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AM Specialty appoints Mary McKay as CUO of Pinpoint Insurance Solutions, bringing 20+ years of transportation underwriting expertise.

AM Specialty Insurance Company’s CEO, Shevawn Barder, isn’t one to shy away from bold moves, and 2024 has been a landmark year for the...

AM Best reaffirms AM Specialty's A- (Excellent) rating, citing strong capitalization, strategic growth, and underwriting excellence....

With more than 25 years of experience as an insurance CFO and investment banker, Stephen brings a wealth of expertise in insurance...

Seasoned insurance executive and 20+ year Wall Street veteran Joseph Scheerer, CEO and Principal of Stonybrook Capital, joins AM...

AM Specialty Insurance partners with Veritex Bank in a multimillion-dollar capital deal to expand underwriting capacity.

At AM Specialty, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team members. We are excited to share the...

“We’re looking for long-term partnerships, not just quick opportunity plays,” said Dominick Tassone, chief underwriting officer at AM...

Dallas-based E&S provider AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) has agreed a strategic capital partnership with Veritex Bank.

DALLAS, TX, October 2, 2024 –   AM Specialty Insurance Company  (ASIC) and Swain & Baldwin  Insurance & Risk Management (Swain & Baldwin)...

We are excited to share two episodes of The Reinsurance Podcast featuring key figures from AM Specialty Insurance Group and Pinpoint UK....

“The big attraction with Pinpoint was its discovery of genuine business niches and the advantage of being a privately owned company,”...

The re/insurance industry has long navigated the complexities and challenges of balancing risk and reward. Traditional models have...

“It’s all about driving a more stable and predictable outcome,” said Shevawn Barder, talking about AM Specialty’s underwriting focus. In...

DALLAS, TX, September 5, 2024 –   AM Specialty Insurance Company  (ASIC), an Arizona-domiciled surplus lines insurance carrier rated A-...

Leadership is about creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, says Nishad Lad of AM Specialty...

Good mentors will provide opportunities to develop and progress, says young leader. The best mentors have given me opportunities to take...

AM Specialty is making significant strides with strategic expansions and proactive market strategies under the leadership of Shevawn Barder.

AM Specialty Insurance Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pinpoint Insurance Solutions.

AM Specialty Insurance Group, through parent AM Holding Company, has acquired US MGA Pinpoint Insurance Solutions.

Challenge presents a unique moment for insurers to leverage the current hard market With the increasing impact of climate change, the...

Why the sector is emerging as a beacon In the fast-paced landscape of Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance, the ability to navigate market...

With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, Shevawn Barder began her career as a broker and soon after decided to start...

There is a need for strategic underwriting in a competitive landscape. The following article was written by Dominick Tassone Jr. and...

DALLAS TX, January 24, 2024 – AM Specialty Insurance Company is proud to announce the release of our latest whitepaper, "Elevating...

Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the re/insurance sector is more than a race toward digitization; it’s a march toward...

As technology continues to develop, the re/insurance sector continues to adapt and apply various methods into their systems to change the...

E&S carrier and accredited reinsurer AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) has written more than $100mn gross written premiums (GWP) in...

Going into 2024 – and with the hard market expected to remain – retentions are going to be vital, particularly in the programme space,...

Property is top of everyone’s watch list in 2023 as property rates have “accelerated quite dramatically”, says Shevawn Barder, chief...