AmWINS News

Pioneer’s Wisely Moves to Amwins’ Crane Program

Charlotte-based Amwins Program Underwriters announced that Mary Wisely has joined the company as managing director over a new crane and rigging contractors program. The program is backed by a non-admitted carrier, rated “A” by A.M. Best, the company said in …

People Moves: Zurich’s Charles to SiriusPoint as Head of Americas P/C Insurance; Amwins Promotes Bernacki to New Role of Chief Underwriting Officer

SiriusPoint Names Zurich’s Charles as Head of Americas P/C Insurance SiriusPoint Ltd., the Bermuda-based global specialty insurer and reinsurer, announced that Patrick Charles has joined the company as head of Americas Property and Casualty (P/C) Insurance. Charles will be responsible …

Maine Enacts Law That Will Ban Use of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in All Products by 2030

Maine last month enacted a law that makes it the first U.S. state to ban the use of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in nearly all products. PFAS are commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” because of their inability …

Amwins Underwriting Division Expands Portfolio with New Oil & Gas Programs

With a focus on delivering unmatched underwriting acumen via programs that fill complex needs within the market, Amwins Underwriting is excited to announce the launch of two new Oil and Gas programs: Oil & Gas Consultants and Increased Cost of …

Amwins Acquires Maryland’s CBIZ M.T. Donahoe & Associates

Amwins, a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has acquired CBIZ M.T. Donahoe & Associates LLC (MTDA), a Maryland-based general agent specializing in employee and individual benefits and services. MTDA President Michael Donahoe Jr. will join the leadership …

Amwins Acquires Equine, Canine Specialist Broker Equisure

Specialty broker Amwins Group said it has agreed to acquire Equisure, Inc., a Colorado-based specialist in insurance programs for horse and dog owners, trainers and organizations. Equisure provides professional liability, general liability, and directors and officers liability for equine and …

Markel Corporation and Nationwide Join InsurConneXtions Alliance

Markel and Nationwide join AmWins, CRC Group, Heffernan, and Patra to bring standardized technology-enabled solutions to the insurance industry with AI and Automation EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., April 28, 2021 – A consortium of insurance industry leaders that formed InsurConneXtions …

Amwins Launches Alarm Contractors Program

Amwins Program Underwriters has developed a new insurance coverage dedicated to alarm contractors that includes commercial general liability, professional liability, property and inland marine coverage. The program can be tailored to meet the needs of alarm installation contractors including fire, …

Largest Wholesale Broker, Amwins, to Acquire Rival Worldwide Facilities

The largest wholesale insurance broker, Amwins Group, is getting even larger as it has agreed to acquire Worldwide Facilities, the fourth-largest wholesale insurance broker in the U.S. The addition of Worldwide broadens Amwins’ specialty capabilities and expands its footprint, especially …

AmWINS Rebrands, Integrates Networked Insurance Agents with AmWINS Access

Wholesale insurance brokerage AmWINS Group has rebranded its agency aggregator subsidiary Networked Insurance Agents to AmWINS Access – Admitted Placement Services. AmWINS Access is a nationwide binding platform for small property/casualty business comprising three segments: Excess & Surplus Small Commercial, …