The agreement will bolster Asic’s surplus and expand underwriting capacity.

The two senior positions will be based in London.

In Q2, median property price increases decelerated to 2.3%.

A recent panel discussion at the WSIA Annual Marketplace in San Diego highlighted how speed, creativity, and relationships are driving growth in the E&S market despite challenges including talent retention, social inflation, and natural catastrophes. Speakers included Stephen Buonpane, President, Everest Evolution; Brenda Austenfeld, President - RT Specialty / CEO - National Property; Jeff McNatt, President, AmWINS Brokerage; Andrew Grim, Executive Director of Specialty, Brown & Riding; and Kristyn Smallcombe, Casualty Practice Group Director, CRC.

Bill McElroy, Portfolio Director of Casualty for Aspen discusses social inflation, litigation financing, and the industry's response, at the WSIA Conference in San Diego.

Steve Dubiel discusses the evolving risks in construction and market responses to rising costs, at the WSIA Conference in San Diego.

Jack Kuhn, President of Westfield Specialty discusses market trends, growth opportunities, and challenges in the insurance industry.

Michael Carr, Head of E&S Property for AXIS discusses the stabilizing E&S property market, valuation challenges, and growth opportunities.

Steve Boyd, President of Bridge Specialty Group on the changing wholesale broker role, E&S market growth, and global expansion.

CEO, Jessica Buss reflects on Argo's first-year transformation, growth strategies and market outlook, at the WSIA Conference in San Diego.

David Corry, Head of Casualty at Argo, discusses the booming E&S casualty market, key growth areas, and challenges in underwriting large programs, at the WSIA conference in San Diego.

Jon Knouse, Chief Property Officer at Dual shares insights into the evolving E&S property market landscape.

Guenter Kryszon, Chief Underwriting Officer at Markel Specialty, discusses the thriving E&S market, key challenges in casualty and professional liability, and Markel's growth strategies.

Tom Nasso, CUO for Falvey discusses how the booming logistics sector tackles workforce shortages and theft risks.

Rick Grimes, National Wholesale Practice Leader at One80 Intermediaries talks about current trends, market pressure, and innovation in products, at the WSIA Conference in San Diego.

Arch Insurance EVP Sue Srinivasan discusses integrating Fireman's Fund and new opportunities for growth, at the WSIA Conference in San Diego.

Jason Conkin, EVP of Arch’s E&S Casualty Group discusses the fast-paced growth and challenges in the E&S casualty market, highlighting the demand for solutions and maintaining strong broker relationships.

John Burkhart discusses the challenges and trends in the true E&S market, social inflation, and how technology is reshaping the underwriting process, at the WSIA conference in San Diego.

Blair Bartlett, VP of Financial Institutions for Crum & Forster discusses FinTech trends, regulatory risks, and insurance solutions.

Stephen Buonpane, President of Everest Evolution, discusses the new brand launch, market growth, and innovations shaping the E&S sector.

Lucy Pilko, CEO of the Americas at AXA XL, discusses the growth in E&S markets, cyber risk preparedness, and industry challenges in an evolving risk landscape at WSIA.

Matt Grossberg, CEO of ISC discusses market cycles, new programs, and growth opportunities at WSIA.