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Through our relationships with more than 800+ E&S and specialty markets, our P&C business has grown to be the largest wholesale insurance broker in the U.S., placing $12.3 billion in property, casualty and professional lines premium annually.
Our dedicated national practice groups, our brokers and underwriters have the collective knowledge and relationships of the firm at their fingertips. They can handle nearly any placement challenge – from highly complex, layered accounts to small binding authority business.
We also have underwriting authority for more than 60 niche insurance programs to meet the unique needs of specific classes, and access to a leading London broker through our international division.
11/10/20
The pandemic has had a profound impact on the hospitality and service industry. This also extends to aspects of the sharing economy including short-term vacation rentals and transportation network platforms. This article takes a closer look at COVID-19’s impact on these platforms and insurance coverage implications that retail agents should be aware of.
11/10/20
When your client's business has suffered a loss, so much of how they respond afterward is predicated on how well they've prepared prior to it occurring. Emergency response preparation is invaluable in the event of an unforeseen loss. This article offers questions to ask your clients and tips to develop an effective response plan.
10/20/20
Cyber-attacks and their severity and frequency are constantly evolving – with risks and expenses varying widely among industries. AmWINS’ proprietary cyber benchmarking tool assists in making policy limit purchasing decisions by analyzing data from thousands of cyber liability placements made by AmWINS brokers.
10/20/20
The current Property market is not what most would consider a “traditional hard market,” where demand exceeds supply. Despite a strong capital position, most of the property market continues to harden at an increasing rate. In addition to the usual drivers, several new or heightened factors are affecting the market. Our Q3 State of the Property Market report examines these issues as well as impacts across several industry segments.
10/20/20
With capacity continuing to constrict, especially in the higher excess layers, the casualty market presents many challenges to buyers. These market conditions, which are often driven by claims, are expected to continue for at least 18 months. Our Q3 State of the Casualty Market report examines these issues as well as impacts across several industry segments.
10/20/20
Professional lines has always been a diverse market, varying widely in capacity, pricing and underwriting appetite among the different segments. Today, difficult market conditions exist across most segments, as carriers struggle to adapt to new challenges and brokers work to replace lost capacity. The Q3 State of the Professional Lines Market report examines trends across several of these segments.
09/16/20
Umbrella or Excess; Stand Alone or Follow Form. These may seem like common terms in our industry, but do you really know the difference? This article takes a closer look at various Umbrella policies, debunks common misconceptions and helps you determine which is best - before a claim is denied.
09/16/20
Do you know what PFAS are? Did you know that they can cause health issues and that you're likely exposed to them every day in household items and drinking water? This article explores the world of PFAS, including government regulations, exposures and coverages for the businesses and municipalities at risk for lawsuits or remediation costs.
09/16/20
As working from home becomes the new norm, exposure to cybercrime has risen at an alarming rate; 300% according to the FBI. Personal home networks are much less secure than the organized network infrastructure used in offices. Learn more about the recent rise in cybercrime and how AmWINS' expertise and tailored cyber insurance products can help you protect your clients.
08/24/20
In true 2020 fashion, this week is shaping up to be a historic weather event with Tropical Storms Laura and Marco headed for the Gulf. Numerous catastrophic events combined with the precarious economic environment continue to impact market conditions. AmWINS is on your team, especially now. This special report provides claims resources and market insights.
08/19/20
Employment practices liability (EPL) insurance in the U.S. marketplace has always been affected by social trends. This article explores the top factors influencing buyer behavior, product development and underwriting appetite associated with EPL coverage.
07/28/20
Warehouse Legal Liability is a complicated line with many gray areas and multiple interpretations of its coverages. This article discusses coverage triggers, legal vs. contractual liability and the importance of warehouse receipts.
07/21/20
In the current economic climate, many small businesses are struggling and some may even fail. Despite these challenges and the continued hardening market, there is opportunity for retailers to write and retain business. This article provides guidance on navigating the complex small business marketplace and helps retailers fine tune their understanding of what insurable risks will look like over the next 12 to 24 months.
07/21/20
Product recalls are one of the most damaging events a business may encounter. In order to effectively respond to an incident, companies must be prepared with proper risk management strategies. As policy wording varies, it's also critical to ensure your clients have the right policy type in place to appropriately address their first- and third-party exposures.
05/15/20
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, our industry is facing a broad array of challenges that impact insureds of every size and in every industry. In the first of a series of webinars, we hear from an economist on the financial impacts of COVID-19 and what we can expect in the future. This webinar is intended to complement your conversations with clients about how to plan for the next 12 to 24 months.
05/11/20
This podcast features an update from John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s, on the state of the Lloyd's market and their response to COVID-19 as well as a panel discussion with London Professional Lines underwriters on how they view the pandemic's impact both the Professional Lines sector and their syndicate's business.
05/11/20
This podcast features an update from John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s, on the state of the Lloyd's market and their response to COVID-19 as well as a panel discussion with London Property underwriters on how they view the pandemic's impact both the Property sector and their syndicate's business.
05/11/20
This podcast features an update from John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s, on the state of the Lloyd's market and their response to COVID-19 as well as a panel discussion with London Casualty underwriters on how they view the pandemic's impact both the Casualty sector and their syndicate's business.
04/28/20
The COVID-19 crisis has created a rapidly changing environment for the Professional Lines market. With the uncertainty of how claims will develop and the potential for increased exposure, retailers must be proactive. In this article, AmWINS specialists share their insights on why this is more important now than ever, including reactionary underwriting trends, D&O policy exclusions and impacts to EPLI, as well as the threat for increased cyber attacks and crime losses.
04/28/20
Ninety-eight percent of all United States counties were impacted by a flood event in 2018, yet many property owners remain unaware of their true risk of flood or what their existing policies cover. This article highlights key statistics about flood risk and outlines the differences between the National Flood Insurance Program and private market flood insurance.