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SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS. UNDERWRITING EXCELLENCE.

We partner with top program administrators and captive managers to create long-term value in niche and emerging markets. Through delegated underwriting authority, flexible structures, and deep expertise across underwriting, actuarial, and claims, we bring the financial backing and hands-on collaboration your program needs to thrive.

OUR CAPABILITIES

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

Exclusive programs in high-opportunity segments, leveraging deep expertise, proprietary data and flexible structures

CUSTOMIZED STRUCTURE

Flexible program structures—writing business on a net basis or using tailored reinsurance vehicles to align with program goals and risk appetite

DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIPS

Strategic relationships with MGAs, MGUs, wholesalers and brokers who bring unique value to the market

CAPTIVE SOLUTIONS

Empowering insureds and groups to participate in underwriting profit and control their risk strategy

We look for partnership opportunities across a wide range of industries. Our appetite centers on niche and emerging markets with strong program fundamentals, experienced leadership, and clear market need. If you’re building something distinctive, we want to hear about it.

  • Crane and Rigging
  • Marine and Cargo
  • Real Property and Specialty Casualty
  • Credit and Financial Risk
  • Cannabis and Regulated Industries
  • Legal and Defense
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Emerging and Hard-to-Place Risks
Marine and cargo

Our team brings together the depth of a specialty carrier with the agility of a dedicated partner.

Decades of Combined Experience

Our underwriting, actuarial, and claims professionals average decades of specialty market experience, bringing the kind of judgment that only comes from seeing thousands of programs across market cycles.

Speed to Market

Agile onboarding and decisive underwriting for entrepreneurial program administrators who can’t afford to wait.

Financial Strength

Backed by A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rated paper with a stable outlook, giving your program the credibility it needs in the market.

Dedicated, Full-Cycle Support

Specialized expertise across underwriting, actuarial, compliance, and claims — assigned to your program, not shared across a general pool.

Our Captives & Specialty Programs Division is built on strong governance and accountability, ensuring every program meets the highest standards of compliance and performance.

  • Regular program reviews and performance monitoring that keep your book sharp, compliant, and ahead of market changes
  • Dedicated underwriting, compliance, actuarial, and claims support at every stage
  • Shared reporting expectations and mutual visibility into program performance — so there are no surprises on either side
Collaborative team
To be considered as a program or captive partner, please prepare the following:

ALL SUBMISSIONS

  • Executive Summary
  • Premium Details
  • Loss Information
  • Underwriting Overview
  • Claims Administration/Management
  • Financial Reports
  • Loss Control Information

CAPTIVES – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Investment Strategy
  • Feasibility Study
  • Completed Actuarial Projections
Requirements for submissions

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