U.S. Risk and Safehold Special Risk combine to launch new brand IGP Specialty

U.S. Risk, a specialty lines underwriting manager and wholesale broker, and program administrator, Safehold Special Risk, are combining business operations under a new unified brand, Innovation Growth Partners Specialty, LLC (IGP Specialty).

The merger brings together a combined legacy of more than 40 years, with its new brand designed to reflect the company’s mission to drive innovation, empower growth and strengthen partnerships across the specialty insurance ecosystem.

IGP Specialty will leverage the combined strengths of both organisations, including a robust portfolio of over 30 specialty programs, as well as national wholesale and contract binding capabilities.

This synergy will enable the company to deliver enhanced value to agents, carriers and clients through innovative solutions, tailored programs and deep industry expertise.

The name Innovation Growth Partners reflects the company’s brand promise to elevate specialty insurance through innovation, growth and partnership at every level of the business.

“For us, this rebrand is far more than a name change – it’s a strategic evolution that centres on innovation, growth and our partners,” said John Paulk III, president of programs for IGP Specialty. “By harnessing the collective power of our teams, programs and market relationships, we’re delivering even more creative and tailored solutions for our partners across the country.”

Alex Furlong, president of wholesale and MGA for IGP Specialty, added: “By uniting under IGP Specialty, we’re giving agents a single, powerful platform to access specialty markets and expertise. Our wholesale and contract binding capabilities enable flexible and creative placement strategies for complex and hard-to-place risks.”