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AVON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC, (“Paragon”) a national multi-line managing general agent, today announces a partnership with Ascot Group, a leading global provider of specialty insurance, reinsurance and underwriting services. This collaboration leverages both companies’ strengths and unique capacities to deliver exceptional services tailored to niche markets. In its first program partnership, Ascot will support Paragon’s public entity casualty insurance program, Trident Public Risk Solutions (“Trident”), combining Paragon’s proficiency in tailored underwriting and specialty insurance with Ascot's extensive and diverse global portfolio. “Ascot forms strategic partnerships with discerning MGA/MGUs such as Paragon because we understand the value of their specific underwriting technology and capabilities to fill unique coverage needs in the market. We look forward to beginning our partnership on Trident’s Casualty program as we work together to deliver client solutions,” said Matt Kramer, CEO of Ascot U.S

Insurtech leader Kalepa announced today that Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC, one of the fastest growing national multi-line MGAs, has expanded its use of Kalepa’s AI-powered Copilot underwriting platform to support its Workers’ Compensation, Specialty Property, Small Construction and Contractors, and Auto Dealers programs.Paragon had initially deployed and expanded their use of Copilot in the summer of 2023. The expansion to supporting four other programs is a testament to Copilot’s ability to deliver underwriting excellence across all commercial lines of business.Ron Ganiats, CEO of Paragon, expressed his enthusiasm for the expanded collaboration, stating, “At Paragon, we are committed to providing revolutionary solutions with the best service in the industry, and Copilot is the platform we trust to deliver on that promise. Our partnership with Kalepa allows us to harness their groundbreaking technology to drive unparalleled excellence and efficiency across lines of business.”Robert Etzler, EVP and Head of Workers’ Compensation at Paragon, noted the value of Kalepa’s platform in enhancing their underwriting operations, remarking, “Kalepa’s Copilot platform is a game-changer for workers’ compensation. With its trailblazing capabilities, we can make informed decisions swiftly and accurately. Our underwriters can focus on the most attractive opportunities and benefit from significant operational efficiencies.”Brian Weber, EVP and Head of Auto Dealers at Paragon, highlighted that Copilot-driven improvements to risk selection and exposure review enable his team to deliver consistent value to their insureds and distribution partners. “Copilot serves as a one-stop-shop for our underwriters, compiling critical information in one place so they can provide accurate quotes