Public entity insurance operates in a world of its own — one shaped by tort immunity, political scrutiny and complex exposures that demand specialized carriers and tailored solutions. Apex Insurance Agency, a nationally recognized brand and member of global wholesale brokerage, Bridge Specialty Group, serves as the platform for the Public Entity Practice Group and… Read More
Why D&O premiums keep rising in biotech, and what boards can learn from it
By Illana Goldfinger, Life Sciences practice group leader While many brokers lament the “soft market” and excess capacity across most commercial lines, the picture looks quite different in Life Sciences, especially in biotech. D&O premiums continue to climb, and markets willing to take on this class of risk are shrinking. So, what’s driving this trend?… Read More
Bridge Specialty’s Environmental Practice Group brings clarity to overlooked risk
Bridge Specialty Group connects retail partners with tailored insurance solutions through specialized practice groups spanning Property, Casualty, Environmental, Executive Risk, Farm & Ranch, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Personal Lines, Public Entity, Transportation, and Workers’ Compensation. This month’s practice group feature highlights the Environmental Practice Group, led by Kari Kohal, president and managing director at ARMR. ARMR’s… Read More
Bridge Specialty Group announces leadership appointments in the Mid-Atlantic & Delta region
At Bridge Specialty Group, our growth is driven by the strength, leadership and expertise of our people. We are proud to announce several well‑earned leadership promotions across our Mid-Atlantic & Delta Region that underscore our commitment to developing leaders who reflect our ongoing investment in talent and help position our teams for even greater success. … Read More
Staying ahead of Life Sciences risk
Bridge Specialty Group holds market recognition that enables us to connect retail partners with tailored insurance solutions, and we do that through our specific practice groups including Property, Casualty, Environmental, Executive Risk, Farm & Ranch, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Personal Lines, Public Entity, Transportation and Workers’ Compensation. As we continue to expand our products and capabilities… Read More
Bridge Specialty Group acquires the assets of Shoemaker & Besser Associates, Inc.
Bridge Specialty Group (“BSG”), alongside Jack Brubaker and L. Allan Boyd, owners of Shoemaker & Besser Associates, Inc. (“Shoemaker & Besser”), today announced that a BSG company has acquired the assets of Shoemaker & Besser. Established in 1959, Shoemaker & Besser is a full-service managing general agent and wholesale insurance brokerage located in York, Pennsylvania…. Read More
