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Amwins, a leading distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced the acquisition of Jackson-Lloyd, a specialist MGA dedicated to occupational loss protection. Jackson-Lloyd will join Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions (ASCS), a leading MGA and specialty insurance program creator, strengthening its growing accident + health portfolio with a program that has defined the non-subscriber insurance market in Texas for more than three decades.

Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions (ASCS), a leading MGA and specialty insurance program creator, today announced the expansion of its Occupational Accident (OccAcc) insurance program to serve independent contractors across a broad range of industry classes, alongside a new tiered product structure. Building on five years of profitable growth in transportation, this expansion gives retail partners broader access to a market-leading program written on "A" XIII paper — and introduces two distinct coverage tiers designed to meet a wider range of client needs and budgets.

Today, Amwins Benefits, the accident & health division of Amwins, released its inaugural State of the Market Report, a comprehensive resource delivering market intelligence, trend analysis and strategic guidance across the employee benefits industry.

Amwins, a leading global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, announced today that it has acquired NARDAC, a specialist energy and infrastructure broker. Amwins initially invested in NARDAC in 2020 and recently completed the purchase of NARDAC’s remaining privately held shares.

Amwins Program Underwriters (APU) today announced a new carrier relationship to support its Architects & Engineers (A&E) program. The program, which provides professional liability coverage for architectural and engineering firms nationwide, is now backed by an A+ XV-rated carrier as rated by A.M. Best, bringing enhanced financial strength and long-term stability to the program.

Amwins, the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the U.S., and Vivere, a specialty insurance underwriting platform focused on niche lines of business, today announced the launch of an exclusive California FAIR Plan Wrap product. Developed by Vivere and distributed exclusively through Amwins, this new offering delivers comprehensive coverage and fast quotes to entire portfolios of California FAIR plan insureds, including commercial and dwelling risks.

Amwins Program Underwriters (APU), part of Amwins’ Underwriting division, announced a new carrier partnership with Sentry Insurance to support its Inland Marine Contractors’ Equipment Program. This collaboration enhances APU’s ability to provide comprehensive, competitive insurance solutions tailored to the needs of contractors across the U.S.

Applied Risk Capital (“ARC”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Livingstone as Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Credit. In this newly created role, Livingstone will lead the strategic expansion of the firm’s market-leading leveraged finance non-payment insurance practice into portfolio underwriting.

Amwins, a leading global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced the rebranding of its Group Benefits division as Amwins Benefits, reflecting the division’s expanded capabilities and a more integrated, solution-focused approach for the market.

Amwins, a leading global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, announced today the launch of its new Hospitality Practice, a dedicated industry-focused group designed to support retail partners as hospitality risks become more complex and competitive.

Amwins Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) today announced the launch of its Primary Construction program, an exclusive casualty solution designed to give brokers more flexibility in placing primary construction liability risks.

Amwins, a leading global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced the integration of the Risksmith Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) program into Amwins Program Underwriters (APU), part of Amwins’ Underwriting division, effective January 1, 2026.

Amwins, a leading global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced the launch of a joint venture, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the firm’s underwriting and capital strategy. The joint venture is expected to support ~$400 million of premium in 2026.

Amwins, a leading global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, released its 2026 State of the Market report, offering expert insights into rate movements, capacity trends and coverage developments across diverse lines of business in the United States, London and Bermuda.

Amwins earns AM Best’s PA-1 (Exceptional) rating, underscoring sustained excellence in underwriting, governance, and growth.

Amwins Program Underwriters (APU), part of the Amwins Underwriting division, today announced the launch of their new AmeriComp Workers’ Compensation Program, a comprehensive underwriting solution designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s employers across a broad spectrum of industries.

Amwins, a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced the launch of Cyber+, an exclusive, proprietary cyber insurance product designed to provide enhanced coverage and stability for SME businesses in a continuously evolving market.

Amwins, a leading distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced the acquisition of Applied Risk Capital (“ARC”), the leading Managing General Agent (MGA) specializing in credit insurance for the leveraged finance market. ARC will join Amwins Underwriting, adding a prominent new product line to the division’s portfolio.

Amwins today announced that Ben Tasse has joined the firm as head of distribution and growth for Amwins’ Underwriting division. In this newly created role, Ben will focus on driving strategic initiatives across sales, distribution and retail relationships to fuel long-term, sustainable organic growth.

Amwins, a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, today announced a planned leadership change within its legal team. Effective January 1, 2026, Deputy General Counsel Molly Shah will step into the role of General Counsel. At the same time, Donna Hargrove will move from her current role as General Counsel into a new position as Senior Advisor.