Risk Management, Life Insurance
Businesswire | July 04, 2023
Nassau Financial Group, L.P. (“Nassau”) today announced that its subsidiary, Nassau Life Insurance Company (“NNY”), has completed the acquisition of Delaware Life Insurance Company of New York (“DLNY”) from Delaware Life Insurance Company (“Delaware Life”), a Group 1001 company.
NNY and DLNY are New York-domiciled life insurance companies, and Nassau plans to merge DLNY into NNY.
“It has been our pleasure to work with the team at Group 1001 and Delaware Life, enabling the sale of their non-strategic business line," said Phil Gass, Chief Executive Officer of Nassau. “As Nassau’s fourth insurance acquisition, the closing of this transaction marks yet another milestone as we continue to expand our New York presence. We look forward to welcoming the DLNY policyholders to Nassau.”
"We have worked closely with Nassau Financial Group to ensure a smooth transition for our policyholders,'' said Dan Towriss, CEO and President of Group 1001, the parent company of Delaware Life. "Our highest priority has been to ensure that this change is as seamless as possible."
DLNY is a provider of fixed annuities, variable annuities, and life insurance products with approximately 16,000 policies in force and $1.6 billion in assets as of March 31, 2023. The company does not have employees, and its business was managed as part of Delaware Life.
Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisor to Nassau, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal advisor to Delaware Life.
About Nassau Financial Group
Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Nassau Financial Group is a growth focused and digitally enabled financial services company with three distinct and closely connected businesses: insurance, reinsurance, and asset management. Nassau was founded in 2015 and, adjusted for the DLNY acquisition, has approximately $24 billion in assets, $1.3 billion in total adjusted capital, and 400,000 policyholders as of March 31, 2023. For more information, visit nfg.com.
About Group 1001
Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Group 1001”) is a technology-driven financial services company with a mission to empower customers, employees, and communities by making innovative products accessible to everyone. Group 1001 strives to demystify how insurance and annuity products are purchased today by leveraging technology to provide intuitive financial solutions for all Americans. As part of its mission, Group 1001 invests in strategic partnerships to connect with and transform communities through education and sports. As of March 31, 2023, Group 1001 had combined assets under management of approximately $60.1 billion and comprises the following brands: Delaware Life, Gainbridge®, Clear Spring Health, Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group, and Clear Spring Life. For more information about Group 1001, visit group1001.com. For more information about Delaware Life, visit delawarelife.com.
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Risk Management, Insurance Technology
PRnewswire | July 06, 2023
Oakbridge Insurance Agency LLC (Oakbridge), one of the largest independent insurance and risk management agencies in the United States, today announced a new partnership with JHA Risk Management (JHARM), a personal and commercial property and casualty insurance agency in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Specializing in risk management solutions, surety bonds, employee benefits and construction and educational coverage, JHA Risk Management has deep roots in North Carolina.
"JHA Risk Management is a great agency and we're excited to partner with them in North Carolina," said Oakbridge CEO Robbie Smith. "Our shared values and commitment to the community make them an excellent addition."
The partnership provides both firms with access to a broader pool of resources, industry knowledge and continued opportunities for growth in North Carolina.
"In our business, relationships matter and Oakbridge's culture and reputation for outstanding service were key factors in undertaking this partnership," said JHA Risk Management president Paul Bauer.
"Our partnership with Oakbridge is going to help us accelerate growth," adds Thomas Rhodes, JHARM Vice President. "Their back-office resources will free us up to concentrate on service and focus on organic growth. This move allows us to scale our business quickly."
As an Oakbridge partner, JHA Risk Management will maintain its office in Rocky Mount, NC.
About Oakbridge Insurance Agency
Founded in 2020, Oakbridge Insurance Agency LLC is a rapidly growing partnership model for firms seeking accelerated growth, access to capital and an expanded suite of resources with which to serve clients. Ranked a "Top 100" insurance brokerage by Business Insurance and Insurance Journal magazines, Oakbridge is one of the largest privately owned insurance, risk management and employee benefits agencies in the country. The agency has specific experience in the agriculture, employee benefits, bond/surety, construction, financial, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, senior living, hospitality, and transportation industries. Learn more: oakbridgeinsurance.com.
About JHA Risk Management
For over 115 years, JHA Risk Management has made it their mission to help clients protect themselves from the unique risks they face. By adhering to the principles of exceptional service, integrity, and professionalism, JHA Risk Management is committed to providing clients with insurance solutions that work for them. JHA strives to always exceed the customer's expectations while providing a positive work environment for employees that allows them to achieve their personal goals. Learn more: jharm.com
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Claims, Compliance
Businesswire | July 03, 2023
One Inc, the leading digital payments network for the insurance industry, announced today that Safety Insurance Group (Safety) has selected One Inc’s ClaimsPay® to modernize the consumer experience and provide instant claims payment functionality to its customers. This partnership underscores the industry’s emphasis on digital payment solutions and eliminating physical check reimbursements. One Inc currently enables more than 240 insurance carriers to process over $51 billion in payments annually.
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Safety provides a full range of property and casualty insurance products and operates exclusively in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. As part of the company’s goal to provide industry-leading ease of doing business and maximum efficiency, Safety selected One Inc’s ClaimsPay solution to streamline its entire claims disbursement process.
Through One Inc’s ClaimsPay platform, Safety customers will have the option to receive digital payments through popular payment platforms like Venmo and PayPal, in addition to direct payment options. With integrated mobile and web platforms, Safety seeks to provide customers with a modern claims experience that uses familiar mobile technology.
“Integrating One Inc’s ClaimsPay was a natural choice as we sought to innovate this vital area of our business,” said Steve Varga, Vice President of MIS. “We are focused on modernizing property and casualty insurance and are always looking for partners that deliver modern tools to improve the customer experience. Security, speed, and ease of the process are our top priorities, and ClaimsPay will help us meet and exceed those benchmarks.”
“Instant payments deliver a required customer value proposition and a competitive advantage to insurance carriers,” said Ian Drysdale, CEO at One Inc. “As Safety Group looks to prioritize efficiency, many insurers are eyeing their claims technology to provide digital infrastructure that can help them rapidly adapt to the ever-changing needs of customers and stay ahead of the competition. We are proud that leading carriers like Safety are choosing One Inc for claims payment transformation.”
About One Inc
One Inc is modernizing the insurance industry through a unified and frictionless payment network. Focusing only on the insurance industry, One Inc helps carriers transform their operations by reducing costs, increasing security, and optimizing customer experience. The comprehensive end-to-end digital payments platform provides expanded payment options, multi-channel digital communications, and rapid digital claim payments, even for the most complex insurance use cases. As one of the fastest-growing digital payments platforms in the insurance industry, One Inc manages billions of dollars per year in premiums and claim payments. For more information, please visit oneinc.com.
About Safety
Safety Insurance Group, Inc., based in Boston, MA, is the parent of Safety Insurance Company, Safety Indemnity Insurance Company, Safety Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Safety Northeast Insurance Company, and Safety Northeast Insurance Agency. Operating exclusively in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, Safety is a leading writer of property and casualty insurance products, including private passenger automobile, commercial automobile, homeowners, dwelling fire, umbrella, and business owner policies. For more information, please visit safetyinsurance.com
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