Vantage Risk

Vantage Risk enters US large property space with E&S capacity

Vantage Risk has launched a US large property offering with an emphasis on deep data and analytics that is aimed at middle market and corporate clients, with primary and excess coverages available nationwide supported by an initial $5mn-$10mn line written on a non-admitted basis, E&S Insurer can reveal.

Vantage now offering DiMarco-led surplus lines US primary casualty cover

Vantage Group has added to its product suite with the carrier now offering US primary casualty coverage on a surplus lines basis to complement its existing Bermuda and US excess offerings.

Vantage hires BHSI’s Dannecker to lead new environmental offering

Vantage Group Holdings has extended its contractors pollution liability and professional liability coverage to environmental contractors and consultants, hiring Michael Dannecker from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance to lead the new non-admitted offerings.

Vantage Risk adds Foulger and Dowrich to board

Bermudian Vantage Risk has named Caroline Foulger and Dave Dowrich as independent directors on its board.

Vantage looks to add frontline underwriters to build out E&S-focused US insurance book

After pushing past $900mn of gross written premium in its second full year of operations, Vantage Risk expects its portfolio to move from a current 50:50 split to a heavier insurance weighting than in reinsurance this year as it eyes growth opportunities in its fast-growing non-admitted business in the US, E&S Insurer can reveal.

Vantage names Watkins head of excess casualty and BDA healthcare

Vantage Group has appointed Denise Watkins as head of excess casualty and Bermuda Healthcare, based on the island and reporting to the expansive carrier’s chief officer of insurance Alex Blanco.