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MGT and Amwins partner to manage E&S risks with AI
4th February 2026
MGT, a vertically artificial intelligence (AI)-native neo-insurer, has entered into a strategic partnership with Amwins, a distributor of specialty insurance products and services, to select risks in the rapidly expanding Excess & Surplus (E&S) market through its proprietary AI-driven underwriting and pricing platform. This partnership aims to combine Amwins’ unparalleled wholesale ... Read the full article
AIG partners with Amwins and Blackstone to launch new Lloyd’s syndicate
19th December 2025
AIG, in partnership with Amwins and funds managed by Blackstone, is launching a new Lloyd’s syndicate, Syndicate 2479, featuring a novel structure that brings together a specialty distributor, an insurer and a Lloyd’s platform backed by third-party capital. Syndicate 2479 is expected to begin underwriting on January 1, 2026, with an ... Read the full article
Amwins reports stabilising reinsurance rates amid abundant capacity and flexible high-layer coverage
12th December 2025
Amwins, an independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products active across global reinsurance markets, offers an updated perspective on how conditions are shaping for the year ahead. This assessment draws on commentary from Jennifer Keefe, VP Marketing at Amwins Re, together with insights from Nigel Fearon and Tom Jakob, both Directors ... Read the full article
Amwins appoints Bob Black National Property Practice Leader
5th August 2025
Amwins, a distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced the appointment of Bob Black as National Property Practice Leader. Black, who has been with the company for over two decades, will be joining Harry Tucker and Jessica Zuiker in co-leading the practice within Amwins’ Brokerage division. “Bob’s depth of expertise, ... Read the full article
Amwins names Shah as General Counsel, Hargrove transitions to Senior Advisor
23rd July 2025
Amwins, a distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has appointed the current Deputy General Counsel, Molly Shah, as General Counsel effective January 1st, 2026. Simultaneously, Donna Hargrove transitions from her current role as General Counsel into a new position as Senior Advisor. As part of the transition, Hargrove will remain ... Read the full article
Amwins SRU launches all-risk property solution for habitational market
9th July 2025
Amwins Special Risk Underwriters (SRU), Amwins' in-house MGA, has launched HabVantage, an exclusive all-risk property solution tailored for the habitational market. In a fluctuating property market, HabVantage is designed to meet evolving needs by providing Amwins brokers with access to expert underwriting and much-needed capacity for increasingly hard-to-place risks. Backed by A- ... Read the full article
CoverCap from Amwins offers specialised property coverage for middle market risks
9th May 2025
Amwins, a distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced the launch of CoverCap, a proprietary E&S solution providing primary property coverage tailored for the middle-market segment. Built for efficiency and backed by AM Best "A"-rated carriers, CoverCap is available only through Amwins brokers. The programme delivers primary property coverage for ... Read the full article
Amwins SRU launches new Excess Casualty Sidecar Program
17th April 2025
Amwins Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) has launched its new Excess Casualty Sidecar Program, offering comprehensive coverage solutions across a wide range of industries. Available exclusively through Amwins brokers and written on A+ rated paper, the program provides follow-form excess liability on a quota-share basis, delivering flexibility and strong protection for clients. Key ... Read the full article
Brenden Beeg joins Amwins as VP for Alternative Risk
14th April 2025
Brenden Beeg has joined Amwins, a distributor of specialty insurance products and services, as Vice President - Alternative Risk. In his new role, he will be working alongside Alex Kaplan, Amwins’s Executive Vice President for Alternative Risk, and Taylor Kwong-Wright, who serves as Associate Broker, Alternative Risk. Beeg is joining Amwins from ... Read the full article
David Lavins succeeds Darin Stafford as CFO at Amwins
25th March 2025
Amwins, a distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced the appointment of David Lavins as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Darin Stafford, effective July 1st, 2025. Lavins is currently President of Amwins Access, a role he has held since January 2016. Under his leadership, the division grew significantly, expanding ... Read the full article
Amwins launches Public Entity Excess Casualty Program
17th March 2025
Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions (ASCS), a managing general agency (MGA) and specialty insurance program creator, has expanded its offerings with the launch of the Public Entity Excess Casualty Program. This program was designed to deliver innovative insurance solutions, combined with deep expertise and flexible coverage to meet the unique demands of ... Read the full article
Amwins acquires MGA Superior Underwriters
2nd January 2025
Amwins, a distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has reached an agreement to acquire Superior Underwriters, a Bellevue, Washington-based managing general agency (MGA) that specialises on commercial lines, personal lines and transportation business. The transaction reportedly closed on December 31, 2024. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. From ... Read the full article
Amwins 2025 Outlook: Cyber insurance pricing set to decline by 5% as competition intensifies
27th December 2024
Amwins, a distributor of specialty insurance solutions, has published its 2025 Outlook: State of the Market Report, providing valuable insights into the shifting dynamics of the cyber insurance landscape. The cyber insurance market is facing increasing competition and shifting risk profiles, as highlighted in Amwins’ report. Pricing trends show a notable change, ... Read the full article
Property sees signs of softening, but remains fragile: Amwins
13th December 2024
The property market remains in a delicate state, although a general softening trend is evident, Amwins’ analysts have stated in its latest State of the Market Report This year has seen a series of significant weather events, with Hurricanes Helene and Milton causing substantial property damage. Helene, primarily an inland flood ... Read the full article
Ben Sloop to succeed James Drinkwater as Amwins Group President
10th December 2024
Global specialty insurance provider Amwins Group, has announced the appointment of Ben Sloop as President, effective January 1, 2025. He will be taking over the role from James Drinkwater who will transition into the role of Vice Chair of Amwins while remaining active as Executive Chairman of Amwins Global Risks, continuing ... Read the full article
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