-party liability and personal injury, combined with cutting-edge risk management services to enhance AUVSI members’ operations, consumer safety and industry reputation.

Willis Towers Watson has deep experience serving the aerospace sector and has drawn on its industry expertise in developing DroneGuard. The program is underwritten through Global Aerospace, a premier provider of aerospace insurance worldwide and a pioneer of insurance solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Detailed information about the program’s benefits and availability will be announced at AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL conference in New Orleans, May 2 – 5, 2016.

Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI, stated, “Unmanned systems have great potential for economic and humanitarian benefit in a diverse array of applications expanding every day. We see insurance through DroneGuard as a key component in AUVSI’s efforts to promote safe and responsible use of commercial UAS technology.”

Commenting on the program, Stacy Brown, president and CEO of Willis Programs, said, “DroneGuard is the result of focused research and development, offering a customized insurance solution for the unmanned aircraft industry. The businesses in this sector vary widely, creating distinct coverage and customer service needs, and we are thrilled to provide new approaches to insuring commercial unmanned systems.”

“This unique product underscores Willis Programs’ commitment to innovate and deliver the best solutions possible to clients,” said Tom Coughlin, national partner of Willis Towers Watson. “We are excited to introduce DroneGuard to our portfolio of successful insurance programs.”

Chris Proudlove, senior vice president of Global Aerospace, commented, “We are very excited to partner with AUVSI and Willis Programs to provide a market-leading insurance product for UAS. With the extraordinary growth of commercial UAS in the United States, the time is right to bring DroneGuard to market. Featuring integrated safety assurance and risk management, DroneGuard will help AUVSI members grow their businesses with the knowledge that they are protected by an insurance program tailored to their exposures.”

For additional information please visit www.droneguardinsurance.com or contact Chris Proudlove at cproudlove@global-aero.com.

About Willis Programs
Willis Programs, a unit of Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) has been a leading provider of insurance programs since 1962. We provide underwriting, claim management and loss control expertise in over 30 niche markets through a staff of over 200 experienced professionals with unparalleled understanding of the industries we serve. Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with branch offices in Burlington, Tampa, Detroit, Denver, Salt Lake City and Hartford, Willis Programs is able to reach independent agents and brokers across the United States for program distribution.

About AUVSI
AUVSI is the world's largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community. AUVSI represents more than 7,000 individual members and 600 corporate members from over 60 countries involved in the fields of government, industry and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets.

About Global Aerospace
Global Aerospace is a leading provider of aerospace insurance with a worldwide portfolio of clients that are engaged in every aspect of the aviation and aerospace industries. Headquartered in London, it has offices in Canada, Cologne, Paris, Zurich and throughout the United States. Across the world, we employ over 300 people. Our experience dates to the 1920s and our underwriting is backed by a pool of high-quality insurance companies representing some of the most respected names in the business. For additional information about Global Aerospace, please visit www.global-aero.com. To learn more about the company’s SM4 safety program, please visit sm4.global-aero.com.

Media contact
Colleen McCarthy
+1 212 915 8307
colleen.mccarthy@willistowerswatson.com

Venture Expands Availability of SPORTSMAN Program with Allied World

West Chester, Pa.-May 3 , 2016- Venture Insurance Programs (www.ventureprograms.com), a national insurance program administrator, today announced that it has added Allied World Assurance Company (AWAC) as a new market for its SPORTSMAN program, which serves hunting and fishing resorts, lodges and private clubs.

AWAC will serve as an additional carrier option in 14 states for SPORTSMAN, which is available in all 50 states through two other carriers.

SPORTSMAN will now provide its admitted package program through AWAC in: Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. AWAC is rated "A" (Excellent) Class XV by A.M. Best Company, as are Sportsman's existing carrier partners.

"Adding AWAC as an additional carrier for SPORTSMAN gives our agents and brokers an excellent new option when writing hunting and fishing resorts, lodges, plantations and private clubs," said Philip J. Harvey, Venture president and founder.

SPORTSMAN is a leading insurance provider to the hunting and fishing resort industry. The SPORTSMAN package includes property, general liability, crime, commercial auto, liquor liability, cyber and privacy liability, umbrella liability and workers' compensation. For more on SPORTSMAN visit http://ventureprograms.com/programs/hunting-fishing-lodges/.

About Venture Insurance Programs
Venture Insurance Programs (www.ventureprograms.com) is a leading program administrator that designs, underwrites and distributes industry-specific insurance packages. Based in West Chester, Pa., Venture has underwriting alliances with the world's leading carrier groups, including Chubb, Allied World, RSUI, USLI, Zurich North America, State National, Monitor and Lloyd's of London. Founded in 1993, Venture provides specialty insurance packages for select vertical industries-including golf and country clubs, golf destination resorts, hotels, resorts, commercial marine, hunting and fishing lodges and city and social clubs.

CLAIMATIC ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF MOBILE APP THAT MATCHES CLAIMS TO FIELD RESOURCES IN REAL TIME SIMILAR TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS

The new mobile app allows insurers the ability to automatically and rapidly dispatch claims to the optimal claims resource bypassing traditional bottlenecks while improving the quality of matching the best resource to the claim.

San Antonio, TX, April 12, 2016 – Claimatic™, the first Software as a Service (SaaS) to intelligently match claims at First Notice of Loss (FNOL) to optimal claims personnel and resources, is pleased to announce the launch of Claimatic Mobile, a first-of-its-kind, automated field dispatch mobile application. Claimatic is presenting this latest innovation at this year’s PLRB Claims Conference and Insurance Services Expo the largest and most diverse educational conference in the claims industry, held April 17-20 in San Antonio, Texas.

Claimatic Mobile tracks adjusters, contractors or other mobile field resources in real time and location and intelligently matches the best mobile resources to claims as they arrive almost instantly. Claimatic modules and algorithms processes multiple data sources in real-time identifying the best available resource using loss location, adjuster or inspector qualifications, availability and other criteria to make the fastest, most accurate, field resources assignment.

“At Claimatic we have worked feverishly to provide this major advancement in intelligent claims automation. While our primary Claimatic system for insurers provides a game-changing automation of claims triage and dispatch, Claimatic Mobile is a dramatic multiplier effect on automation by tracking live claims resources in real time to identify those that are closest to the claim, available and with the proper credentials to handle the claim. Think of it as the Uber for Claims,” says Larry Cochran, CEO of Claimatic. “We were the first to intelligently automate claims routing and now we’re the first to launch an app that connects claims instantly to the best resource while considering constantly-changing information such as the resource’s geographic location, calendar, skills, and licenses.”

Aimed squarely at the ultimate insurance consumer (the insured, policyholder or member), Claimatic Mobile is a game changer. By automating the process of connecting claims directly to mobile and available claims resources, consumers can see an adjuster or other field resource to help resolve their claim in minutes or hours vs. days. In the past twelve months, Claimatic has assigned tens of thousands of claims reducing thousands of hours of manual processing while also reducing claims time in process and improving the quality of matching the best available resource to every claim.

Unlike many of the popular modern claims management systems today, Claimatic is easily set up and quickly implemented without the requirement of custom coding to implement. As a SaaS, it also integrates bi-directionally and securely with almost any existing system or multiple systems to harness and utilize existing live information in real time.

To learn more visit Claimatic.com or for information on licensing options contact Kristy Dark, Director of Sales, at kdark@claimatic.com.

About Claimatic™:
Headquartered in Austin, TX, Claimatic™ is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that specializes in intelligent claims automation tools for insurers, loss adjusting firms, third party administrators and self-insureds. Claimatic’s patent-pending software seamlessly integrates with existing claims and other operating systems to access real-time dynamic data on individual human and vendor resources. Applying advanced algorithms, Claimatic makes intelligent claim triage, routing and distribution decisions instantly, consistently, 24/7/365, streamlining claims and unleashing transformative results.

For more information, visit http://www.claimatic.com. Visit us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/claimatic, and on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/claimatic.

For media inquiries, contact:

Kristy Dark
(855) 608-4479 or kdark@claimatic.com

New Empire Group Announces New Professional Liability Program for Property Managers and Real Estate Professionals

Long Beach, N.Y. - New Empire Group, a nationally recognized MGA, announced a new Errors & Omissions program for Property Managers and Real Estate Professionals underwritten by The Hanover Insurance Company (AM Best A XV).

The program is designed to meet the needs of professional property management firms with and without incidental real estate sales. The program features extremely competitive rates, full prior acts coverage, fair housing coverage, tenant discrimination and much more.

Limits of liability up to $5,000,000 are available. The program is admitted in all 50 States. Contact: Lina Gallego, Professional Liability Program Underwriter, at 866-431-8100, or linag@newempiregroup.com.

New Empire Group, Ltd. based in Long Beach, NY is a national program manager offering specialty insurance products to the real estate industry. Other programs administered : "Prime" High Limit Umbrella Program, "CondoPak" (Condominiums), "Recover" Site Pollution, and "CyberSential". Please visit www.newempiregroup.com for additional information.

Brownyard Launches New Landscapers Insurance Program

GroundCover is available nationally on an admitted basis for landscape professionals

Bay Shore, N.Y.-Jan. 11, 2016- Brownyard Group (http://brownyard.com), a program administrator providing specialized insurance coverage for select industry groups, announced today that it has launched a new insurance program for landscape professionals.

The program, initially introduced on a non-admitted basis in 2011, will be written on an admitted basis through an A.M. Best Company A+ (Superior) rated carrier. GroundCover will be available in all states except Louisiana.

"GroundCover provides a broad range of coverage to meet the needs of landscape professionals and is backed by the financial strength of an A+ rated carrier," said Tory Brownyard, president of Brownyard Group. "This program is a natural extension of the expertise developed through our national Pest Control program, in which landscaping was an incidental exposure."

GroundCover provides General Liability, Commercial Excess, Business Auto and Commercial Property coverage for landscape contractors such as landscape gardeners and lawn care services, with additional coverage for incidental exposures related to pest control, carpentry, fencing and masonry.

Additional coverage highlights include:

About Brownyard Group
Brownyard Group is a national program administrator that has developed and provided specialized insurance programs for select industries for more than 65 years. These industries include security guards, pest control operators, cosmetics manufacturers, alarm systems, private investigators, security consultants, and the beauty industry. Supporting these program is Brownyard Claims Management, Brownyard's in-house loss prevention and full-service insurance claims facility established in 1993. The company is based in Bay Shore, N.Y.

NEW EMPIRE GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW EXCESS LIABILITY PROGRAM FOR REAL ESTATE

Long Beach, N.Y. - New Empire Group announced today, as part of their 'Prime Umbrella Program Portfolio', a new Excess Liability Program for Real Estate underwritten by an AM Best A8 carrier. The program boasts exceptional rates and low minimum premiums and will provide limits of coverage from $5,000,000 to $25,000,000. Higher limits of up to $100,000,000 are available.

Qualifying classes of business include, condominium associations, apartment buildings, cooperatives, homeowners associations, office buildings, commercial buildings (LRO) and other commercial real estate classes. The program is admitted in all 50 states. Individual policies for each insured will be issued.

New Empire Group, Ltd. based in Long Beach, NY is a national program manager offering specialty insurance products to the real estate industry. Other programs administered in addition to their umbrella/excess programs are: "CondoPak", (Condominiums), "SmartPro" E&O for Property Managers, "Recover" Site Pollution, and "CyberSential". For additional information please visit www.newempiregroup.com or call 866-431-8100. If you have any questions please contact Marisa Vutrano, Commercial Umbrella Program Supervisor, at marisav@newempiregroup.com.

SASSI® Salon & Spa Workers’ Comp Program Available in New York

Bay Shore, N.Y. — December 9, 2015 — SASSI, the Salon and Spa Specialty Insurance agency, has made its workers’ compensation insurance program available in New York state. The program is designed to meet the workers’ compensation needs of small to mid-size salons, day spas, electrologists, beauty schools and barber shops.

The program expands into New York with the backing of SASSI’s current carrier, which is rated “Excellent” by A.M. Best Company. The program will be available January 1, 2016, with premiums beginning at $500. SASSI will begin accepting applications on Dec 15, 2015.

“Demand has continued to be strong for a workers’ compensation program, as the industry recognizes the value of specialized coverage designed specifically for salons and spas,” said Sean Brownyard, executive program manager for SASSI. “Our neighbors in New York will now be able to take advantage of our coverage.”

Coverage is now available in 38 states and Brownyard expects to add Massachusetts in 2016.

Salons, spas and other beauty industry businesses can learn more about the SASSI workers’ compensation program by asking their insurance agent, visiting www.sassiagency.com or calling 888-823-9380.

About SASSI
The Salon and Spa Specialty Insurance agency (SASSI), formerly known as the Hairdressers Agency, has been a leading innovator in providing specialized liability coverage to the beauty industry for 85 years. A division of W.H. Brownyard Corp., SASSI provides a wide range of insurance coverage for salons, day spas, electrologists, beauty schools and barber shops. Claims management is provided by Brownyard Claims Management, a loss prevention and full-service insurance claims facility. The company is based in Bay Shore, N.Y.

SYNCHRONET ROLLS OUT CLOUDMGA MANAGED IT SERVICE OFFERING

Scottsdale, AZ – At the insurance industry organization Target Markets’ Annual Meeting, SynchroNet unveiled their new service CloudMGA, a cloud-based IT hosting service for Managing General Insurance Agencies. Designed to address the specific needs of the small to mid-size MGA, CloudMGA provides remote user desktops and cloud hosting of policy management applications and document libraries in a scalable per-user/per-month delivery model. In addition, CloudMGA delivers full application administrative support and expertise as part of the service along with security features that exceed the most stringent compliance standards for cloud computing.

With twenty years of experience with MGA applications and the unique workflows of the E & S wholesale market, SynchroNet recognized that many MGA owners were struggling to compete with larger firms as the technologies and IT expertise required to run the necessary automation systems become more complex and out of reach. Many of their customers liked the promise of the pay-as-you-use model of cloud-based IT but were reluctant to trust that they could get performance, reliability, and security for their policy, document, rating, and forms applications.

SynchroNet’s founder Gordon Wingate explained that the design of CloudMGA developed around the concerns that they had heard from the MGA community. “Clearly, SynchroNet has a long track record of delivering remote desktops and hosted IT to some very large enterprise customers. For CloudMGA we had two important new challenges: to deliver cloud security better, and to add some deep MGA application expertise.”

MGAs work hard to prove to carrier companies that their data is secure to win their sponsorship of new programs and to pass disaster readiness audits. For CloudMGA, SynchroNet added new levels of data encryption and monitoring for active intruder activity on top of the data backups, anti-malware, and firewall security.

The deep application and MGA business process knowledge came through the addition of Tim Moudry to the CloudMGA team. Moudry was stepping down from a 25 year career as an Associate Director at the Myron Steves Company to pursue new challenges, having completed the development of the firm’s exemplary private cloud IT system. The system design earned Moudry a seat on VMware’s Mid-Market Advisory Board for the completeness of Myron Steves’ automated disaster readiness model, implemented by Moudry, Manager of Operations William Chambers, and SynchroNet. “At Myron Steves we had all 200 company users on full virtual desktops. Anyone could work from anywhere, and if a disaster took out our Houston datacenter, our DR datacenter in Phoenix would take over with no loss of access to applications or telephone service to our agents. As a team we were very proud of what we were able to create.”

Moudry is excited about his role in CloudMGA. “IT is changing again. SynchroNet’s idea to build a shared model where smaller MGAs can get the same user experience as larger firms is exactly what is needed now. My role will be building a similar cloud model for the technical support of ConceptOne™ and our customers’ other applications. Every MGA has their own mix of programs and I have spent many years learning how to make them work together. My passion is creating a seamless user experience and I know CloudMGA will deliver. We have assembled a team of smart people who focus on the users with a lot of attention to detail.”

Bryan Guilbeault, Director of Business Development at Epic-Premier echoes Moudry’s confidence in the team. “For years, SynchroNet and the CloudMGA team have demonstrated a keen ability to improve system performance and reliability for our customers. Because of that track record, Epic-Premier supports CloudMGA for ConceptOne™ customers who want their applications delivered and supported in a cloud model.”

SynchroNet, LLC, is an IT professional and managed IT services firm with offices in Houston, Texas and Hartford, CT. Founded in 1987, SynchroNet is a VMware Enterprise and Elite Partner that specializes in building and supporting advanced datacenter technology solutions. They also provide IT as a managed service to the insurance and energy industries through their VM360 and CloudMGA solutions.

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PartnerOne Environmental Launches Contractors Pollution & Professional Product

PartnerOne Environmental is working in partnership with Berkley Environmental, a Division of Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers, to offer PartnerOne Contractors Pollution & Professional. This product is a combined CPL and Professional Liability policy that is custom tailored to address the risk exposures encountered by non-environmental contractors. Premiums start at $5,000.

Target risks for PartnerOne Contractors Pollution & Professional include: General contractors, HVAC contractors, plumbers, electricians, street & road contractors, painting contractors, roofers, and a variety of other non-environmental contractors.

"We are excited to offer our contractor clients a combined pollution and professional policy addressing their daily jobsite exposures as well as any project contract requirements, which is a condition we are seeing more frequently" said Amanda Duncan, President of PartnerOne Environmental.

"We are pleased to expand our long-term relationship with PartnerOne Environmental through this new product," said Chris DeLauder, Senior Vice President of Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers' Environmental Division. "Contractors Pollution and Professional liability has grown out of the well-established pollution liability market and helps protect against environmental liabilities associated with contracting operations, or the liability from a negligent act, error or omission in the performance of professional services. The PartnerOne team has consistently grown their book of business through their responsiveness and their accountability to their agents and brokers, and we anticipate this will help PartnerOne excel in this new product. "

PartnerOne Environmental is pleased to add PartnerOne Contractors Pollution & Professional to its suite of successful products, which includes: PartnerOne Package, PartnerOne Contractors Pollution, PartnerOne Premises Pollution, PartnerOne Self Storage Plus, PartnerOne Facilities Casualty & Pollution, and PartnerOne Energy Select.

PartnerOne Environmental® is a fully integrated source for environmental insurance products. It provides coverage for a variety of small- to middle-market contractors, consultants, and property owners and managers. All products are quoted, bound, and issued in-house, enabling PartnerOne Environmental to provide fast turnaround times and excellent service. PartnerOne Environmental coverages are offered by carriers rated "A+". www.p1enviro.com

Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers is an underwriting company providing excess and surplus lines general liability coverage to the wholesale market and a complete portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance products to the entertainment, sports, and environmental industries. Its environmental division offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers underwrites on behalf of Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company, member companies of W. R. Berkley Corporation, both of which have an A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Excellent) and a Financial Size Category of XV (adjusted policyholders' surplus of $2 billion or greater). www.berkleysum.com/environmental.htm

If you would like more information on environmental insurance products, please contact PartnerOne Environmental at 1-800-596-0172 or p1info@p1enviro.com.

V3 Introduces Management Liability Package

Insured by a Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group member company, Vantage Point® is an exclusive product designed to meet all the management liability needs of small and medium size businesses

November 9, 2015 - Newtown, Pa. - V3 Insurance Partners LLC today announced it has launched a new management liability package program, Vantage Point®, for Private Companies and Not-for-Profit Organizations. Vantage Point® is a flexible insurance package created specifically for small to mid-sized companies allowing them to obtain comprehensive insurance coverages tailored to provide the protection they need for a wide range of risks that threaten their financial well-being.

Vantage Point® is insured by National Liability & Fire Insurance Company, a member company of the Berkshire Hathaway Group, rated A++ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company. Pending State DOI approval, the program will be available in all states excluding Louisiana and Alaska.

"Vantage Point® allows companies to choose one or more of ten high-profile coverages and package them into one comprehensive program. We are excited to bring this additional product offering to our agents and brokers to successfully meet all the management liability needs of their small and medium size business clients," said Dana Ross-Paige, V3 senior vice president and national practice leader for Professional Lines. "Offered exclusively through a Berkshire Hathaway Group member company with best-in-class coverages, we expect it to become a preferred option for the growing small and medium size business market."

Vantage Point® features Directors & Officers, Employment Practice Liability, Fiduciary, Employed Lawyers, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Cyber Liability, Crime, Kidnap & Ransom and Workplace Violence. It also includes Private Vantage Assist, a reputational coverage that covers approved crisis management fees and expenses. Limits up to $5 million are available for each coverage.

Agents and brokers interested in being appointed for this exclusive product, please contact Dana Ross-Paige at 215-600-0748; dana.paige@v3ins.com.

About V3 Insurance Partners LLC
V3 Insurance Partners LLC (www.V3ins.com), run by Susan Rivera, is a Newtown, Pa.-based managing general underwriting agency offering insurance programs targeted at middle market companies. Its four major practice groups are Internet Workers' Compensation, Transportation, Professional Lines and Property/Casualty, each managed by industry leaders chosen for their talent, expertise and integrity. V3's focus is creating value for its carrier partners, producers and insureds.

Boost Your Establishments Immunity with PANDEMIC INSURANCE COVERAGE

The 2014 US Ebola cases had many insurance carriers making changes such as specific exclusions for Ebola and/or other communicable diseases.

If a restaurant is identified as having an Infected Person on premises, what lines of coverage will respond, and what coverages will they provide? Non-insurance professionals may expect their existing standard lines of insurance to trigger for a disease outbreak scenario. A closer look may have them reconsidering.

Trade Name Restoration (TNR), the policy issued by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's covering restaurants against food borne illness losses since 1998, has rolled out an endorsement that will cover non-food related outbreaks. The Pandemic Endorsement provides business interruption and extra expense in the event of an outbreak. TNR's coverage innovative specifies by name more than 20 different pathogens that it will cover.

It is human nature to fear what we cannot understand. Restaurants that have a brush with foodborne or pathogen-related contamination experience reputational and financial damage while struggling to meet the demands of rigid Public Health Authorities. Trade Name Restoration with Pandemic Coverage offers a solution. The TNR policy will respond to foodborne contamination while the Pandemic Coverage will react to non-foodborne disease outbreaks such as the Ebola Virus. This two part coverage affords strong defense against microscopic, but deadly threats.

Professional Liability Insurance Services, Inc. - Underwriting Facilities
800.761.7547 . underwriting@plisinc.com . www.plisinc.com

New website offers online quote and buy capability for student accident coverage.

FORT WAYNE, IN. (July 22, 2015) - K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), today launched a new website at www.PrivateSchoolK12-kk.com offering K-12 student accident coverage. The website is designed for private, non-boarding K-12 schools and offers the ability to quote and purchase insurance online and receive coverage documents immediately via email.

K&K's private school student accident program provides coverage for all students participating in activities under the supervision of the school, including travel. The program offers optional coverage for overnight field trips and interscholastic sports for grades 7-12 (including football). Public schools and boarding schools are not eligible for coverage via the website.

Rates are based on the total number of students and the grades of students enrolled at the school. Coverage is excess of existing health care insurance; the maximum coverage limit per injury per individual student is $25,000. The program is available in all states. Coverage is offered on an admitted basis and provided through an insurance carrier rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company.

No prior appointment or agreement is necessary for licensed insurance agents to submit an application. To apply online, visit www.PrivateSchoolK12-kk.com or call 800-441-3994 for more information.

All descriptions, summaries or highlights of coverage are for general informational purposes only and do not amend, alter or modify the actual terms or conditions of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed only by the terms and conditions of the relevant policy.

K&K Insurance Group, Inc. is a licensed insurance producer in all states (TX license #13924); operating in CA, NY and MI as K&K Insurance Agency (CA license #0334819).

Media Contact:

For further information, please contact K&K Insurance: Lorena Hatfield (260.459.5663)

K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc, is a managing general underwriter offering insurance products and services to the sports, motorsports, recreation, leisure and entertainment industries.

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Appulate 5.0 Launched

Appulate’s Largest Release To-Date Offers Carriers, Brokers and MGAs State Of The Art Submission Workflow For All Lines Of Business

Agoura Hills, CA – June 12, 2015 Appulate, Inc., the leading provider of submission management automation for the property and casualty sector of the insurance industry has launched Appulate 5.0.

The release (touted as Appulate’s largest to-date) was a project that took nearly 18 months to complete and addresses the needs of all stakeholders in the submission process by offering highly sophisticated submission automation with a much more intuitive and simple user experience.

“Appulate 5.0 is a major milestone in the continuing evolution of our submission management system,” said Dimitri Nikouline, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Appulate, Inc. “Our portal features advanced automation such as rules-based underwriting, rating, quote generation and insurance forms coupled with electronic signature”, added Nikouline.

Among the many highlights of Appulate 5.0 are both a new “slick” user-interface that significantly improves the submission workflow and makes using Appulate far more intuitive and user-friendly. Additionally, Appulate has made sizable improvements to the overall performance of its product – improving speed and reliability.

“Every industry stakeholder is looking to modernize how they do business,” remarks Nikouline. “Some are looking to bridge data from the agents, some are looking to automate quoting and some simply want to increase the efficiencies of their back-office. With Appulate 5.0, there is really something for everyone,” said Nikouline.

About Appulate
Founded in 2005, Appulate offers an unprecedented level of connectivity to streamline business processes through its innovative abilities to bridge data between insurance systems. Today, Appulate technology is used by more than 14,000 agents and has been recognized by key industry groups and analysts for its contribution to time and cost savings. The combination of Appulate’s advanced technology, outstanding level of service and high value proposition have made them one of the fastest growing technology companies that serve the insurance industry.

Visit Appulate at www.Appulate.com

New program for franchised RV dealers open to agents.

FORT WAYNE, IN. (June 3, 2015) - K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), today launched an expansion of our franchised powersport dealership program adding recreational vehicle (RV) dealers. RV dealers will now have access to our comprehensive program joining the motorcycle, personal watercraft, snowmobile and ATV industry dealerships. No prior appointment or agreement is needed for agents to submit applications for a quote.

Coverage options for franchised RV dealerships may include property, general liability, inland marine, crime, garage liability, garagekeepers coverage, employment practices liability (limited states), excess and workers' compensation. Dealer physical damage coverage is not available. Limits of $1 million with up to $25 million excess are offered.

"K&K Insurance has more than 30 years of experience providing coverage to franchised motorcycle and powersport dealerships," said Lita Mello, senior vice president of K&K's Recreation Division. "With an experienced staff of underwriters and claims managers that understand the specific needs of dealerships, we are well-prepared to provide exceptional service to insurance agents and their RV dealership clients."

The franchised RV dealership program is available in all states except the following: DC; MA; MN; NJ; and VA. Coverage is offered on either an admitted or surplus lines basis depending on the state and provided through an insurance carrier rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company. For underwriting guidelines and applications, please call 800-552-9253, visit www.kandkinsurance.com or email KK.Dealership@kandkinsurance.com.

All descriptions, summaries or highlights of coverage are for general informational purposes only and do not amend, alter or modify the actual terms or conditions of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed only by the terms and conditions of the relevant policy.

K&K Insurance Group, Inc. is a licensed insurance producer in all states (TX license #13924); operating in CA, NY and MI as K&K Insurance Agency (CA license #0334819).

Media Contact:

For further information, please contact K&K Insurance: Lorena Hatfield (260.459.5663)

K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc, is a managing general underwriter offering insurance products and services to the sports, motorsports, recreation, leisure and entertainment industries.

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NAS Insurance Announces National Expansion for Cyber Liability and Tech E&O Team

Encino, CA: NAS Insurance today announced the expansion of its Cyber Liability and Technology E&O team. NAS underwriting leadership now provides operations in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles.

"We're excited to announce the expansion of our team and our overall tech and cyber business," remarked Michael Palotay, SVP of Underwriting and NAS' Tech and Cyber team leader. "While we've been growing rapidly over the past 5 years, we have been searching for the right people that will help us best serve our clients. We've got that team in place now and are excited to grow the business together."

NAS Insurance has hired Jared Hopkins as Assistant Vice President for the Southeast region in Atlanta, Michael Karbassi as Assistant Vice President for the Northeast region in Boston, and Claude Ronnel as Vice President for the Midwest region in Chicago. Genevieve Alexander rounds out the team as Vice President for the Western region, based in the Los Angeles office.

"This regional approach is designed to place NAS staff in closer proximity to our clients and partners," adds Richard Robin, CEO of NAS Insurance. "For over 30 years, we've operated from our headquarters in California and have built a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. To be able to extend our services and create a more national footprint is an exciting step in the evolution of our business."

NAS Insurance is a full-service specialty insurance underwriting manager that provides innovative product development, underwriting, marketing, risk management, and claims handling services for a broad range of specialty insurance products.

For more information about this program, please contact:
Jeremy Barnett
Senior Vice President Marketing
NAS Insurance Services
818.382.6116

Beacon Hill Associates Launches Environmental Insurance e-Publication, The Summit

Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce its new quarterly e-magazine, The Summit. This digital publication captures the discussion and analysis of important topics in the environmental and energy insurance marketplace.

Beacon Hill embraces innovative thinkers in this specialty arena and strives to equip agents with the tools and insights to have a better understanding of current issues, coverages, and trends. They recognize the importance of giving readers a unique informational perspective from a broker-managed news source. Read the first issue, which focuses on Market Trends: https://summit.b-h-a.com/1/1

Now in its 25th year of business, Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. is a leader in providing environmental and energy coverages to agents around the country. They take pride in offering their agents and insureds effective coverage from quality carriers in a fast, efficient manner. Beacon Hill takes a consultative approach to its business, and has developed many resources they make available to partner agencies to help educate their clients about environmental exposures. Beacon Hill currently writes business in forty-eight states, and corresponds with over 4,000 agents regularly. Having handled more than 50,000 accounts since 1990, they have the experience necessary to be successful in today's competitive marketplace.

Additional information on Beacon Hill Associates and its products and services can be found at www.b-h-a.com or by calling 1-800-596-2156.

V3 Launches Community Association Package Program

V3 CAPP+ is a multi-line policy backed by Hiscox USA Group

May 27, 2015 - Newtown, Pa. - V3 Insurance Partners LLC today announced it has launched V3 CAPP+, a new package program for condominium & homeowner associations, cooperative apartments and office condominium associations.

V3 CAPP+ is backed by Hiscox Insurance Company, Inc., rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. The multi-line policy is designed to cover the needs of community associations, insuring the property, crime, general liability and directors and officers needs of targeted community association clients.

"The real value in the program is the package approach, which makes it easy for the board of the community associations to buy one policy that addresses all of the typical exposures they encounter," said Susan Rivera, V3 President and CEO.

According to Jason Holmes, V3 Chief Partnership Officer, the V3 form is enhanced to include key property sub-limits addressing community association exposures, such as machinery and equipment breakdown, employee dishonesty, landscaping and elevator collision. "Our D&O section includes enhancements for Crisis Management Expense and Privacy Event Protection to address these emerging risks," he said.

With limits available up to $50 million, V3 will launch the program initially in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NV, OH, OR, PA, TN, UT, VA and WA.

For additional information on this product, please contact Jason Holmes at 215-600-0745 or jason.holmes@v3ins.com.

About V3 Insurance Partners LLC
V3 Insurance Partners LLC (www.V3ins.com) is a Newtown, Pa.-based Specialty Program Administrator offering insurance programs targeted at middle market companies. Its four major practice groups are Internet Workers' Compensation, Transportation, Professional Lines and Property/Casualty, each managed by industry leaders chosen for their talent, expertise and integrity. V3's focus is creating value for its carrier partners, producers and insureds.

V3 Launches Rental V3antage Program for Auto Rental Industry

Multi-line insurance program is led by auto rental insurance veterans Donald Barrand and Brad Stubbendieck April 27, 2015 - Newtown, Pa. - V3 Insurance Partners LLC today introduced Rental V3antage®, a new multi-line insurance program for the daily auto rental industry, including nationally franchised rental agencies and independent auto rental operators.

Rental V3antage® is a guaranteed cost program written through an insurance carrier rated A+ by A.M. Best Company, and will be available in all states except Massachusetts and Hawaii.

"The V3 Rental V3antage® program brings together a veteran team with deep auto rental experience and expertise," said Don Barrand, senior vice president and transportation national practice leader for V3. "We're pleased to bring a quality program to the market, along with specialized industry expertise in claims administration."

Barrand's experience in the auto rental insurance industry dates back to the 1980s. He was involved in the development of the first licensee/independent operator rental association, ACTIF (Association of Car and Truck Independents and Franchisees), and was a member of its board of directors. Barrand, along with V3 vice president Brad Stubbendieck, will manage the Rental V3antage® program.

Rental V3antage® coverage includes Auto Liability, UM/UIM (uninsured and underinsured motorist), PIP (personal injury protection), Auto Physical Damage, General Liability, Property, Inland Marine and Crime. Liability limits up to $5M in house with higher limits available.

Insurance agents and brokers can contact Don (913-297-7468) or Brad (913-297-7469) at don.barrand@v3ins.com or brad.stubbendieck@v3ins.com.

About V3 Insurance Partners LLC
V3 Insurance Partners LLC (www.V3ins.com) is a Newtown, Pa.-based Program Administrator offering insurance programs targeted at middle market companies. Its four major practice groups are Internet Workers' Compensation, Transportation, Professional Lines and Property/Casualty, each managed by industry leaders chosen for their talent, expertise and integrity. V3's focus is creating value for its carrier partners, producers and insureds.

New website offers agents capability to quote and buy entertainers' liability insurance online

FORT WAYNE (April 23, 2015) - K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), today launched a new website, www.EntertainerInsurance-kk.com, offering liability coverage for U.S.-based bands and solo entertainers that perform on an independent contractor basis. Agents purchasing coverage through the new website earn 10 percent commission; no prior agent appointment or agreement is needed to purchase coverage through K&K's ecommerce websites.

Commercial general liability insurance provides protection against liability claims for bodily injury and property damage arising out of the insured's operation as an entertainer or performing group. The program also provides both legal liability to participants coverage and excess medical payments for participants coverage for claims arising out of injuries to persons invited to participate in the insured's covered activities. A variety of limits for either annual coverage or single event coverage (10 days or less) are available. Rates are based on annual gross income from covered activities. Eligible entertainers and performers may include:

Eligible solo entertainers must meet the following criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Annual gross income from the entertainer's activities cannot exceed $100,000.

• All groups must have one member or representative who is at least 18 years of age.
• Annual gross income from the performing group activities cannot exceed $200,000.
• No more than 30 members in a performing group.

All descriptions, summaries or highlights of coverage are for general informational purposes only and do not amend, alter or modify the actual terms or conditions of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed only by the terms and conditions of the relevant policy.

Further information

For further information, please contact K&K Insurance: Lorena Hatfield (260.459.5663)

K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc, is a managing general underwriter offering insurance products and services to the sports, motorsports, recreation, leisure and entertainment industries.

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Beacon Hill Associates Unveils Agent Referral Program

Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. has created a new agent referral program to help producers learn about environmental and energy insurance, as well as to network with others in the industry. By sharing information about pollution and energy coverages, agents will strengthen their professional relationships and could earn valuable rewards.

For more details, including program guidelines and rewards, visit Beacon Hill's blog. http://www.b-h-a.com/new-beacon-hills-agent-referral-program/

Now in its 25th year of business, Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. is a leader in providing environmental and energy coverages to agents around the country. They take pride in offering their agents and insureds effective coverage from quality carriers in a fast, efficient manner. Beacon Hill takes a consultative approach to its business, and has developed many resources they make available to partner agencies to help educate their clients about environmental exposures. Beacon Hill currently writes business in forty-eight states, and corresponds with over 4,000 agents regularly. Having handled more than 50,000 accounts since 1990, they have the experience necessary to be successful in today's competitive marketplace.

Additional information on Beacon Hill Associates and its products and services can be found at www.b-h-a.com or by calling 1-800-596-2156.

Motorsports off-track coverage is now just a click away

FORT WAYNE (March 24, 2015) - K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), today launched a new program offering off-track physical damage coverage for competition vehicles via the web. The program, accessible through K&K's newest insurance website, www.motorsportsinsurance-kk.com, provides agents with the ability to quote and purchase coverage online and receive coverage documents immediately via email.

Agents purchasing coverage through the new website earn 10 percent commission; no prior agent appointment or agreement is needed to purchase coverage through K&K's e-commerce websites.

K&K's off-track coverage protects competition vehicles from physical damage losses due to fire, theft, trailer upset and most other physical damage claims. Other items that can be covered are spare parts, tools and equipment. Coverage is provided while the insured items are stored and transported to and from events and while in paddock or garage areas. There is no coinsurance requirement.

Minimum premium for the online product is $750; limits up to $250,000 are offered, including a maximum limit of $100,000 of coverage per individual competition vehicle.

Coverage is offered on an admitted basis in all states and provided through an insurance carrier rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company. For more information, visit www.motorsportsinsurance-kk.com, or call 800.348.1839.

All descriptions, summaries or highlights of coverage are for general informational purposes only and do not amend, alter or modify the actual terms or conditions of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed only by the terms and conditions of the relevant policy.

About K&K Insurance Group, Inc.
K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc, is a managing general underwriter offering insurance products and services to the sports, motorsports, recreation, leisure and entertainment industries.

About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 66,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and technical expertise. Aon has been named repeatedly as the world's best broker, best insurance intermediary, best reinsurance intermediary, best captives manager, and best employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources. Visit aon.com for more information on Aon and aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon's global partnership with Manchester United.

RSG's London-based MGA StartPoint announces US$25 million new capacity for US Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance

MARCH 23, 2015, CHICAGO, IL - RSG's London-based managing general agency (MGA) StartPoint announced today that it has US$25 million new capacity which is focused on the US Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance marketplace. 100% of the capacity is provided by certain syndicates at Lloyd's (A+ rated by S&P) and is written on standard Lloyd's/London market forms.

StartPoint CEO Mark Peeters says of the announcement, "In a market that Lloyd's created over 80 years ago, StartPoint offers significant capacity and solid protection to the US marketplace. We provide a broad suite of products that includes Full, Side A and Blended coverage for predominantly US-domiciled companies. With an appetite that spans Fortune 1000 Companies to privately-held companies on both a primary and excess basis, we are introducing very valuable Lloyd's capacity to the US market that arguably has been limited for a number of years."

Patrick G. Ryan, Chairman, and CEO of RSG, adds, "StartPoint is strategically important for RSG. It represents a significant part of our global approach to provide specialty expertise and furthers our commitment to insurance underwriters, brokers and agents across a single, unique platform."

StartPoint works exclusively through insurance brokers.

For more information about StartPoint, contact Mark Peeters, +44 203 714 9577, mark.peeters@startpointum.com.

For more information on this release, contact Chelsey Krull, (312) 784-6043, ckrull@ryansg.com.

About Ryan Specialty Group, LLC and StartPoint
StartPoint is part of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC (RSG), a global holding company which includes highly-specialized underwriting companies under the RSG Underwriting Managers, LLC brand, a London operation, wholesale brokerage and other specialty services designed specifically for agents, brokers and insurers. www.ryansg.com

Lower rates for private school student accident coverage

FORT WAYNE (March 18, 2015) - K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), today announced lower rates for student accident coverage designed for private non-boarding K-12 schools.

K&K's private school student accident program provides coverage for all students participating in activities under the supervision of the school including travel. The program offers optional coverage for overnight field trips and interscholastic sports for grades 7-12 (including football). The program is not offered to public or boarding schools.

Rates are based on the total number of students and the grades of students enrolled at the school. Coverage is excess of existing health care insurance; the maximum coverage limit per injury per individual student is $25,000. The program is available in all states except New York. Coverage is offered on an admitted basis and provided through an insurance carrier rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company.

No prior appointment or agreement is necessary to submit applications for a coverage quotation. For more information, contact Cheryl Norris at 800.441.3994 ext. 5885 or by email at cheryl.norris@kandkinsurance.com.

All descriptions, summaries or highlights of coverage are for general informational purposes only and do not amend, alter or modify the actual terms or conditions of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed only by the terms and conditions of the relevant policy.

About K&K Insurance Group, Inc.
K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc, is a managing general underwriter offering insurance products and services to the sports, motorsports, recreation, leisure and entertainment industries.

About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 66,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and technical expertise. Aon has been named repeatedly as the world's best broker, best insurance intermediary, best reinsurance intermediary, best captives manager, and best employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources. Visit aon.com for more information on Aon and aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon's global partnership with Manchester United.

PartnerOne Environmental Launches New Product for Facilities

PartnerOne Environmental is working in partnership with Berkley Environmental, a Division of Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers, to offer PartnerOne Facilities Casualty & Pollution. This product provides General Liability and Site Specific Pollution Liability, as well as Contractors Pollution Liability and Products Pollution Liability for facilities. Premiums start at $10,000.

Target risks for PartnerOne Facilities Casualty & Pollution include: environmental products manufacturing, transfer stations, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, recycling operations, and cold storage warehousing.

PartnerOne Environmental is pleased to add PartnerOne Facilities Casualty & Pollution to its suite of successful products, which includes: PartnerOne Package, PartnerOne Contractors Pollution, PartnerOne Premises Pollution, PartnerOne Self Storage Plus, and PartnerOne Energy Select.

"A policy tailored to meet the unique exposures of operational and manufacturing facilities is the perfect complement to our existing platform," says Amanda Duncan, President of PartnerOne Environmental. "We are excited to partner with one of the strongest environmental carriers in the industry to provide this comprehensive policy and assist our agents and brokers in securing quality coverage for their clients."

PartnerOne Environmental® is a fully integrated source for environmental insurance products. It provides coverage for a variety of small- to middle-market contractors, consultants, and property owners and managers. All products are quoted, bound, and issued in-house, enabling PartnerOne Environmental to provide fast turnaround times and excellent service. PartnerOne Environmental coverages are offered by carriers rated "A+". www.p1enviro.com

Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers is an underwriting management company providing excess and surplus lines general liability coverage to the wholesale market and a complete portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance products to the entertainment, sports, and environmental industries. Its environmental division offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers underwrites on behalf of Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company, member companies of W. R. Berkley Corporation, both of which have an A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Excellent) and a Financial Size Category of XV (adjusted policyholders' surplus of $2 billion or greater). www.berkleysum.com/environmental.htm

If you would like more information on environmental insurance products, please contact PartnerOne Environment at 1-800-596-0172 or p1info@p1enviro.com.

CorRisk Solutions Announces SME Architects and Engineers Professional Liability Program

February 10, 2015, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS- CorRisk Solutions, a division of RSG Underwriting Managers, LLC, announced today SME Architects and Engineers Professional Liability Program enhancements.

CorRisk Solutions, already broadly known for its superior, technology-driven platform and underwriting capabilities, will underwrite, quote and bind new and renewal U.S. broker and agent produced SME architects and engineers business. Written on currently rated "AXV" paper, the program's area of concentration is accounts with revenues of $5 million or less with minimum premiums as low as $1,500 for $1 million in limits. Admitted in all 50 states, the program offers broad, flexible coverage, claims handling and risk management expertise and consulting.

A spokesperson for CorRisk commented, "The partnership with CorRisk Solutions provides more streamlined servicing capabilities and ensures product and underwriting consistency across this important portfolio of our U.S. SME architects and engineers business."

For additional information, please contact:
Tom Curran
SVP - Marketing/Business Development
C: 480-329-4919
marketing@corrisksolutions.com
www.corrisksolutions.com

About CorRisk Solutions:
CorRisk Solutions is part of RSG Underwriting Managers, LLC and a member of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC - a global holding company which includes other highly-specialized underwriting companies and specialty services designed specifically for agents, brokers and insurers. www.ryansg.com and www.corrisksolutions.com

SASSI Introduces Workers' Comp Coverage

Bay Shore, N.Y. - January 21, 2015 - SASSI, the Salon and Spa Specialty Insurance agency, today announced it is offering workers' compensation insurance coverage for salons, day spas, electrologists, beauty schools and barber shops.

Available through RTW, Inc., rated "A" by A.M. Best Company, the CompConnect program is available in most states. To meet the needs of small to mid-size salons and spas, premiums begin at $500 annually and range up to a maximum annual premium of $25,000.

"SASSI has offered specialized liability and property coverage to the beauty industry for many years, and we're pleased to be able to serve more of the industry's insurance needs with our new workers' compensation program," said Sean Brownyard, executive program manager for SASSI.

Salons, spas and other beauty industry businesses can learn more about CompConnect by asking their insurance agent, visiting www.sassiagency.com or calling 888-823-9380.

About SASSI
The Salon and Spa Specialty Insurance agency (SASSI), formerly known as the Hairdressers Agency, has been a leading innovator in providing specialized liability coverage to the beauty industry for 85 years. A division of W.H. Brownyard Corp., SASSI provides a wide range of insurance coverage for salons, day spas, electrologists, beauty schools and barber shops. Claims management is provided by Brownyard Claims Management, a loss prevention and full-service insurance claims facility. The company is based in Bay Shore, N.Y.

Media Contact: Gary Kimball; Kimball Communications; 610-559-7585; gkimball@kimballpr.com

Ryan Specialty Group's Global Special Risks Announces Full Underwriting Authority for Upstream Solutions Energy Package

January 8, 2015, CHICAGO, IL - Ryan Specialty Group's Global Special Risks (GSR), a subsidiary of RSG Underwriting Managers, LLC, announced today a new binding authority for the Upstream Solutions Energy Package, which provides products for oil and gas operators and non-operators of North American-based exploration and production companies. This new authority is the result of GSR's long-standing relationships with the London insurance market and is backed by some of the most experienced oil, gas and energy Underwriters at Lloyd's of London.

Steven J. England, President and CEO of GSR says of the new binding authority, "We are excited about this improved offering for operators and non-operators in the US and Canada. Our ability to underwrite, quote and bind business from Houston for North American retailers will provide much improved turnaround times for our trading partners."

The package will be underwritten in Houston, Texas by GSR's Chief Underwriting Officer, Thomas Morelli. Lines of coverage available in the new package include Control of Well (limits up to $50 million), Primary General Liability (limits up to $1 million, $2 million aggregate), Umbrella (limits up to $10 million) and Property (limits up to $20 million).

GSR specializes in underwriting various exposures in the upstream oil and gas business. The majority of GSR's business is placed through exclusive programs, such as this new facility for Upstream Solutions.

For more information on this release, contact Chelsey Krull, (312) 784-6043, ckrull@ryansg.com.

About Ryan Specialty Group, LLC and Global Special Risks (GSR)
Global Special Risks, LLC (GSR) is a subsidiary of RSG Underwriting Managers, LLC (RSG UM). RSG UM is a member of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC (RSG), a global holding company which includes highly-specialized underwriting companies under the RSG UM brand, a London operation, wholesale brokerage and other specialty services designed specifically for agents, brokers and insurers. For more information on GSR and RSG, visit www.globalspecialrisks.com and www.ryansg.com