Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers Launch New GL Program for New York’s Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Habitational Real Estate
JULY 9, 2026 | NEW YORK, NY – Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers (“Clach Casualty”), a part of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, the specialty underwriting division of Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN), is pleased to announce that it has launched a new admitted General Liability Real Estate Program designed specifically for habitational properties within New York’s Free Trade Zone.
Built for appointed wholesale brokers in one of the most challenging regulatory and legal environments in the country, this new program offers general liability solutions for apartment buildings, condominiums, co-ops and property management companies, with the following features:
- Written in the admitted market
- First dollar coverage available
- Hired and non-owned auto available
This insurance is underwritten by National Casualty Company, part of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (Columbus, Ohio).
“Placing complex New York habitational risks can be uniquely challenging. We’re pleased to bring this new program to market, broadening the range of general liability insurance solutions available to wholesale brokers as they seek to address the nuanced exposures and regulatory considerations associated with Free Trade Zone-eligible risks,” said Adam Schnell, Executive Vice President of Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers. “Brokers can expect the same responsive underwriting, thoughtful risk selection and white-glove service that defines Clach Casualty, along with the deep sector-specific expertise needed to help structure practical, compliant solutions for this dynamic segment.”
For more information, please contact:
Adam Schnell, Executive Vice President, adam.schnell@clachcasualty.com or 917-991-5016
Kieran Brooks, Head of Underwriting, at kieran.brooks@clachcasualty.com or 646-978-9633
About Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers
Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers provides primary and excess casualty solutions within high-hazard industry segments, including complex construction and habitational real estate, exclusively through wholesale brokers. For additional information about Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers and its offerings, please visit clachcasualty.com.
About Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers is an industry leader in delegated authority underwriting services. Our family of managing general underwriters and national programs have the expertise and authority to design, underwrite, bind, and administer a diverse portfolio of risks. Our value proposition originates with our 1500+ industry professionals who are empowered by centralized technical support and policy lifecycle administration, coupled with a broad distribution network of retail and wholesale brokers. We have been diligently servicing our valued clients and trading partners since our establishment in 2010 and now have operations in North America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. To learn more, please visit RSUM.com.
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