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Falvey | February 28, 2023
On February 27, 2023, Falvey Insurance Group (Falvey) launched inland marine coverage to its existing product offering. With the natural extension, it has on board an experienced team to establish this inland marine product in the insurance market.
The list of the experienced team members and their respective designations in the company is as follows:
Ed Helfers – Principal, Inland Marine
Lisa Uzzo – Principal, Inland Marine
Joanne Stewart – Cicero – Vice President, Claims, Inland Marine
Maureen Connelly – Associate Vice President, Inland Marine
Thomas Helfers – Associate Vice President, Inland Marine
Bob Sundberg – Manger Underwriting Operations, Inland Marine
Its premium product provides excellent coverage with additional value-added services at no extra charge. With its experience in the insurance market, it has developed relationships with its customers and brokerage partners. It has always addressed the urgent needs of the clients and offered solutions that are beyond their expectations. With one broker agreement, clients have access to complete Falvey Insurance Group's products with the universal claim and loss control experience. In addition, clients experience similar quality service from any of its underwriting teams.
Chief Underwriting Officer of Falvey, Mike McKenna said, "We are excited to have Ed, Lisa, Maureen, Thomas, Joanne, and Bob join Falvey to lead our newest product offerings in the Inland Marine marketplace. This group is uniquely qualified with substantial experience across underwriting, policy administration as well as claims enabling a fast-to-market launch." He added, "We are excited for the opportunity to join Falvey and build a product from the ground up especially with an organization that has an aligned passion for success and strong work culture. As Falvey is already growing in marine and transportation markets; expanding into Inland Marine and related property products will assist in continuing the expansion in the specialty space."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About Falvey
Headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Falvey, an insurance services provider, has connected insurance brokers, clients and agents worldwide since 1995. It provides services for insurance claims, underwriting, loss prevention, cargo insurance, pollution insurance, shipper insurance, stock throughput, transportation, and logistic liability. In addition, its wholesale division offers supplement products like a product recall, motor truck cargo, and builder's risk. It specializes in solutions for freight, supply chain, logistics and transportation. Its underwritings include three significant segments; general cargo, life sciences, and technology. In addition, it offers full-value, all-risk domestic and international shipping insurance through an API integration with the client's existing shipping software.
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Verlingue | January 17, 2023
Verlingue, a French Adelaïde Group subsidiary specializing in corporate protection, is expanding into the Grand Est region (France) with two new acquisitions.
Cabinet Depeyre, an insurance broker founded in 1997, specializes in consulting and managing complex business risks. Meanwhile, Depeyre Solutions, established in 2014, is a business risk underwriting agency for brokers and general agents. The group employs 23 people for commissions of just over €4 million.
Cabinet Depeyre, an insurance broker specializing in complex business risks, works with its clients to analyze, prevent, and manage their risks. The Cabinet Depeyre teams have expert knowledge in high-pressure industries like wood processing, transportation, and logistics, building material producers and traders, etc., whether in civil liability or property damage cases.
Jean-Michel Depeyre, Head of both companies, stated, "With Verlingue, I firmly believe that our teams will be able to provide even better support to our customers and provide them with all the solutions offered by a company with which we already share common values and a vision of our role as a trusted partner in risk management."
(Source- Business Wire)
Following the acquisition of RT Global Insurance in Portugal at the end of 2022, Cabinet Depeyre and Depeyre Solutions in France strengthen Verlingue's external growth dynamics as part of its strategic plan for 2024.
About Verlingue
The company uses corporate risk management and employee protection to help clients create value and perform. Intending to make insurance simple, Verlingue advises and manages insurance programs for over 3,200 corporate clients. With offices in Portugal, France, Great Britain, and Switzerland and partners in over 100 countries, it creates simple yet practical solutions to safeguard the client's company (corporate risk) and employees. In addition, Verlingue collaborates with its clients to better identify and plan for future threats (supplementary social protection schemes and pensions).
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IMG | March 01, 2023
On February 28, 2023, International Medical Group (IMG), an insurance services provider, was awarded Forbes Advisor's Best of 2023 Awards in the category of travel insurance companies. Forbes Advisor has recognized it for the second year in a row.
IMG's iTravelInsured Travel LX plan has particularly attracted the attention of Forbes Advisor. It is an excellent travel insurance solution for dog owners and a popular insurance plan of IMG. It provides insurance coverage for additional kennel fees, which a pet needs on a trip delay for an extended stay at a commercial kennel. In addition, it offers trip cancellation and interruption benefits and is applicable only when the service animal or pet suffers an injury, sickness or death during the trip.
Forbes Advisor is a trusted insights provider for finance and businesses through news, reviews and advice, assisting consumers with smart decisions and perfect products for their choice without effort. Forbes Advisor's awards recognize the company after in-depth analysis for being an impartial consumer champion. Its experienced reporters and editors have a keen eye on product features and consumer experience in the industry. With years of dedication, people expect authentic financial news and guidance from it. The recognition from Forbes Advisor represents that the brand has strong support and establishment in the business and consumer finance community.
IMG's Director of International Sales – Travel, Grant Hayes said, "IMG is honored to be recognized once again as one of the best travel insurance companies in the market." He added, "Our iTravelInsured Travel Series is a market-leading line of travel protection plans designed to meet the varying needs of travelers while they're away from home."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
IMG's Chief Commercial Officer, Scott Ackerman said, "At IMG, we understand that pets are like family. Our pet-related benefits set us apart from the competition and are valued greatly by our customers." He added, "Being recognized as a travel insurance company that is great for dog owners is truly a testament to the many unique benefits we offer our customers through our travel protection plans."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About IMG
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, IMG, an insurance company, offers solutions for expatriates, international students, missions organizations, marine crews, corporate group insurance, cost containment, stop loss insurance, medical management, assistance services, medical evacuation, travel insurance, and international medical insurance. It has provided insurance benefits and assistance services worldwide since 1990. Its well-known services are travel and health safety solutions, with insurance programs like international private medical insurance, trip medical insurance, and services like enterprise and insurance administrative services, 24/7 emergency medical, security, and travel assistance.
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