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After doubling total GWP run rate through the first half of 2026, and growing revenue 23x from 2022 to 2025, Shepherd now adds Intact, a global provider of property and casualty insurance, as a capacity partner for primary and excess casualty, expanding Shepherd's capabilities.

As environmental, social, and governance initiatives come under scrutiny from multiple directions, nonprofit and university boards are navigating an increasingly complex risk landscape.

Nelson Kefauver, spoke with Insurance Business America about the governance and management liability challenges organizations face as stakeholder expectations, regulatory oversight, and public ESG commitments continue to evolve.

As refinancing pressures continue across the commercial real estate market, stakeholders are placing greater scrutiny on how investment decisions are made, not just their outcomes.

This year marks a significant milestone for the Accident & Health (A&H) team at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions: 20 years of helping brokers and their customers navigate complex occupational injury exposures through specialized expertise, tailored coverage solutions and exceptional service.

Over the past two decades, the nature of work has changed dramatically. Independent contractors, owner-operators, gig workers, couriers, and app-based workforces have become increasingly integral to the economy, creating new opportunities and new risks that don't always fit neatly within traditional insurance models. This evolution has only strengthened the value of Intact's specialized approach, demonstrating that complex and emerging risks are best addressed through deep expertise and tailored solutions.

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we're continuing to invest in the people, tools, and capabilities that help us better serve our broker partners. Here's a look at what's new:

As claims become more complex, the line between E&O and D&O is becoming less clear.

In an article for Insurance Journal, Karli Moore and Lauren Engnell examine how workplace issues, governance decisions, and data-related concerns can create overlapping exposures that challenge traditional insurance structures.

PLYMOUTH, Minn. July 15, 2026 - Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions today announced that Kyle Gosselink has joined the company to lead its Fine Arts product, supporting the growth of its Inland Marine business and strengthening existing offerings in the fine arts market.

Tariff volatility is creating new challenges for importers across the supply chain.

In an article for Marine Log, Sam Hellebush and James Reiss discuss how changing tariff policies can impact everything from customs bonds and compliance requirements to cargo transit and financial exposure.

In an article featured in Insurance Business America, Jeff Bellmont shares insights on the complex risks and specialized insurance solutions supporting the rapid growth of AI infrastructure.

PLYMOUTH, Minn., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Intact Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Rory Meleniclis as Chief Information Officer. In this role, he will lead the next phase of the company's technology evolution across its global specialty lines business, with a focus on strengthening core systems, advancing cloud capabilities and enabling faster, more data-driven decision-making across the business.

Trust is foundational to nonprofit organizations, and leadership decisions are often evaluated through that lens.

In an article for NonProfit PRO, Lauren Engnell examines the unique legal and governance challenges facing nonprofit leaders.

In an interview with Insurance Business America, Pablo Brando, President, Trade Credit US at Intact Insurance, points to middle-market companies emerging as the next pressure point in trade credit risk, with rising payment delays and insolvencies despite large corporate bankruptcies remaining relatively stable.