Fusion Specialty Americas adds R&W, Tax, and Contingent Capacity with HDI Global Specialty SE

Expansion strengthens global partnership and enhances M&A insurance capabilities in the region   New York, June 20, 2024 – Fusion Specialty (“Fusion”) is proud to announce the expansion of its global partnership with leading specialty insurer HDI Global Specialty SE (“HDI”) to the Americas, adding further capacity for its R&W, Tax, and Contingent insurance business. […]

Fusion Specialty announces new hires in its London office

Strategic hires underscore Fusion’s commitment to attracting top talent, supporting its strategic growth globally   London, May 7,  2024 – Fusion Specialty (Fusion), a leading MGA platform within Pop Group Holdings (POP), is pleased to announce the appointment of two additional members to its   Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team in London: Alexander (Alex) Mackay will […]

Fusion Specialty appoints Steven Harwood as Managing Partner, APAC

London, February 28, 2024 – Fusion Specialty (Fusion), a leading MGA platform within Pop Group Holdings (POP), is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Harwood as Managing Partner, M&A, Fusion Asia Pacific (APAC). In his role, Steven will spearhead the Fusion M&A Team in the APAC region, overseeing operations from New Zealand to India. […]

Michael Federer on Revolutionizing RWI for SME M&As: A Move Towards Digitization

“The RWI process must digitize”, according to CEO, Fusion Specialty Americas, Michael Federer. In a featured article for Insurance Thought Leadership, Michael discusses why current traditional, labor-intensive manual processes make representations and warranties insurance (“RWI”) policies uneconomic for M&A involving small and medium-sized firms and a fundamental rethink is required. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eM7hEgcZ

Transactional Risk & Insurance

Exceptional times call for exceptional experts. Great to see Fusion’s Michael Federer feature in Financier Worldwide Magazine’s 2023 Power Player series as one of the definitive voices of the transactional risk and insurance market. Michael chats to Financier Worldwide about his approach to work, personal ambitions, aspirations and more. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMNdqmBT

Evolving with the Market: Katherine Simmonds on M&A Strategies in New Zealand

In an opinion article on NZBusiness , Fusion International CEO Katherine Simmonds discusses the changing landscape of M&A in New Zealand and the increasing appetite for M&A insurance from businesses. Factors contributing to the resurgence in overall deal activity include the adjusted price expectations, better understanding of economic shocks, and the consideration of alternative transaction […]

Fusion Specialty strengthens US team with senior appointments

Chicago, IL – 9th  November 2023 Fusion Specialty Americas (“Fusion”), today announces the appointments of Natasha Richard, Renay Gosen and Michelle Yohe, effective immediately. Richard joins as Senior Partner, M&A, Gosen as Senior Associate, M&A and Yohe as Senior Associate, Underwriting & Legal Operations Support. Their appointments further strengthen Fusion’s representations and warranties (R&W) capabilities. […]

Fusion Specialty announces managing partner and global CUO M&A appointment

London, 31st August 2023 Fusion Specialty (“Fusion”) today announces the promotion of Samuel Shirley to the dual role of managing partner, M&A, Fusion Specialty UK, and global chief underwriting officer, M&A (CUO), effective immediately. Samuel played a pivotal role in launching and establishing Fusion’s UK operation, joining as a senior partner in 2022 from Aviva, […]

Fusion Specialty announce appointments to newly created CEO roles

Chicago, Sydney – 21 June 2023 Fusion Specialty (“Fusion”), the global boutique M&A and specialty insurance services group, today announces it has promoted Michael Federer (“Mike”) to the role of CEO, Fusion Specialty North America, and Katherine Simmonds (“Katie”) to the role of CEO, Fusion Specialty, International. The appointments add additional bench strength to the […]

POP Group Holdings Ranks Second in The Australian Financial Review’s Fast Global List

POP Group Holdings is delighted to have been recognised in The Australian Financial Review’s Fast Global list as Australia’s second highest achieving company for international growth.   Fast Global celebrates Australian companies that are delivering real commercial growth in international markets, calculated on growth in revenue generated overseas over the past three years.   Read an […]