CORE Underwriters announces company name change to Strata Underwriting Managers

DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CORE Underwriters announced that it will begin operating under a new trade name and will be known as Strata Underwriting Managers effective January 27, 2014. 

Strata Underwriting Managers is a managing general agent (MGA) based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in programs and binding authority business.  Strata currently operates a large habitational property facility (formerly known as CORE), as well as contract binding authorities for several A rated insurance carriers. 

Scott Whitaker, President of Strata, stated, "Our vision is to aggressively expand program solutions for our trusted producer base.  We are committed to developing products that serve our clients with cutting-edge solutions to their insurance needs.  Above all, we are committed to continuing to provide top-notch service as we expand our offerings in the marketplace."

Strata is wholly-owned by ClearView Risk Holdings, LLC, which also owns Southwest Risk, LP – a wholesale broker with offices in Dallas and Houston.  Parker Rush, CEO of ClearView Risk Holdings, LLC, added, "The re-branding of CORE to Strata Underwriting Managers is the next step in a corporate growth strategy that will position ClearView Risk's companies as strong competitors on the national insurance scene.  In 2014, we expect to achieve the same double-digit growth we enjoyed in 2013.  It is an exciting time for our organization as a whole."

SOURCE CORE Underwriters