“The product launch is the culmination of NJM’s multi-year strategic plan to meet all of the insurance needs of businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region,” Mitch Livingston, NJM president and CEO, said in a statement. “For over a century, NJM has been New Jersey’s premier workers’ compensation insurer with a reputation for providing superior service and value to policyholders. We are pleased to offer that same commitment to businesses in need of a commercial package policy throughout our region.”

Principals David and Neil Owens and their team, which has provided insurance and risk management services in the area for more than 90 years, will join the Hilb Group's Tri-State regional operations.

New York's third-largest admitted firm in the space, EmPRO, says it will start issuing policies in the Garden State by mid-year.

The firm also announced the addition of Jay Kirschbaum as director of compliance for its employee benefits practice.

The underwriter's collector vehicle coverage is also becoming available in Montana, Utah and Wyoming.

The company, which offers a full range of insurance products, was founded in 1965 and has served customers from the same location since that time.

The director of M&A at World Insurance Associates discusses the metrics WIA uses to evaluate potential targets, what the integration process looks like and where the company sees opportunities for growth.

Current Executive Vice President, Personal Risk Services Paul Johnstone was elevated to COO, while current Senior Vice President and Assistant Region Manager for Chubb Canada Personal Risk Services Melanie Wilcox will succeed Johnstone.

Peter Tucker was named to the newly created position of national distribution leader within North America Field Operations while Amy Feller was chosen to assume responsibility for the New York Region.

Specialty Program Group will acquire the assets of CM&F Group, allowing SPG to provide expanded "operational, [human resources] support, access to markets," and a broader "digital footprint."

The Tinton Falls company nabbed the Florida-based international marine, aviation and specialty risks insurance broker, which has served thousands of clients on six continents since 1972.

The Tinton Falls-based agency said its new World Payroll and HR division and accompanying website is meant to be used by "companies of all sizes and in all industries." It was made possible due to last December's purchase of South Carolina firm Strovis Payroll & HR.