Synapse Services Earns IBA’s 2021 “5-Star” Ranking

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Retail producers have once again helped Synapse earn the “All Star Wholesale Broker & MGA” and “5-Star” designation in the annual IBA survey of Independent Agencies. According to IBA magazine, “Innovative solutions for complex risks – that’s often what makes the best MGAs and wholesale brokers stand out from the pack. But over the past... Read more »

Chris Wasden joins Synapse Specialty, Georgia Office

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Synapse Specialty announced today that Chris Wasden has joined its Atlanta, GA team, as  a Senior Property Broker focusing on layered and shared property and stock throughput. Wasden brings to the role years of wholesale experience placing large property risks. “Chris brings over 10 years of  specialty property experience to Synapse and is already proving... Read more »

How to Take On Environmental Property Risk

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In Insurance Business America’s June 10th newsletter, Synapse’s David Boren and Greg Steinman highlight Synapse's approach and expertise helping real estate developers and construction firms take on environmental and professional risks. Owners Protective Professional Indemnity (OPPI), protects construction entities from risks arising from design flaws Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance (CPL), protects against third party claims for damages tied to pollution conditions... Read more »

Robert Potter joins Synapse Services, LLC as Vice President in California office

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Synapse Services, LLC announced today that Robert Potter has joined the firm as Vice President. Robert brings to Synapse over 20 years of environmental insurance underwriting and management experience from AIG, XL, Great American, and Sirius International. He will be based in San Francisco, where he has spent much of his career working with retail... Read more »

Synapse Specialties, LLC Announces Latin American Expansion with the Addition of Fernando Gomez and María (Male) Alejandra Bojacá

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Mr. Gomez has joined Synapse's wholesale/(re)insurance brokerage unit as Vice President specializing in Cargo and Stock Throughput and Marine Liabilities. Mr. Gomez is a seasoned attorney and experienced Marine and Casualty broker who specializes in the design and placement of international (re)insurance programs. Mr. Gomez’s specialties include: Marine (re)insurance, Stock throughput, Cargo, Terminal Operator Liability,... Read more »

Chase Dowling, Account Manager joins Synapse Services, LLC in Houston, TX

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Synapse Services, LLC announced today that Chase Dowling has joined its’ wholesale insurance brokerage unit as an Account Manager based in Houston, TX. Chase brings energy casualty underwriting experience and strong technical capabilities to the Synapse team. “In addition to his casualty experience and commitment to growth, Chase also expands our Synapse’s footprint to Houston,... Read more »

Synapse Congratulates Our Colleagues on Their Recent Promotions

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Synapse is excited and proud to recognize several of our colleagues for their recent and well-earned promotions. Those promoted include: Keith Aubert – Louisiana – Promoted to Assistant Vice President Christina Beaulac – Louisiana – Promoted to Account Executive Dan McGee – New Jersey – Promoted to Vice President Jennie Miltiades – Georgia – Promoted... Read more »

Synapse’s Orabona, Steinman & Haverkamp Named Among Insurance Business America’s 2021 Top Specialist Brokers

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Synapse Services, LLC announced today that Tom Orabona, Greg Steinman, and Dave Haverkamp have been named among Insurance Business America’s 2021 Top Specialist Brokers. This year's list spotlights 42 brokers who have mastered niche markets to deliver coverage for hard-to-place risks. Learn more & review the complete list here.