BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Philadelphia Insurance Companies today announced an exclusive agreement with American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc., to provide specialized liability, property, and auto insurance, risk management, and claims management for the Sports and Entertainment industry.
"The combination of American Specialty's expertise and industry leadership and Philadelphia's financial strength and talent in niche business will provide the Sports and Entertainment industry with a superior resource to manage risk," says Chris Maguire, Executive Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Philadelphia Insurance Companies.
According to Pete Eshelman, President and CEO of American Specialty, "Over the past 16 years, American Specialty has built a reputation of integrity and innovation in serving the sports and entertainment industry. Our partnership with Philadelphia Insurance Companies, the nation's leading specialty insurance company, is a milestone and will expand our product portfolio and capacity for the benefit of our clients."
For further information contact Pete Eshelman, President and CEO, American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc. at 260-672-8800 or
In operation since 1962, Philadelphia Insurance Companies designs, markets, and underwrites commercial property/casualty, personal lines and professional liability insurance products incorporating value-added coverages and services for select industries. The Company, whose commercial and personal lines subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), and A- (Excellent), respectively, by A.M. Best Company, is nationally recognized as a member of Wards Top 50 and Forbes 100 Best Mid-Cap Stocks. The organization has 38 offices strategically located across the United States to provide superior local service.
American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc. ("American Specialty") is a risk services organization dedicated to serving the Sports and Entertainment industry, and a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. American Specialty works with insured's and their agents and brokers throughout the United States.
To locate your nearest Philadelphia Insurance Companies office or for more information, visit us on the web at http://www.phly.com or contact Marisa Burke at 800-873-4552 x7646.
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