# ISC Group > Technology\-driven multi\-line program administrator connecting carrier markets with specialty distribution across 12\+ verticals\. ## At a glance | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Type | MGA | | Region | NA | | Headquarters | Carlsbad, California, USA | | Founded | 2016 | | Stage | Growth | | Employees | 201-500 | ## Overview ISC Group (Integrated Specialty Coverages) is a tech-enabled, multi-line managing general agent headquartered in Carlsbad, California. Founded in 2016 by Matt Grossberg, ISC builds end-to-end specialty insurance products by connecting a broad network of carrier markets with retail and wholesale distribution channels through proprietary artificial intelligence, data analytics, and platform technology. The company writes more than USD 450 million of gross written premium across 12+ specialty commercial verticals and maintains relationships with more than 5,000 insurance agencies and brokers nationwide. ISC operates 47+ programs with 82 E&S licenses, serving admitted and non-admitted markets across all 50 states. ISC Group includes ISC MGA (US operations), ISC MGA Europe (London-based, master coverholder serving European markets), and the Abacus online MGA platform for small commercial digital distribution. The company is backed by Onex Partners, which acquired ISC from KKR in late 2025. KKR had previously acquired a majority stake from Sightway Capital (Two Sigma) in March 2021. ## Products & services ### Construction Program Specialty commercial insurance for contractors across general liability, workers compensation, and excess liability. ISC is the program administrator for the PLUS General Liability program targeting construction and contracting trades. **Key features:** - General liability - Workers compensation - Excess/umbrella liability - Inland marine \(tools and equipment\) *Target users:* General contractors, specialty contractors, trade subcontractors *Distribution:* Retail and wholesale agents/brokers via ISCX platform ### Trucking/Transportation Program Commercial insurance solutions for long-haul and specialty trucking operations, expanded through the Safebuilt Insurance Services acquisition (2019). **Key features:** - Commercial auto/trucking liability - Cargo - Physical damage - General liability *Target users:* Long\-haul truckers, specialty transportation operators *Distribution:* Wholesale and retail channels ### Hospitality Program Specialty programs covering bars, taverns, restaurants, and nightlife operations. **Key features:** - General liability - Liquor liability - Property - Special events *Target users:* Bars, taverns, restaurants, nightclubs, entertainment venues *Distribution:* Wholesale and retail channels ### Property Program Commercial and residential specialty property insurance across admitted and non-admitted markets. **Key features:** - Commercial property - Residential property - Flood - Inland marine *Target users:* Commercial and residential property owners, specialty risks *Distribution:* Retail and wholesale, including SBS wholesale division ### Entertainment Program Insurance solutions for production companies, special events, and entertainment industry operations. **Key features:** - Production liability - Special events - Equipment coverage *Target users:* Production companies, film/TV, special events, weddings *Distribution:* Wholesale and retail channels ### Workers Compensation Program Multi-carrier workers compensation program covering a broad range of class codes across most US states. **Key features:** - Admitted coverage in most states - Minimum premium: USD 650 - Limits: USD 1M *Target users:* Small to mid\-size commercial employers *Distribution:* Retail agents, phone and brokered business accepted ### Abacus Online MGA Digital commercial insurance platform enabling real-time quoting, issuance, and policy servicing for small commercial risks. Acquired by ISC to expand digital distribution capabilities. **Key features:** - Multiple commercial lines - Real\-time quoting and binding - Self\-service policy management *Target users:* Small business owners via independent agents *Distribution:* Independent agents via cloud\-based platform ### ISC MGA Europe London-based specialty MGA subsidiary with master coverholder status, enabling ISC to support and create new specialty programs for European markets. **Key features:** - Accident and health - Specialty lines - Master coverholder capacity *Target users:* European brokers and specialty carriers; London market participants *Distribution:* London market and European wholesale brokers ## Links - Website: - Directory profile: - Linkedin: - Newsroom: - Isc mga europe: - Agent portal \(iscx\): - Agent platform \(abacus\): --- *Last updated: 2026\-04\-04*