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ASIC promotes Hoffmans to EVP of Program Underwriting
Anne Hoffmans has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Program Underwriting at AM Specialty Insurance Company. Hoffmans has been...
Reinsurance News
Apr 91 min read

AM Specialty Appoints Stefanie Milch as Head of Claims
AM Specialty appoints Stefanie Milch, Esq. as Head of Claims, bringing 25+ years of legal and claims expertise.
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Mar 262 min read


AM Specialty Appoints Mary McKay as Chief Underwriting Officer of Pinpoint
AM Specialty appoints Mary McKay as CUO of Pinpoint Insurance Solutions, bringing 20+ years of transportation underwriting expertise.
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Feb 32 min read


Milestone acquisitions and global expansion: ASIC’s year of progress
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...
Intelligent Insurer
Jan 234 min read

AM Specialty Maintains A- (Excellent) Rating from AM Best
AM Best reaffirms AM Specialty's A- (Excellent) rating, citing strong capitalization, strategic growth, and underwriting excellence....
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Jan 22 min read

AM Specialty Appoints Stephen Mathews as Group Chief Financial Officer
With more than 25 years of experience as an insurance CFO and investment banker, Stephen brings a wealth of expertise in insurance...
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Dec 16, 20242 min read

AM Specialty Appoints Joseph M. Scheerer as Non-Executive Director
Seasoned insurance executive and 20+ year Wall Street veteran Joseph Scheerer, CEO and Principal of Stonybrook Capital, joins AM...
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Nov 1, 20242 min read

AM Specialty Announces Strategic Capital Partnership with Veritex Bank
AM Specialty Insurance partners with Veritex Bank in a multimillion-dollar capital deal to expand underwriting capacity.
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Oct 15, 20242 min read

Celebrating Growth: Mandy Coulter, Duncan Daniel, and Thomas Randall Promoted to New Roles
At AM Specialty, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team members. We are excited to share the...
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Oct 15, 20242 min read

Flexibility and differentiation in the MGA market
“We’re looking for long-term partnerships, not just quick opportunity plays,” said Dominick Tassone, chief underwriting officer at AM...
Intelligent Insurer
Oct 15, 20243 min read

AM Specialty secures strategic capital partnership with Veritex Bank
Dallas-based E&S provider AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) has agreed a strategic capital partnership with Veritex Bank.
The Insurer
Oct 15, 20242 min read

AM Specialty and Swain & Baldwin Announce Launch of PawPro Pet Insurance Program
DALLAS, TX, October 2, 2024 – AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) and Swain & Baldwin Insurance & Risk Management (Swain & Baldwin)...
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Oct 2, 20242 min read

AM Specialty on The Reinsurance Podcast: Insights from CEO Shevawn Barder and Pinpoint UK CUO Darren Powell
We are excited to share two episodes of The Reinsurance Podcast featuring key figures from AM Specialty Insurance Group and Pinpoint UK....
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Sep 19, 20242 min read

Pinpoint UK debuts as AM Specialty’s newest powerhouse
“The big attraction with Pinpoint was its discovery of genuine business niches and the advantage of being a privately owned company,”...
Intelligent Insurer
Sep 10, 20243 min read

The potential of low-limit non-nat cat E&S
The re/insurance industry has long navigated the complexities and challenges of balancing risk and reward. Traditional models have...
Intelligent Insurer
Sep 9, 20243 min read

Avoiding the storm: a non-nat cat approach
“It’s all about driving a more stable and predictable outcome,” said Shevawn Barder, talking about AM Specialty’s underwriting focus. In...
Intelligent Insurer
Sep 9, 20243 min read

AM Specialty Insurance Company Partners with Once Insurance to Revolutionize Small Jewelry Coverage
DALLAS, TX, September 5, 2024 – AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC), an Arizona-domiciled surplus lines insurance carrier rated A-...
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Sep 5, 20242 min read

Supporting your team benefits everyone
Leadership is about creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, says Nishad Lad of AM Specialty...
Intelligent Insurer
Jul 24, 20243 min read

Insurance might not be fashionable, but it’s a great career choice
Good mentors will provide opportunities to develop and progress, says young leader. The best mentors have given me opportunities to take...
Intelligent Insurer
Jul 24, 20243 min read

Expanding horizons: AM Specialty Insurance Group’s strategic moves in specialty insurance
AM Specialty is making significant strides with strategic expansions and proactive market strategies under the leadership of Shevawn Barder.
Intelligent Insurer
Jun 24, 20243 min read

AM Specialty Insurance Group Acquires Pinpoint Insurance Solutions, Expanding Reach and Capabilities in the Excess and Surplus Insurance Market
AM Specialty Insurance Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pinpoint Insurance Solutions.
AM Specialty Insurance Company
Jun 13, 20243 min read


AM Specialty acquires US MGA Pinpoint and launches London platform
AM Specialty Insurance Group, through parent AM Holding Company, has acquired US MGA Pinpoint Insurance Solutions.
The Insurer
Jun 12, 20243 min read

Navigating the new norm in the property market
Challenge presents a unique moment for insurers to leverage the current hard market With the increasing impact of climate change, the...
Insurance Business America
Apr 5, 20242 min read


The rising tide of reinsurance opportunities
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...
Insurance Business America
Mar 12, 20242 min read

Elite Women in Insurance 2024 - Shevawn Barder
With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, Shevawn Barder began her career as a broker and soon after decided to start...
Insurance Business America
Mar 8, 20242 min read

Navigating the program business landscape
There is a need for strategic underwriting in a competitive landscape. The following article was written by Dominick Tassone Jr. and...
Insurance Business America
Feb 26, 20242 min read

AM Specialty Insurance Company Unveils Innovative Whitepaper on AI Driven Automated Bordereau Processing
DALLAS TX, January 24, 2024 – AM Specialty Insurance Company is proud to announce the release of our latest whitepaper, "Elevating...
Brendan Kelly
Jan 25, 20241 min read

Process before progress: AI’s role in optimizing insurance operations
Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the re/insurance sector is more than a race toward digitization; it’s a march toward...
Insurance Business America
Jan 22, 20242 min read

Applying NLPs for managing bordereaux brings efficiency and accuracy: AM Specialty
As technology continues to develop, the re/insurance sector continues to adapt and apply various methods into their systems to change the...
Reinsurance News
Jan 19, 20243 min read


E&S carrier ASIC surpasses $100mn GWP in first year as it eyes capital base expansion
E&S carrier and accredited reinsurer AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) has written more than $100mn gross written premiums (GWP) in...
Inside P&C
Nov 6, 20234 min read
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