New underwriting talent brings decades of expertise and strong broker relationships to support Alta’s continued growth in the excess space.
OVERLAND PARK, KS (June 12, 2025) – Alta Risk today announced the addition of two seasoned excess casualty underwriters, Robert Ulrich and Chris Towell, to its growing team. Their appointments mark a significant step forward in Alta’s commitment to delivering best-in-class underwriting and service to its partners nationwide.
“These hires represent our strategic focus on thoughtful growth and continuity in client service,” said Steve Albers, executive vice president at Alta Risk. “Both Bob and Chris bring deep expertise, proven relationships, and a drive to write smart business. We’re excited to welcome them to the Alta team.”
Bob Ulrich, who will focus on larger accounts in the Northeast region, brings nearly 40 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance space. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President at Munich Re, where he held multiple leadership roles overseeing casualty facultative and treaty underwriting. His extensive career has included developing underwriting and pricing strategies, managing complex portfolios, and mentoring underwriters across the industry.
Chris Towell, who will concentrate on middle-market business, particularly on the West Coast, joins Alta following a long-standing senior role at Align General Insurance Agency. There, he was responsible for writing $5.5 million in premium annually across primary west coast and national accounts. Prior to that, Towell worked in outbound sales and business development roles at Metromile and Wells Fargo, consistently outperforming sales metrics and leading high-growth initiatives, including a national dealership partnership program. With roots in a family-run agency, Towell brings with him the opportunity to serve a loyal client base seeking continuity and trusted expertise following a carrier withdrawal from the space.
Alta continues to attract entrepreneurial underwriting talent drawn to a platform that prioritizes autonomy, innovation, and integrity. With a reputation for disciplined underwriting, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to creative problem-solving, Alta empowers its team to build meaningful wholesale broker relationships and deliver tailored solutions in an evolving excess casualty market. As the firm expands its national presence, it remains laser-focused on being a destination for top-tier underwriters who want to make an impact and for brokers who value smart, responsive partners.
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About Alta Risk
ALTA RISK, LLC is an underwriting manager for specialty insurance products. Underwriting on behalf of A.M. Best rated “A-” (Excellent) or better carriers, ALTA distributes excess and environmental contractor products through a diversified and select group of specialty wholesale brokers in all 50 states.
ALTA’s seasoned underwriters, with their combined 100+ years of underwriting experience, take a creative approach to underwriting that provides select wholesale brokers with a unique approach unmatched in the market. To learn more, click here.
Topics Excess Surplus Casualty
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