
Behind the Headlines: Richard Coulson on expanding and diversifying Fidelis's Pine Walk platform
Insurance Insider - Behind the Headlines
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<p>How is The Fidelis Partnership choosing to launch into new insurance classes as it rapidly expands? </p>
<p>The Pine Walk MGA platform has grown significantly in recent years and now writes over $900mn of business. As The Fidelis Partnership continues to diversify its portfolio, deputy group CUO and CEO of insurance Richard Coulson told <em>Behind the Headlines</em> that the company is "agnostic" about whether it enters new classes via a Pine Walk MGA or through its central MGU. With its flexible capital structure—including Fidelis Insurance Group, third-party capacity deals, and its new Lloyd’s Syndicate—Coulson explains that Fidelis has a range of options to link capital with underwriting talent. </p>
<p>Plus, <b><em>Insurance Insider</em></b>'s Rachel Dalton explains the significance of CRC Group’s acquisition of Atrium.</p>
