AmWINS is the leading casualty insurance wholesale broker in the U.S., with the ability to handle a wide range of account sizes and complexities.
Contact UsAmWINS' position as a leading U.S. casualty wholesaler provides our clients access to proprietary products with strategic markets, our risk and industry practices, and brokers who specialize in many classes of business. We leverage our market position along with our skills and resources to provide coverages for unique exposures and business opportunities in new emerging risks of today. This enables us to offer advice and meet with our clients’ customers to tailor coverage for leading edge solutions for each risk.
We have partnered with leading specialty and E&S carriers that offer coverage for nearly every class of business, placing more than $4 billion in casualty premium with them annually.
AmWINS is continually providing new product offerings for our clients and offers easy access to many exclusive underwriting programs for specific industry groups. We provide our retails clients with our significant market presence, product knowledge with proprietary products and solutions in all classes of risk to give retailers a distinct advantage in the marketplace.
Through AmWINS Access, our company’s nationwide binding and small business platform, you benefit from industry-leading technology which both simplifies and accelerates the process of handling small accounts. All of this leads to speed, efficiency, and the best possible terms for your insureds.
This high level of expertise allows us to work collaboratively with our carrier partners, providing the support and tools necessary to protect your clients’ assets and income through hazard identification, evaluation, mitigation, and control by offering supportive and collaborative services that include:
Commercial Auto
Construction Wraps
Environmental Liability
General Liability
Liquor Liability
Product Recall
Products Liability
Umbrella and Excess
Workers' Compensation
01/21/21
Cyber events don’t always just result in financial loss but can also cause first or third-party bodily injury or physical damage. In response, many insurers have adopted various exclusions, sub-limits and changes to non-cyber insurance policies. This issue of non-affirmative coverage for cyber events is known as silent cyber. Through various claim scenarios across coverage lines and industries, this article explores the wide range of insureds that are at risk of a silent cyber incident.
12/08/20
Despite the ongoing pandemic and hard market pressures, the London marketplace has demonstrated its resilience. In the Q4 State of the London Market report, our London specialists at THB take a closer look at what's happening at Lloyd's and examine market conditions across several segments.
12/08/20
Social inflation is an issue that continues to gain intensity. The term describes the convergence of societal and legal trends resulting in increased litigation and larger jury awards. As these cases are tipping in the plaintiff’s favor, social inflation is adversely impacting insurance capacity and increasing pricing. This article explores the issues driving social inflation, mitigation strategies and what the future holds for impacted sectors.
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.
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.
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.
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 Casualty underwriters on how they view the pandemic's impact both the Casualty sector and their syndicate's business.
04/15/20
The disruptive impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on supply chains is already having a pronounced effect on the world of logistics and logistics insurance. Port closures, demand surges and production shifts are requiring nimble response to keep up with change. This article arms insurance brokers with the information needed to understand the changes taking place and plan for what is likely to occur in the months ahead.
04/10/20
For decades, the logistics insurance market has been considered a sub-market of the cargo or ocean marine market. However, the continual rise of e-commerce and its effect on the global supply chain has carved out a complex and expansive industry niche. This article provides insight into the various lines of coverage, the specialized underwriting approach, and rate surges within the U.S. logistics insurance market.
04/06/20
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lloyd’s remains open for business and syndicates have successfully transitioned to working from home. However, there are notable changes in how the London market is approaching business. In this article, specialists from THB, AmWINS’ London broker, share their insight on consistent themes across the London Market as well as updates on various lines of business.
04/02/20
There have been a lot of questions regarding COVID-19, in particular about coverage and claims handling. This claims advice is intended to offer guidance to help our retail clients through these difficult times.
07/09/20
As the healthcare industry remains on the front lines of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, staying abreast of the changing landscape and how the insurance market is adapting is critical to ensure new exposures are covered and renewals are successfully placed. In this article, our specialists share what they are seeing in the Healthcare and Senior Care markets, tips for risk control and mitigation, and how to get the best results for insureds.
03/19/20
The disruption to business and everyday life caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is resulting in an economic impact for insureds. Much of this disruption is likely not covered by insurance. We have consulted with several AmWINS insurance specialists across the Property, Casualty and Professional Lines sectors and offer a COVID-19 update.
03/19/20
Public entities are facing a climate of change as the market continues to harden and insureds are faced with double-digit rate increases in property and liability. Contributing to this disruption are statute of limitation changes for sexual abuse victims, which have extended or removed the time limit for which a victim can file a claim. This article examines the impact of increased claim activity and discusses considerations that need to be made to better manage costs during this time of uncertainty.
01/28/20
The use of controlled insurance programs (CIPs) in construction projects has become increasing popular in both the private and public sectors. CIPs provide insureds with many advantages, including streamlined risk management in projects where it would otherwise yield insufficient, inconsistent, or redundant insurance coverage. This articles examines the advantages and disadvantages of CIPs, OCIPs and CCIPS and when its makes sense to utilize them for your clients.