This article by Tom Kussurelis, SVP and chief operating officer of National Programs, was published Nov. 27, 2023 in Carrier Management. Just a year ago, the insurance industry experienced widespread and significant tightening in the reinsurance markets. “Volatility” was the watchword as 2022 wound down. Reinsurers raised prices, toughened up terms and specified higher attachment points,… Read More
How Protector Plans launched their Executive Liability plan and saw immediate success
Protector Plans, a group of National Programs companies, recently rolled out their Protector Plans Executive Liability (PPEL) program. This project is bolstered by an experienced team of underwriters, product specialists and claims professionals—all with the backing of an A- (XV) rated carrier. The PPEL plan has been designed for private and not-for-profit companies via a… Read More
National Programs Teammate Spotlight: Marla Peters, EVP and Chief Underwriting Officer, American Specialty
We recently sat down with Marla Peters to discuss her current role at American Specialty, as well as the journey that took her from college graduate to EVP and Chief Underwriting Officer for a company she loves. First, what does your job as EVP and CUO entail? I’m responsible for driving our underwriting results… Read More
National Programs company spotlight: Public Risk Underwriters of Florida
Public Risk Underwriters of Florida Public Risk Underwriters (PRU) of Florida, Inc. serves as the program administrator for the Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust (Preferred). As a program administrator, PRU provides underwriting, loss control, marketing and accounting services for Preferred while offering property and casualty insurance to more than 400 public entities located throughout the state… Read More
How Arrowhead’s Excess & Surplus team launched a new product and wrote a $100,000 policy on the same day
Arrowhead’s Excess & Surplus team, led by SVP Britt Sellers, launched a Primary GL product in May and wrote a six-figure policy on the first day. We sat down with Britt Sellers and Rich Collins, VP of Operations, to learn how they did it—and how they saw success so quickly. What were you seeing (or… Read More