CFC vs Gallagher

CFC is a specialist insurance provider operating an MGA model: a managing general agent performs underwriting functions for insurance capacity providers. Its disclosures identify CFC Underwriting Limited and the U.S. producer CFC USA, Inc.; the CFC brand should not be treated as the name of every policy’s insurer. ^5,4

Gallagher arranges business insurance and provides risk-management and employee-benefits consulting. Its technology practice serves startups through global enterprises. ^31,32

Woodruff Sawyer is now part of Gallagher. Gallagher’s transition page retains access to Woodruff Sawyer client portals. ³⁰

Gallagher Small Business identifies Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC as its insurance-brokerage service provider. The exact producer for a former Woodruff Sawyer account should be confirmed in the engagement documents. ^34,30

CFC reports that CFC USA, Inc. holds producer licenses in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., plus excess and surplus lines authorization in California, Georgia, New York and Texas. It identifies its California licensing name as CFC General Insurance Agency, Inc. This is CFC’s disclosure, not an independently checked California license record or confirmation of product eligibility. ⁴

CFC’s January 2026 U.S. management-liability brochure lists California-domiciled business and standalone employment practices liability under risks it declines. This restriction is specific to the described management-liability offering; it does not establish a California exclusion for every CFC product. ¹¹

The reviewed U.S. technology page, brochure and application do not establish the currently available admitted or surplus-lines route for a particular California startup. CFC announced admitted technology E&O in 2023, but the reviewed materials do not supply a current California product eligibility schedule. ^1,2,3,29

Gallagher Small Business publishes California license number 0D69293 and National Producer Number 19837 for Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC. This is a company disclosure, not an independently verified license or confirmation that a particular California risk is eligible. ³⁴

The reviewed technology, small-business product and producer pages do not establish a California-specific insurer, policy form or eligibility rule for each listed product. Obtain a quote identifying the producer and California placement route. ^31,35,34

CFC’s regulatory page identifies Lloyd’s Syndicate 1988, managed by Asta Managing Agency Ltd. The reviewed U.S. technology materials do not name the insurer or participating syndicates for a California buyer’s actual policy; ask for those names on the quote and declarations. ^4,2,3

Gallagher describes access to multiple insurance markets. Its executive-risk practice says it considers carrier qualifications and client preferences when selecting potential underwriters; these pages do not identify the insurer that would write a specific startup’s policy. ^35,32

The U.S. technology application asks a senior staff member to complete it and return it to the company’s insurance broker. It requests revenue, funding, subsidiaries, products, major contracts, security controls, IP procedures and claims history. CFC’s Connect portal separately supports broker trading and describes a broker appointment process. ^3,6

The small-business quote link opens an advisor inquiry form asking for company and contact details, business description, coverage interests, employee count and annual revenue. Telephone and scheduled-advisor contact are also offered. This observed entry point does not establish instant binding or a turnaround time. ^37,38

CFC says its cyber service includes threat monitoring and alerts, a response app and round-the-clock technical incident support. These are company-described services; access, scope and any conditions should be checked against the proposed policy. ⁷

The reviewed Connect and technology application pages do not specify a customer-facing renewal timetable, certificate turnaround or dedicated account-management commitment for California technology buyers. Confirm those arrangements with the placing broker. ^6,3

Gallagher describes Go for client information and self-service, Submit for submission tracking and documents, and Verify for certificate management. Confirm which tools and service team your engagement includes. ³¹

For former Woodruff Sawyer clients, Gallagher links WS Connect for benefits and documents, Woodruff360 for policies, claim submission and certificates, and CSR 24 for certificates and auto ID cards. ³⁰

Gallagher’s casualty practice describes pre-renewal meetings involving finance, HR, operations and risk-management stakeholders, alongside contract reviews and coverage-gap analysis. Confirm the renewal timetable and deliverables for your account. ³⁹