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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.

Amwins today announced that Chris Muller has joined the firm as part of its product development team, focused on building exclusive property programs that deliver distinct value to brokers and insureds. His addition signals Amwins’ continued commitment to developing exclusive products internally, maintaining the highest standards of underwriting excellence, and providing brokers with a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Amwins Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) today announced the launch of HabVantage™ - an exclusive all-risk property solution built for the habitational market.

Stealth Partner Group, an Amwins company and premier stop-loss general agency, released its comprehensive State of the Market report, providing up-to-date market intelligence on healthcare and employer stop-loss trends along with professional analyses discussing multiple factors driving the stop-loss marketplace, in-depth commentary across key segments, carrier insights, best practices, suggested cost-saving considerations and benchmarking data from Stealth’s book of business.

Amwins, a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has launched CoverCap, an exclusive E&S solution providing primary property coverage for middle-market risks. This program is available exclusively through Amwins brokers and backed by AM Best “A” rated carrier partners.

Amwins Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) today announced the launch of its new Excess Casualty Sidecar Program, designed to provide comprehensive coverage solutions across a broad range of industries. This exclusive program is available solely through Amwins brokers.