Speciality insurer AmWINS Group has announced the appointment of Robert Petrilli as President of its Underwriting division, effective immediately.
Petrilli will be overseeing 11 operating companies, representing over $1.7 billion in underwriting premium; the largest MGA platform in the U.S.
“Our underwriting division has seen incredible expansion over the last 24 months, and we expect that this accelerated growth will continue,” said Scott M. Purviance, Chief Executive Officer of AmWINS.
“Based on his vast leadership experience and underwriting expertise, as well as his record of creating profitable growth, we believe that Bob is the ideal leader to guide the strategic direction of the division.”
Petrilli has previously served as CEO, North America for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and as Group Managing Director for Swiss Re Group from 2006 to 2017. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Westport Insurance Corporation, First Specialty Insurance Corporation, Industrial Risk Insurers, and NAS Group.
Prior to Swiss Re, Petrilli worked at General Electric Industrial Risk Insurers (IRI) and GE Global Asset Protection Services (GE GAPS) in a variety of leadership roles, including Chief Underwriting Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
“I am excited to join AmWINS, the premier wholesale distributor in the United States,” added Petrilli.
“I look forward to helping the underwriting division achieve new levels of success while creating and maintaining strong and sustainable bonds with our carrier partners.”
