USG announces hire of Margaret Browne in its GA1 office. USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce the addition of Margaret Browne to the team as a Producer/Broker in the GA1 office. Margaret brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial underwriting, risk evaluation, and agency relationship management within the Excess & Surplus Lines market. Throughout her career, Margaret has developed expertise across a wide range of coverages, including contractors, property, professional, excess, and garage risks. Her extensive industry knowledge and long-standing relationships within the market make her a valuable addition to the USG team. In her role, Margaret will work closely with retail agents and carrier partners to help deliver competitive solutions and support business growth. Her underwriting background and understanding of complex risks will further strengthen USG's ability to serve agents nationwide. This move is the most recent change that USG has implemented in its plan to continue expanding its operations nationally as a leading wholesaler brokerage firm. ABOUT USG: For 25 years, USG has been a national wholesale broker and managing general agent (MGA) with offices throughout the country. USG represents 300+ A rated carriers, both admitted and non-admitted and is an MGA for multiple top carriers, writing business in all states. USG's mission is to become the #1 provider of innovative solutions for the risk management industry-exceeding expectations with its advanced technology, creative problem solving, and research capabilities. CONTACT INFORMATION: MARGARET BROWNE Producer/Broker d: 985.231.3052 e: [email protected]

USG Announces Hire of McKenna Cummings in its GA1 Office. USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce the addition of McKenna Cummings to the team as an Inside Producer/Broker in the GA1 office. McKenna brings experience in garage underwriting, risk assessment, policy placement, and underwriting guideline implementation within the insurance industry. Throughout her career, McKenna has worked closely with agents and carriers to evaluate risks, manage accounts, review inspections, and assist with policy terms, coverage limits, premiums, and renewals. Her analytical approach and understanding of underwriting operations make her a valuable addition to the USG team. In her role, McKenna will work closely with retail agents and carrier partners to help deliver competitive solutions and support business growth. Her underwriting experience and knowledge of garage risks will further strengthen USG's ability to serve agents nationwide. This move is the most recent change that USG has implemented in its plan to continue expanding its operations nationally as a leading wholesaler brokerage firm. ABOUT USG: For 25 years, USG has been a national wholesale broker and managing general agent (MGA) with offices throughout the country. USG represents 300+ A rated carriers, both admitted and non-admitted and is an MGA for multiple top carriers, writing business in all states. USG's mission is to become the #1 provider of innovative solutions for the risk management industry-exceeding expectations with its advanced technology, creative problem solving, and research capabilities. CONTACT INFORMATION: MCKENNA CUMMINGS Inside Producer/Broker d: 985.231.3054 e: [email protected]

USG Insurance Services launches exclusive coastal program delivering expanded capacity and flexible solutions for retail agents. USG Insurance Services today announced the launch of Coastal Edge, an exclusive new program built to deliver competitive pricing, expanded capacity, and underwriting flexibility for coastal-exposed risks. Available only through USG, the program provides retail agents with a streamlined, responsive solution for transactional E&S placements in an increasingly challenging coastal marketplace. Designed to meet growing demand for accessible coastal capacity, the program targets properties located from Texas to Maine and supports risks with total insured values up to $5 million. Built on ISO-based coverage foundations with clean forms and a broad range of optional endorsements, Coastal Edge allows agents to tailor coverage solutions across multiple industry classes while maintaining speed and efficiency throughout the placement process. Written on A+ XIII rated paper, the program combines strong underwriting discipline with a flat, highly responsive organizational structure supported by experienced underwriters with deep regional expertise. Powered by proprietary technology and enhanced by hands-on workflow controls, the platform allows for rapid adjustments to quotes, terms, and binders; enabling the program to evolve quickly alongside market conditions and agent feedback. "This is an exciting milestone for our underwriting organization and for our retail partners," said Ryan Rafferty, Director of Underwriting at USG Insurance Services. "Launching a program of this capacity allows us to bring meaningful coastal solutions to market at a time when agents need both stability and flexibility. We built this program to move quickly, adapt intelligently, and give agents a reliable path to placing business that has become increasingly difficult to secure." By combining local underwriting expertise with national program scale, Coastal Edge reinforces USG's commitment to delivering practical, market-driven solutions that help retail agents compete and win in complex environments. Retail agents interested in accessing Coastal Edge can contact their USG representative for appetite details, submission guidelines, and turnaround expectations. ABOUT USG: USG Insurance Services is a national wholesale brokerage and managing general agent providing specialized insurance solutions and responsive underwriting support to retail agents across the United States.