Fidelis Group Holdings Unveils New Inland Marine Division [Travel & Leisure Close – Up]

Fidelis Group Holdings (FGH), through its subsidiary company Continental Underwriters, a National Marine Insurance coverage and service provider, announced the formation of its new Inland Marine Division.

According to a release, Ed Helfers and Lisa Uzzo were named Managing Directors in charge of expanding the Company's existing Inland Marine portfolio utilizing the Company's national platform. The new Inland Marine division will be based out of the Company's New York office.

H. Elder Brown, Jr., FGH's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are excited to bring very senior, experienced talent into this new division of the Company. Ed and Lisa are considered the absolute top market underwriters in the U.S. Their historical market results have been exceptional through their many years of service to the insurance industry."

The new division will be underwritten through FGH's established relationship with Houston Casualty Company, a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. rated A+ by A.M. Best. The group will underwrite a broad-based Inland Marine portfolio on a national level.

Helfers said, "Being able to underwrite and oversee such an important part of the insurance industry utilizing the excellent security provided by Fidelis will allow us to maximize our extensive Inland Marine experience."

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