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Applied Crisis Underwriters approved as Lloyd’s coverholder
17th September 2025
Applied Crisis Underwriters, an affiliate of Applied Underwriters, has announced that it has been approved as a Lloyd’s coverholder. Based in London, New York, and Miami, Applied Crisis Underwriters provides specialised coverage for political violence and war perils worldwide. Led by experienced professionals, it leverages advanced technology to deliver tailored underwriting solutions. All ... Read the full article
Applied Underwriters launches Innovation Risk MGA platform
28th July 2025
Applied Underwriters, a provider of insurance solutions, has announced the launch of Innovation Risk, a new managing general agent (MGA) platform focused on casualty, accident, and life underwriting operations. This new independently operated MGA platform proprietary will leverage technologies and advance risk measurement methods. It is also expected to attract top ... Read the full article
United Risk expands with new promotions and hires, names Christofer President & CCO
27th May 2025
United Risk, an international property and casualty insurance underwriting and a division of Applied Underwriters, has announced the appointment of Richard Christofer as President and Chief Commercial Officer, among a number of other promotions and hires. In his new role, based at the company's corporate headquarters at Rockefeller Center in New ... Read the full article
United Risk names Amezquita as CFO & Cahill as CEO for reinsurance division
15th April 2025
Jamie Sahara, President of Applied Underwriters, has announced leadership appointments at United Risk, naming Alex Amezquita as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Jay Cahill as CEO of United Risk’s newly formed reinsurance division. These appointments are intended to support the continued growth of the United Risk group. United Risk, a division of ... Read the full article
American Atlantic Assurance Company to start underwriting in EU from January 1
18th December 2024
Applied Underwriters has announced the fully operational opening of American Atlantic Assurance Company’s underwriting facilities. Headquartered and domiciled in Malta, the new enterprise is to start underwriting on January 1, 2025. The 'A-' rated (AM Best) company, part of North American Casualty group, will support affiliated business divisions to provide property and ... Read the full article
Applied Underwriters Aerospace expands leadership amid market shifts
17th October 2024
Applied Underwriters Aerospace, a division of Applied Underwriters specialising in insurance and risk management for the aerospace and space exploration industries, has expanded its role as the space insurance market experiences significant changes. These shifts, driven by geopolitical factors and technological innovations like those introduced by Elon Musk, position the company ... Read the full article
Applied Underwriters’ leaders attribute market gains to top talent and executive advancement
26th September 2024
Applied Underwriters, a provider of insurance solutions, has recently experienced growth, strong underwriting results, and expanded market presence. According to the company’s leaders, these achievements are due to strategic hiring of high performers and advancements within the executive team. Notable recent appointments in specialty areas like surety, healthcare, and aviation, particularly within ... Read the full article
ASU completes majority acquisition of Argo’s remaining surety business
22nd July 2024
Applied Surety Underwriters (ASU), a subsidiary of Applied Underwriters' United Risk Division, has completed its acquisition of the majority of Argo's remaining surety business. If you recall, back in April of 2024, it was confirmed that ASU would acquire the majority of Argo Surety group’s in-force coal, oil, gas, and ... Read the full article
Applied Underwriters’ United Risk Division hires Jay Cahill as CFO
23rd April 2024
United Risk Global, the international property and casualty insurance underwriting and distribution platform, and division of Applied Underwriters, has appointed Jay Cahill as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 1, 2024. The appointment was announced by the firm's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dan Malloy. Malloy commented: "We are growing quite rapidly ... Read the full article
Applied Underwriters to sell Centauri to Arbol subsidiary Lilypad Insurance
18th April 2024
Applied Underwriters has revealed its plan to sell Centauri Insurance to the newly formed Arbol subsidiary, Lilypad Insurance. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is anticipated to close within the next 45 days. As per Applied, Lilypad Insurance, consolidated with the Florida and Louisiana domiciled Centauri companies, will address the ... Read the full article
Applied Surety acquires majority of Argo’s oil, gas, mining, & coal surety businesses
5th April 2024
Applied Surety Underwriters (ASU), a subsidiary of Applied Underwriters' United Risk division, is set to acquire the majority of Argo Surety group's in-force coal, oil, gas, and mining business. According to ASU, it will immediately assume the management and administration of the exposures acquired, while Argo Surety continues some processing, renewing, ... Read the full article
Applied Underwriters names Gregg Holtmeier as VP, Strategic Development
3rd April 2024
Applied Underwriters has appointed Gregg Holtmeier as Vice President (VP) of Strategic Development, to collaborate with the company's team in M&A, corporate alliances and partnership relationships. Holtmeier is an industry veteran with over 24 years of experience, he has spent several years in senior executive management positions with direct responsibility for ... Read the full article
Applied Underwriters’ CIC accuses California regulator of stunning overreach
12th March 2024
In a recent court statement and tentative decision, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) prevailed in its efforts to prevent the California Insurance Company (CIC) from withdrawing from the California market, much to CIC's frustration. Jeffrey Silver, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at CIC, criticised the CDI's actions as “an ... Read the full article
Applied Underwriters unveils United Risk, names Dan Malloy as CEO
7th November 2023
Applied Underwriters has unveiled a newly consolidated enterprise named United Risk, which brings together the entirety of the firm's MGA and MGU businesses into a single cohesive brand, headed by industry leader Dan Malloy. Malloy, who has been appointed CEO of United Risk, most recently served as CEO of SiriusPoint after ... Read the full article
SiriusPoint & Applied Surety Underwriters announce partnership for major expansion
3rd August 2023
Global risk services firm, Applied Surety Underwriters, and SiriusPoint Ltd. have entered into an exclusive partnership aimed to maximize their joint impact in major markets across the world. Both firm's will start with North America to deliver a unique formula of underwriting expertise, capital resources and concerted marketing within the ... Read the full article
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