Aurenity adds excess lines program for public entities

Managing general agency Aurenity said Tuesday it is launching an excess lines program for public entities.

Coverage will be provided by specialty insurer and reinsurer Vantage Risk through its Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Co., West Hartford, Connecticut-based Aurenity said in a statement.

Aurenity will offer a mix of standalone and pool business on an excess basis with casualty limits up to $5 million for public entities as well as some scholastic, higher education and other nonprofit business, the statement said.

CEO Nick Davies said in the statement the move helps Aurenity expand in the casualty market.