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D&O Specialist MGA, Rising Edge, Launches with 4 Senior Appointments May 26, 2021
Rising Edge, a London-based directors and officers (D&O) managing general agent, announced its official launch with the appointment of four key hires.
As previously announced, Rising Edge will focus on D&O insurance and is led by Philippe Gouraud, a well-known industry executive in the London insurance market, and D&O expert Yoel Brightman.
Vantage Risk Ltd., the Bermuda-based Class 4 reinsurer will provide the “A-” rated reinsurance capacity. Accredited Insurance (Europe) Ltd., a Randall & Quilter Group Company, also “A-” rated, will provide Rising Edge with the required insurance licenses to underwrite business.
New D&O MGA Rising Edge makes bold move to reinvent industry models
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Rising Edge, a London-based managing general agent (MGA) writing directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance, is set to launch in the first half of 2021. The start-up, led by former AXA XL executives, aims to reinvent existing industry models while bringing capacity to the London Market in an audacious move given the current market environment.
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D&O-Focused MGA, Rising Edge, to Launch in 1st Half February 26, 2021
Rising Edge, a London-based managing general agent (MGA), writing directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance, is set to launch in the first half of 2021.
The new company will be led by Chief Executive Officer Philippe Gouraud, a well-known industry executive in the London insurance market. He will be joined by D&O expert Yoel Brightman, who will serve as managing director.
“Our company will provide D&O insurance at a time of unprecedented upheaval within the market. Launching a D&O platform from scratch in this environment and harnessing new capital is an audacious move,” said Gouraud.
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Rising Edge, a new managing general agent specialising in directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance, is set to launch in the first half of 2021.
The new company will be led by chief executive officer, Philippe Gouraud. He will be joined by D&O expert Yoel Brightman, who will serve as managing director. Gouraud was formerly global head of strategic distribution at Axa XL.
The London-based MGA noted that it aims to serve wholesale London Market and European brokers.
Upheaval
“Our company will
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