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William H. Connolly & Co.

(pictured: William H Connolly Jr – CPCU, President & Chief Executive Officer)

Bill Connolly
56 Park Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
973.744.8500
[email protected]


About William H. Connolly & Co.:

William H. Connolly & Co., LLC provides insurance and risk solutions, including the placement of cyber liability insurance, for our clients. Utilizing teams of producers and account executives, our firm concentrates on placing Commercial Property & Casualty, Personal Lines, and Employee Benefits insurance programs for businesses including, but not limited to, health-care institutions, educational institutions, software & technology firms, biotech & pharmaceutical companies, non-profit social services organizations, financial institutions, construction & manufacturing companies, architects & engineers, physicians, and lawyers.

Integrity, service, innovation, and the highest level of professional expertise are the hallmarks of William H. Connolly & Co., LLC. Because we are among the largest producers placing business with both national insurance companies and strong, regional carriers, we negotiate from a position of strength for our clients. In addition, we have also provided the specialized risk management services and innovative insurance coverages our clients need through the hiring of insurance professionals who are knowledgeable in loss preventative services, claims handling, and various insurance coverage lines. Our professional staff includes an in-house cyber liability insurance resource, who provides cyber liability insurance training to our staff and clients.

Survey Answers

Target Client Size
up to $5B
Does US business in
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest
Does international business in
Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom
When did your company start placing standalone cyber insurance policies?
Prior to 2000
What was your organization's standalone cyber gross written premium this year?
0 to $3M
How many dedicated cyber insurance brokers does your company have handling client cyber risk on a day-to-day basis?
1-5
What percentage of your clients buy cyber insurance?
31-40%
Approximately how many standalone cyber claims did your firm’s clients file in the last 12 months?
6-15
Approximately how many cyber claims involving other lines of business did your firm’s clients file in the last 12 months?
0-5
Who are your top 5 trading partners of primary cyber insurance policies?
AIG, Beazley , Chubb, CNA, Travelers
Who are your top 5 trading partners of excess cyber insurance policies?
AIG, Beazley , Chubb, CNA, Travelers