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Lowell Bassett, senior underwriter II, Admiral Insurance, said he sees a return of bars and restaurants post-COVID and the rise of new liquor liability risks at ax throwing facilities. Watch the AM Best TV video from the 2023 WSIA Annual Marketplace to learn more about Excess and Surplus Lines.

Nir Gabay, senior vice president, underwriting professional liability, Admiral Insurance, said insurers should use caution in deploying artificial intelligence-enabled technology or risk issues of privacy, risk management, and governance. Watch the AM Best TV video from the 2023 WSIA Annual Marketplace to learn more about Excess and Surplus Lines.    

Admiral Insurance Group sponsors 25 minute on-demand to the point webinars on topics impacting the design and construction industry. Webinars are delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the industry.

Admiral Insurance Group sponsors 30 minute on-demand to the point webinars on topics impacting the design and construction industry. Webinars are delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the industry.

Admiral Insurance Group sponsors 30 minute on-demand to the point webinars on topics impacting the design and construction industry. Webinars are delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the industry.

Admiral Insurance Group sponsors short, to-the-point on-demand webinars that impact the design and construction industry. The webinars are delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

Admiral’s President, Dan Smyrl took part in a panel at the 2022 WSIA Annual Marketplace to discuss industry trends. The panel of insurance experts talked about the continued growth in E&S, evolving risks, future opportunities, the rising use of technology, attracting talent, and how innovation will drive growth in the market.

Joe Dahlvig, Senior Casualty Underwriter at Admiral Insurance Group discussed the ever-evolving cannabis industry.

Hong Nguyen, Team Leader, Underwriting Professional Liability at Admiral Insurance Company discusses the challenges of underwriting medical as we see an uptick in submissions in recent years. Along with this, businesses are becoming more complex, and underwriters need to be more innovative with their coverage solutions.

Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute on-demand webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 35-minute on-demand webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry. About the Webinar Tim Corbett, Founder and President of SmartRisk, discusses the important factors that go into obtaining and targeting larger A/E firms. This session identifies recent industry and claim trends, A/E […]

Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute on-demand webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

Robert Mescher, senior VP of Casualty at Admiral Insurance Group, sat down with Insurance Business at the WSIA Annual Marketplace in San Diego to discuss what can be done to make roles in the industry more approachable in 2022. Click here to learn how we work with universities to bring new talent into the industry.

Nir Gabay, senior vice president, underwriting professional liability, Admiral Insurance, said artificial intelligence and other tech are moving underwriters to a greater emphasis on decision-making. Watch the AM Best TV video from the 2021 WSIA Annual Marketplace to learn more about Excess and Surplus Lines.  

Greg Ferrell, vice president, professional liability, Admiral Insurance, said the health marketplace is encouraging growth and aggregation for insureds. Watch the AM Best TV video from the 2021 WSIA Annual Marketplace to learn more about Medical Professional Liability.  

Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute on-demand webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Daniel Smyrl as president of Admiral Insurance Group (Admiral). He succeeds Curtis E. Fletcher, who has been named chairman of Admiral. The appointments are effective immediately. Mr. Smyrl joined Admiral in 2002 and most recently served as executive vice president of underwriting. He has nearly […]

Admiral Insurance Group, a Berkley Company, today announced the promotion of Bob Mescher to Senior Vice President, Casualty, after leading the Mount Laurel Casualty team since 2015. Ryan Shroyer has been promoted to Vice President, Casualty, filling Mescher’s previous role in Mount Laurel.

Admiral Insurance Group, a Berkley Company, today announced the appointment of Robert Price, CPA as Senior Vice President, Operations. In this role, Mr. Price will work as a strategic partner to Admiral Insurance Group’s president and its senior leadership team, with responsibility for driving the organization’s overall vision, operating strategy, and innovation.

On Thursday, August 26th, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

Matt Thomas, Admiral’s VP of Professional and Contractor’s E&O product leader, published an in depth article that outlines what Contractor’s E&O coverage is, the gaps in CGL, and why it’s so important for insureds. Check it out on the PLUS blog!  https://hubs.ly/H0Qztwg0

On Thursday, May 27th, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

On Thursday, February 25th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

Admiral’s Dan Smyrl, executive vice president, is featured in the January edition of Independent Agent Magazine discussing the topic – Product Liability: Emerging Risks Indicate Market Growth. Check it out! http://ow.ly/djvJ50DhBHk

On Thursday, November 19th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

This video is designed to educate brokers on the topic of Contract Laboratory Qualification. The presentation features Tara Lin Couch, Ph.D., Senior Director of Dietary Supplement, and Tobacco Services from EAS Consulting Group.

On Thursday, August 20th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

On Thursday, April 16th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group will sponsor a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

Admiral’s Erich Bublitz, VP of Cannabis Underwriting, Keith Distel, Team Leader, Casualty Underwriting, and Dan Mayo, Senior Underwriter, present a 45-minute, pre-recorded webinar: Emerging Risks and Enhanced Coverages for the Cannabis Industry.  In the webinar, we discuss: How is the recent focus on vape issues being addressed in insurance coverage? How does coverage respond to […]

On Thursday, February 20th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

On Thursday, November 14th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group will sponsor a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

On Wednesday, October 2, at 1pm EST, Admiral hosted a webinar to discuss the fast pace at which the cannabis industry, and as a result cannabis insurance, is evolving to meet the industry’s needs.

On Thursday, August 22nd, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group will sponsor a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

Investing in Our People Admiral Insurance Group, a Berkley company, today announced De’An Woodford will lead learning and development for the organization. In this role, Woodford will work collaboratively with human resources and the senior leadership team to ensure the training programs align well with Admiral’s strategic initiatives and help facilitate the career development of […]

Join us on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at 1 PM EST for a complimentary one-hour webinar:  Cannabidiol (CBD) – A 360° View.  On this webinar, we will feature members of our Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle Team along with Dr. Rita McGuire to discuss the following topics: Understanding CBD Legalization and the 2018 Farm Bill CBD […]

On Thursday, May 30th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group will sponsor a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

On Thursday, February 21st, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group will sponsor a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.

Admiral Insurance Group, a Berkley company, would like to announce the appointments of Leah Taylor as Senior Vice President, Underwriting Services, and Mark Brown as Chief Underwriting Officer. Leah will work closely with the Casualty and Professional units to drive innovation and implement efficiencies in the production of business. In this new role, she will be responsible for […]

On Wednesday, January 30, at 1pm, Admiral Insurance Group hosted a free, one hour webinar that examined the current state of the cannabis insurance industry and where it is heading.

Admiral Insurance Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Curt Fletcher as president of Admiral Insurance, a Berkley Company.  Curt joined Admiral Insurance in 1998 and most recently served as executive vice president and chief underwriting officer. He has over 30 years of experience in the property casualty insurance industry and significant expertise in […]

Admiral Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Woodward to the position of Vice President-Professional Liability for the Mount Laurel Office. Ben joined Admiral in 2011.  Over the past seven years, he has demonstrated exemplary leadership with increasing roles of responsibility.  He most recently served as a Senior Underwriter and focused on […]

Admiral Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Nir Gabay to the position of Senior Vice President-Professional Liability.  Nir began his career at Admiral in 2007 specializing in Professional Liability. He most recently served as the Vice President of Professional Liability in charge of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West territories.  In his new […]

We are excited to announce that Nir Gabay, Vice President of Underwriting, Professional Liability, will be a speaker for the WSIA Excess & Surplus Lines Program.  The session will be held on June 3-6, 2017 in St. Louis MO. We are excited to have the opportunity to connect with insurance professionals early in their careers. […]

We are excited to announce that Ben Woodward, Senior Underwriter, will be a Panel Speaker at the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Academy on April 26 in Chicago. He will be discussing such topics as target market(s) for the design & construction industry, difficult and hard to place fields for the insurance industry, biggest determinants of […]

Congratulations to Admiral Insurance Group’s Mandy Murphy, Senior Underwriter, who will be a Panelist at the upcoming Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference on April 10, 2018 in San Diego, California. Mandy will be discussing, “The Growing Practice of Naturopathic Medicine – Underwriting and Risk Management Considerations.”

Insurance brokers and retail agents were invited to join us on Wednesday, October 18 at 10AM PT/1PM ET for a FREE webinar focused on the major causes of claims for design firms today.

It’s nearly impossible to pass a grocery or convenience store counter without coming face-to-face with some type of dietary supplement. From energy drinks to weight-loss pills, the types of dietary supplements available have exploded from your common vitamin tablets to complex compounds in a short number of years. This growth has been a lure to […]

Admiral Insurance Group’s Joseph Junfola, CPCU, Assistant Secretary, Claims will be a Panelist at the upcoming West Coast Casualty’s Construction Defect Seminar on May 19, 2017, in Anaheim, California.  Joe will be discussing, “Understanding and Handling Mixed Use Development Claims from an Underwriting, Claims, and Defense Counsel Perspective.” The West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar […]

Admiral Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Thomas to the position of Vice President-Professional Liability for the Seattle Office. Matt joined Admiral in 2010 and most recently was a Senior Underwriter. Throughout his time with Admiral, he has demonstrated exemplary leadership. We at Admiral are very excited for the Seattle team […]

We are excited to announce that Scott Barraclough, President, and CEO, will be conducting an industry speaker session for the Temple Risk Management & Insurance and Actuarial Sciences Program Students. The session will be held on February 22nd in Alter Hall on Temple University’s campus in downtown Philadelphia. We are excited to have the opportunity […]

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ (PRWEB) — Admiral Insurance Group, a W. R. Berkley company, announced the promotions of Curt Fletcher to executive vice president of underwriting, Dan Smyrl to senior vice president of casualty, and Leah Taylor to senior vice president of professional liability.