C&S Specialty Underwriters, an Atlanta-based managing general underwriter, has announced that it has entered into a program administration agreement with CUMIS Specialty Insurance Company (CSIC) to underwrite commercial general liability for specialty construction risks. CSIC is a surplus lines insurer and part of the CUNA Mutual Group.
“We are excited about our new partnership with the CUNA Mutual Group, which strengthens our long-term commitment to the specialty construction market,” said Preston Starr, managing executive at C&S. “The program with CUMIS Specialty Insurance Company expands our construction capabilities throughout the US, including for West Coast contractors.”
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“CUNA Mutual Group is committed to expanding our program business portfolio over the long term, and leveraging the underwriting knowledge of C&S is an ideal way for us to advance that objective,” said Stafford Chisholm, director of P&C programs for CUNA Mutual Group.
Under the deal, C&S expects to accept construction submissions through approved wholesale brokers on behalf of CSIC beginning next month for risks with effective dates of Oct. 1 and after.
