Renaissance Specialty Insurance

Sports, Leisure & Entertainment Insurance

At Renaissance Specialty, we work with select broker partners who specialize in the sports, entertainment, and leisure industries. We pride ourselves on our exceptional coverage, loss prevention and claims response, and we don’t back down from any challenge.

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Renaissance Specialty Insurance

Phone: 877-219-5063

Claims: 833-256-2569

About Renaissance Specialty

Our team has spent decades insuring major arenas and stadiums to festivals and fairs.  We started Renaissance Specialty to evolve the special event insurance industry into an efficient, modern approach to insuring any type of entertainment or special event. 

Led by Greg Mosher and backed by Roosevelt Road Specialty, Renaissance is ready to do whatever it takes to meet the ever-changing needs of the sports, entertainment and leisure industries with our “all-in” approach to providing exceptional loss control and claims management.

Clients benefit from our unique and effective specialty insurance coverage solutions drawn from our years of industry expertise, desire for innovation, and dedicated strategic partnerships. No matter the major venue, professional or amateur event or local fair, we have the resources to write the coverage you’ve been looking for with the limits you need.

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Renaissance Specialty Program Managers

Program Segments

Sports

Sports

The high-stakes world of professional sports and explosion of amateur athletics events and facilities demand creative solutions for risk management and loss protection. With our innovative specialty insurance coverage, we expand limits and approach challenges head-on so you can focus on filling seats and seeding tournaments.

Review application and submission requirements for:

  • Amateur Associations
  • National Governing Bodies
  • Sports Events
  • Sports Venues and Complexes
  • Professional Teams & Leagues

Entertainment

Entertainment is a boundless and diverse industry with endless risk management and loss control opportunities where you must anticipate the unexpected with proper specialty insurance coverage. As a dedicated strategic partner, we won’t back down from challenges or hide from a headline—we’re all-in and will do whatever we can to put our clients in the best position to succeed.

Review application and submission requirements for:

  • Casino and Gaming Operations
  • Convention & Civic Centers
  • Stadiums & Arenas
  • Performing Arts Centers
  • Live Music Venues
  • Amphitheaters

Leisure

From common preventable safety concerns to the unknown impact of new and emerging technology, you need a knowledgeable, creative and flexible specialty insurance expert. Renaissance Specialty Insurance has the staff and resources to address any loss control or claims for your amusement park, family entertainment center, gym, trampoline park or other leisure event. 

Review application and submission requirements for:

  • Amusement Parks
  • Waterparks
  • Family Entertainment Centers
  • Gyms and Workout Facilities
  • Trampoline Parks
  • Special Events

Venues

When it comes to stadiums, arenas, concert halls, and theaters, there are endless, ever-changing opportunities to maximize risk management and loss prevention. Renaissance Specialty delivers proven, innovative specialty insurance coverage and solutions for every type of venue, from hometown playhouses full of rich history to colossal stadiums rising proudly over cityscapes.

Review application and submission requirements for:

  • Casino and Gaming Operations
  • Convention & Civic Centers
  • Stadiums & Arenas
  • Performing Arts Centers
  • Live Music Venues
  • Amphitheaters
Special Events Insurance

Special Events

Having insured countless types of special events, if you can dream it, we’ll help bring it to life. We’ll craft a risk management and loss protection solution to suit your coverage needs and limits. No matter the event, safety and security are our top priorities, limiting your exposure and increasing your peace of mind.

Review application and submission requirements for:

  • Concerts
  • Festivals
  • Trade Shows
  • Fundraisers
  • Parades
  • Auctions
  • Balls & Galas
  • And Many More!

Program Highlights:

  • Primary $2MM / $4MM
  • $3MM excess placement
  • Proprietary forms and rates filed on an admitted basis in 50 states
  • Standard policy limits of $2M per occurrence
  • Policies with pandemic/COVID-19 and cyber exclusions

Services:

We uniquely understand the vulnerabilities and exposures to loss across each of these market segments in the industry.

  • Loss control evaluation
  • Risk management policy and procedure review
  • Coordination with claims operations
  • Monthly claim reviews to identify trends, exposures and opportunities
  • Underwriting support

Applications

Renaissance Specialty Insurance - Sports

NameFormatDownload / Form
Amateur AssociationsDownload
National Governing BodiesDownload
Professional Teams & LeaguesDownload
Sports EventsDownload
Sports Venues and ComplexesDownload
Auto Supplemental ApplicationDownload

Renaissance Specialty Insurance - Entertainment

NameFormatDownload / Form
Casino and Gaming OperationsDownload
Convention & Civic CentersDownload
Performing Arts Centers, Live Music Venues & AmphitheatersDownload
Stadiums & ArenasDownload
Auto Supplemental ApplicationDownload

Renaissance Specialty Insurance - Leisure

NameFormatDownload / Form
Amusement ParksDownload
Family Entertainment CentersDownload
Gyms and Workout FacilitiesDownload
Special EventsDownload
Trampoline ParksDownload
Waterparks and Public PoolsDownload
Auto Supplemental ApplicationDownload

Renaissance Specialty Insurance - Venues

NameFormatDownload / Form
Casino and Gaming OperationsDownload
Convention & Civic CentersDownload
Performing Arts Centers, Live Music Venues & AmphitheatersDownload
Stadiums & ArenasDownload
Auto Supplemental ApplicationDownload

Renaissance Specialty Insurance - Special Events

NameFormatDownload / Form
Special EventsDownload
Sports EventsDownload
Auto Supplemental ApplicationDownload

Submission and Carrier Information

What are the submission requirements?

Submission Requirements

To obtain a quote with the best possible terms, we need:
  • Completed ACORD applications
  • Completed supplemental applications
  • Five (5) years currently valued loss runs for all lines submitted
  • Expiring premium and target premiums
Submit your business to: submissions@renspecialty.com
Who is the carrier partner for Renaissance Specialty?

Carrier Partner

Clear Blue Insurance Group

Why Work with Renaissance Specialty Insurance?

25+ Years of insurance experience

Industry Expertise

Industry Expertise

Specialized Coverages

Specialty MGU service platform

Specialty MGU service platform

Experienced Management Team

Experienced Management Team

Impressive U/W Performance

Impressive U/W Performance

Roosevelt Road Re Capacity

Roosevelt Road Re Capacity

Diverse panel of 30+ Authorized Reinsurers

Diverse panel of 30+ Authorized Reinsurers

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Our Team

The RENAISSANCE management team is comprised of seasoned experts with extensive experience across the MGA and reinsurance industry, and the proven ability to navigate today’s market.

Greg Mosher

Greg Mosher

CEO
Lily Hickey

Lily Hickey

Director of Claims
Dan Hickey

Dan Hickey

Founder
Rick Ecklord

Rick Ecklord

CFO
Thomas Kelly

Thomas Kelly

General Counsel
Sean McDonnell

Sean McDonnell

CMO
Samuel Hickey, CRIS

Samuel Hickey, CRIS

VP of Broker Relations-East Coast
Jim Kilduff

Jim Kilduff

Director of Reinsurance
Greg Jablonsky

Greg Jablonsky

CIO
Anthony Dietz

Anthony Dietz

Chief Underwriting Officer
Chris Smyth

Chris Smyth

Chief Underwriting Officer

Greg Mosher

CEO

Greg C. Mosher is a distinguished business and insurance executive, entrepreneur, and visionary leader with an impressive track record spanning over 40 years. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a relentless commitment to transforming businesses and markets through a growth and value-oriented mindset.As the CEO of Renaissance Specialty Insurance Group, a managing general agency he founded in 2020, Mr. Mosher has taken the company to new heights in a short span. Specializing in insuring collegiate, amateur, and professional sports, leisure, and entertainment risks, the company achieved a remarkable $35 million in premium production within its first 12 months.Prior to founding Renaissance, Mr. Mosher served as the CEO of Specialty Insurance Group, which grew at annual rates of 35% to 45%. Under his leadership, the company generated over $215 million in profitable premium within five years of its launch.One of Mr. Mosher's most notable achievements was as the CEO of K&K Insurance Group, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the company as the world leader in sports, leisure, and entertainment insurance. Following an acquisition by Lincoln National Corporation, he also served as the CEO of Lincoln National Specialty Reinsurance Company, managing $700 million in premium for the K&K/Lincoln companies.In addition to his insurance ventures, Mr. Mosher served as the Chairman and CEO of Workflow Management, overseeing its growth from $400 million to over $1 billion in revenue in just five years. He navigated the company through major financial transactions, including privatization, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures totaling several hundred million dollars.Mr. Mosher's diverse expertise extends to various industries, including technology, real estate, aviation, and beyond. As the founder of ITC Media Conferencing, he pioneered the world's first extensive audio and video conferencing platform for international business-to-business communications, achieving revenue growth from startup to over $250 million.Throughout his career, Mr. Mosher has exhibited a unique blend of strategic acumen, financial expertise, and a relentless drive for success, solidifying his reputation as a transformative leader in the business and insurance sectors.

Lily Hickey

Director of Claims

Phone

914-267-0473

Dan Hickey

Founder

To the International Insurance Industry, Daniel Hickey brings 27 years of diverse insurance experience across the Property & Casualty industry, which includes the independent agency system, Domestic Insurance Company and unprecedented understanding of the Bermuda Re-insurance marketplace.  He graduated from Northeastern University in 1990 with a B.A. in Business Administration, majoring in finance with honors, (Cum Laude).Daniel served as CEO and Chairman of Majestic Holdings, LLC, a company he took public in 2005. Mr. Hickey led the negotiation and acquisition of Majestic Insurance Company. He succeeded in turning a B++ company into an A- “AM Best” rated company, grew premiums from roughly $50 million to over $150 million, and expanded the business into new states including NJ, NY, NV, and FL.Daniel Hickey Jr. has a thorough understanding of the intricacies of the insurance model from top to bottom, understands the role each key discipline plays in a successful operation and possesses the keen ability and vision to build and execute an effective company strategy.

Phone

845-453-1787

Rick Ecklord

CFO

Rick Ecklord is the Chief Financial Officer and joined in 2019 bringing 25 years of experience to the firm. Prior to joining TPM, Mr. Ecklord served as the President and COO of Sandell Re, Ltd. a Class 3A Bermuda Reinsurer, which he founded in 2014. During this period Mr. Ecklord also created a Joint Venture, SOBC Sandell, which focused on mid-cap investments in the insurance run-off space. He was with Sandell Asset Management, a Global Event Driven Hedge Fund, for 18 years where he was a Partner and Senior Managing Director. In this capacity he led investments in the Merger Arbitrage universe.Previously, Mr. Ecklord worked in Equity Derivative roles for Goldman Sachs, SLK Capital Markets and was a member of the American Stock Exchange. Mr. Ecklord graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in 1995 with a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Phone

917-617-8630

Thomas Kelly

General Counsel

Tom Kelly is a New York State admitted attorney who has practiced in New York for over 35 years. He is admitted to the Southern and Northern District Federal Courts as well as the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals.Tom brings a wide range of experience to the company as his area of expertise is in personal injury litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and regulatory compliance. Tom has extensive experience in handling Labor Law Claims and will work hand in hand with our TPA and outside counsel to vigorously defend these actions. He is married with three children and sits on various civic minded boards in the Greater New York Area.Throughout his career, he has represented a number of insurance carriers including Main Street America, Liberty Mutual and Lloyds of London. He also represents several municipalities in defense of personal injury and constitutional violation claims including the City of Poughkeepsie Police, Town of Poughkeepsie and County of Dutchess.

Phone

914-474-1475

Sean McDonnell

CMO

Sean McDonnell has over 30 years of insurance experience and joins TPM after (10) years at RT Specialty where he brokered directors & officers and professional liability coverage. He began his career at Chubb & Son in 1989 as an excess umbrella underwriter, working in offices throughout Upstate NY and New York city. In 1995, Sean then joined Constitution Reinsurance in New York City as a facultative casualty underwriter and concentrated on general liability, umbrella and professional liability. In 2000, Sean then moved back to his hometown of Buffalo, NY and worked for American International Group as a Business Development Manager until late 2001 when joined Compensation Risk Managers, which was founded by Dan Hickey. Sean was regional sales manager and worked with independent agents throughout NY and NJ.

Phone

716-361-9505

Samuel Hickey, CRIS

VP of Broker Relations-East Coast

Sam Hickey is the Vice President of Broker Relations at Roosevelt Road Specialty. In this pivotal role, Sam dedicates his efforts to cultivating and strengthening broker relationships across all four verticals of the organization. With an extensive background in the New York construction market and a wealth of experience in both retail and wholesale sectors, Sam brings unparalleled expertise and insight to his position.Sam is committed to delivering Roosevelt Road’s value proposition on a national scale. Through a strategic distribution model, he highlights the company’s dedication to exceptional claims handling and superior loss control services, ensuring clients receive best-in-class support and solutions.Outside of his professional endeavors, Sam enjoys traveling, golfing, and spending quality time with friends and family, balancing a dynamic career with a fulfilling personal life.

Phone

845-392-3689

Jim Kilduff

Director of Reinsurance

Phone

682-712-6205

Greg Jablonsky

CIO

Greg Jablonsky has served as CIO of Roosevelt Road Specialty since 2021 and manages IT strategy and operations for all subsidiaries, including Roosevelt Road Reinsurance. His unique strength lies in attentive listening and effective communication. Greg is passionate about assisting and learning across business areas and routinely collaborates with the CFO on actuarial analyses. His fresh perspective enables seamless connections with different departments, enhancing overall efficiency. The most challenging aspect of Greg’s job is substantiating the time-intensive nature of IT projects to all parties involved. He takes pride in his career growth, maintaining a "What's Next" mindset. With eight years as a CIO, Greg's diverse experience includes roles at the New York Power Authority and IBM. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Pace University and enjoys golfing with members of the Buffalo Bills outside work.

Phone

332-345-3303

Anthony Dietz

Chief Underwriting Officer

Anthony Dietz is the Chief Underwriting Officer of Roosevelt Road Specialty, bringing over two decades of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining RRS, Anthony was the Head of Insurance Brokerage at Procore Risk Advisors and has held several senior leadership positions, including Senior Vice President at NFP, an Aon company, and Vice President at Arch Insurance Group Inc. His broad expertise spans underwriting, brokerage, and leadership within the insurance sector, having also served as Regional Manager at AIG.
Anthony earned his bachelor's degree from Hofstra University, where he studied Finance and Business Law, and later received his MBA in Management from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business in New York City.

Chris Smyth

Chief Underwriting Officer

Chris Smyth is the Chief Underwriting Officer of Renaissance Specialty Insurance, bringing over 19 years of experience in underwriting specialty programs. He previously served as Program Director for NSM Insurance’s Sports and Wellness program and has held several insurance leadership roles throughout his career. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA, graduating Cum Laude, and is a licensed property and casualty agent. Known for his strong team leadership skills, client relations, and focus on profitability, Chris is committed to driving growth and success at Renaissance Specialty Insurance.

Phone

332-228-1374

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