Dennis DiCapua, president, program division
BRECKENRIDGE INSURANCE
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he program division of Breckenridge Insurance (formerly Blue River Underwriters) has proved that it can adapt quickly to challenging times and capture market opportunities. “With COVID-19, we adapted several programs to simplify the process for our agents and enhance our solutions based on the needs of the insureds,” says Dennis DiCapua, president of Breckenridge’s program division. “For example, as more people sought refuge in the great outdoors, we updated and improved our outdoors insurance program. We now offer workers’ compensation for this dynamic workforce and cyber coverage for owners who had to run their operations differently and the ability for those owners to readily pay their premium online. We also added the ability to cover gun ranges with or without retail operations to meet growing interest in this sector.” Overall, Breckenridge combines the strength of program underwriting specialists with brokerage and binding professionals to deliver competitive coverage solutions to independent agents and brokers across the US. With more than 100 employees in 15 US locations, Breckenridge supports 15 specialty programs, including contractors’ package
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policies; workers’ comp; outdoor sports and leisure; E&S property; and cannabis, smoke and vape shops. Recent additions include cryotherapy and sports therapy, oil and gas consultants, fleet leasing, non-standard auto, and stop-loss self-insured healthcare benefits programs. DiCapua characterizes Breckenridge as a mid-sized intermediary with the size, resources and outlook to help agents and brokers support programs for middle-market accounts. “Breckenridge’s ‘secret sauce’ is its specialized underwriting expertise in numerous commercial classes,” he says. “That’s why carriers enjoy working with us.” Tim Anders, senior vice president of underwriting, adds that “Breckenridge is widely recognized by insurers for its underwriting integrity and as a reliable distribution partner with a proven track record. We have made a priority of developing deep industry underwriting expertise.” Over the next year, the company plans to leverage its expertise to “incubate” programs from business that has developed significant volume or wherever it sees opportunities in emerging trends. “We have the infrastructure, the capital and the selectivity to choose among partners
who are committed to growth,” DiCapua says. “We will continue to invest back into our business with each success to realize our vision of being a coveted ally to our agents and brokers.” David Jordan, Breckenridge’s CEO, adds that “the insurance landscape continues to change and evolve, and new opportunities are being created almost daily. There are now better, more efficient ways for us to do business – without the barriers and bureaucracy that limit innovation and potential – and we are embracing all of those ways in order to solve problems for our customers.”
BRECKENRIDGE INSURANCE AT A GLANCE
2009
Year founded
15
Number of offices
100
Number of employees
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