Verde, backed by White Bear Managers, is a Financial Lines MGA that supports a more sustainable future. It was founded in September 2023 by two underwriters, James Pallett, who brings over 10 years of brokerage and underwriting experience in Financial Lines, and James Reynolds, who has been in the Professional and Financial Risks market for … Read more
Evertas is the world’s first crypto insurance company and the only one backed by the Lloyd’s of London — as well as Accelerant. The mission of Evertas is to bring scalable risk transfer solutions and subject matter expertise to the crypto industry, thereby driving adoption. Thomas Shewchuck, Head of Underwriting at Evertas, shared his journey … Read more
Building strong relationships with our Members is at the core of what we value at Accelerant. We spoke to Jeffrey Longbons, President and Founder of Wyvern Underwriters, on his experience working with the Accelerant team. “I love the ability to have direct interaction with their leadership. Jeff Radke is always there, very involved, and gets … Read more
At Accelerant, we believe in empowering our Members so they can better serve their clients. One key element of our model is empowering entrepreneurial underwriters to start their own MGAs. We spoke with Phil Terrill, the founder of SoleSafe, an Accelerant Member that offers the ultimate in sneaker insurance, for his tips for starting your … Read more
The construction industry is a vital part of the American economy, with annual spending reaching $1.7 trillion. Contract surety bonds protect about a quarter of all U.S. construction spending — but actually obtaining a contract surety bond can be complicated and time-consuming, involving numerous applications, documentation requirements, and follow-up questions. Jack Genet, CEO of inRev, had … Read more
UBI, an MGA focused on the French construction market, was founded in 2014 by four industry veterans who saw an opportunity to bring a fresh perspective to the market. Their vision was to cut through the bureaucracy and challenges of the market by working closely with brokers to offer tailored solutions and a client-centric approach. … Read more