MiniCo Launches First Dedicated Industrial Casualty Trading Desk

PHOENIX, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MiniCo Insurance Agency LLC (MiniCo), one of the largest program administrators in the country, today announced the launch of the first dedicated industrial casualty trading desk in partnership with Lloyd's of London, bringing a first-of-its-kind underwriting and capacity solution to specialty industrial risks across the United States.

The dedicated trading desk was established to provide wholesale brokers with a single point of access for industrial casualty placements, reducing market friction while enhancing speed, capability, and capacity.

"This program was purpose-built to bring unprecedented capacity and efficiency to a segment of the market that has long been underserved and highly fragmented," said John Ware, MiniCo Senior Vice President, Casualty. "By creating a dedicated industrial casualty trading desk, we are delivering a first-of-its-kind solution that centralizes expertise, streamlines underwriting, and provides wholesalers with access to meaningful capacity for specialty industrial risks. We believe this innovative approach will reshape how industrial casualty business is placed and serviced in the E&S market."

Designed to support a broad range of industrial risks, the program offers:

• Non-Admitted A+ (XV) Rated Paper
• Available in 48 States (excluding New York and West Virginia)
• Customized Coverage Options Available
• General Liability, Excess Liability, and Railroad Protective Liability
• Competitive Wholesale Commissions
• Low Minimum Premium Requirements

"Specialization and innovation have been at the core of MiniCo's success for more than 50 years," said Rick Krouner, President of Specialty Programs at MiniCo. "Throughout our history, we have built market-leading insurance programs by identifying unmet needs and creating solutions where none previously existed. The launch of our Industrial Casualty Trading Desk represents exactly that kind of innovation—bringing new capacity, dedicated expertise, and a unique approach to industrial risks that has never before been available in the U.S. market. We are proud to once again deliver a solution that creates meaningful value for our wholesale partners and their clients."

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About MiniCo Insurance Agency
MiniCo, a Jencap company, is one of the largest program administrators in the United States, offering exclusive specialty programs and insurance products for a variety of unique industries and exposures. Headquartered in Phoenix with offices in New York, Washington, California, and Georgia, MiniCo partners with an expansive network of independent agents and select wholesalers. For more information, visit MiniCo.com.

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