Association and Affinity Groups

Member benefit programs that are high-tech + high-touch.
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In the world of employer association and affinity groups, stronger benefits translate to stronger memberships.

 

How are we different?

  • Highly specialized
  • Dedicated and personal
  • 30+ year client retention
  • High member retention
  • High member participation
  • Product expertise
  • Strong carrier relationships

 

 Amwins Group Benefits offers associations and affinity groups robust and relevant member benefit programs, supported by sophisticated technology and personalized member care.

Our comprehensive portfolio of insurance, financial, loyalty and lifestyle benefits serve as an excellent source of non-dues revenue, an effective tool for new member growth and ultimate protection against declining membership. Amwins partners with each association and affinity group, as well as benefit brokers and insurance companies who serve association clients to provide total transparency. For direct associations, Amwins provides product development, launch and administration services in addition to marketing and call center support. For brokers of all sizes, we customize our services based on your unique needs to provide administrative support only or offer more comprehensive support through administration, marketing, product development and consulting. For insurance companies, we provide robust product administration to deliver solutions that solve for your clients' challenges. We go beyond a “one size fits all” approach and provide our services a la carte to ensure each of our clients are supported based on their individual needs. 

Through sustainable investments in people, program management and technology, our experienced benefit professionals will enhance an association or affinity group’s current benefit options, marketing and administration while assisting with the development, launch and administration of new customized plans. Our focus is to increase member engagement and retention with meaningful benefit offerings.


 

Association and affinity group capabilities

Full-service administration

  • Underwriting
  • Policy administration
  • Billing and collection
  • Claims management
  • Compliance
  • High-touch customer service
  • Online enrollment and payment options
  • Monthly financial reporting

 

Multi-channel marketing

  • Digital, social media, direct mail, advertising, conferences & more
  • Customized campaigns
  • Research and analytics

 

Product development

  • Market and product analysis
  • Turnkey programs
  • Customizable coverages

 

Consulting

  • Member benefit program analysis
  • Contract review

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Recent Group Benefits Headlines

Amwins Group, Inc. to Acquire Equisure, Inc.

May 3, 2021, 12:00 PM
Amwins Group, Inc. (“Amwins”), a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Equisure, Inc., an innovative leader in products unique to exposures associated with equines and canines.
Title : Amwins Group, Inc. to Acquire Equisure, Inc.
Date : May 3, 2021, 12:00 PM
Amwins Group, Inc. (“Amwins”), a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Equisure, Inc., an innovative leader in products unique to exposures associated with equines and canines. 

“The addition of Equisure will extend our Underwriting division’s capabilities to a new, highly specialized segment of the market,” said Scott M. Purviance, Chief Executive Officer of Amwins. “We are excited to partner with such a long-standing, well-respected program and look forward to working with Diane and her team to deliver equine and canine insurance solutions to our clients.”

Expected to close later this month, this transaction will further position Amwins as the industry’s largest and most diversified specialty distribution firm. Equisure clients can expect a continued high level of service, with access to a broader range of markets, products and tools. 

“We are proud of the program we have built over the past 30 years and are excited to start this next chapter as part of the Amwins family,” said Diane Lesher, President of Equisure. “This relationship will help expand our reach and share our passion with more customers and markets.” 

Amwins offers a variety programs for specific product lines, industry segments and business types. With decades of experience in highly specialized markets and industry niches, Amwins underwriters have earned the trust of major carriers. Amwins offers more than 60 in-house programs and underwrites more than $1.7B in annual premium through its Underwriting division.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.



About Amwins Group, Inc. 

Amwins Group, Inc. is the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the United States, dedicated to serving retail insurance agents by providing property and casualty products, specialty group benefit products, and administrative services. Based in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates through more than 125 offices globally and handles premium placements in excess of $22 billion annually. To learn more, visit www.amwins.com. 

About Equisure

Equisure, Inc. specializes in insurance for equine and canine risks. Its knowledgeable and experienced team works to ensure the proper insurance coverage is provided for owners, clubs and related associations for their highly specialized needs. For more information, please visit equisure-inc.com. 
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