We sat down with Nolan Whitenack, who was recently named leader of Bridge Specialty Group’s Personal Lines business. Whitenack has more than a decade of experience at personal lines carriers, most recently managing the Southwest Region at PURE Insurance, which was a $200 million premium book of business that included both admitted and non-admitted high-net-worth… Read More
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How collaboration and creativity keep our Public Entity Practice Group ahead in a complex space
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 Healthcare Practice Group built for today’s most complex risks
With healthcare being one of the most complex and demanding sectors in insurance – from long-term care facilities and hospitals to allied healthcare providers and physician groups – the risks require specialized expertise, deep market relationships and a disciplined approach to underwriting. The practice group understands these unique challenges healthcare facilities face when it comes… Read More
How changes in vaccine guidelines are affecting risk exposure
by Illana Goldfinger, Life Sciences Practice Group Leader Recent changes to federal vaccine guidelines are introducing new uncertainty across the insurance and liability landscape. As recommendations shift toward shared clinical decision‑making and more individualized care, long‑standing assumptions about standards of care, coverage, and risk allocation are being reevaluated. Our Life Sciences Practice Group leader, Illana… Read More
