SWISSRE/WESTPORT INSURANCE COMPANY NAME CHANGE

SwissRe/Westport Insurance Company Name Change & Enhanced Policy Form

By Jeff Albright, IIABL CEO

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions recently announced substantive improvements in Agents’ Professional Liability policy language as a result of an updated filing to the Westport Insurance Corporation Insurance Industry Professionals Liability Coverage for Insurance Agencies policy form.

These changes do not impact premiums and require no additional payment. Click here to view a detailed overview of the upcoming improvements to the Swiss Re / Westport policy, including:

Two new deductible reduction options Hammer clause removed Insolvency exclusion, relaxing the AM Best rating requirement from B+ to B. Enhanced definition of Professional Services to include client referrals Key Insurance Professional Assistance (New coverage!)

Swiss Re also announced an upcoming corporate name change from Westport Insurance Corporation to North American Specialty Insurance Company, NAS. This name change is occurring to reduce complexity, enable strategic growth and improve financial efficiency.

Should you have any questions, please contact your dedicated state E&O program manager Jamie Newchurch at JNewchurch@IIABL.com or (225) 236-1350. We are here to help!