Amwins Program Underwriters (APU) has announced a new carrier relationship supporting its Architects & Engineers (A&E) program. The update introduces an A+ XV-rated carrier, as rated by A.M. Best, which strengthens the program’s financial backing and long-term stability. The program continues to provide professional liability coverage for architectural and engineering firms across the United States.
The new carrier relationship allows APU to enhance several aspects of the program. These improvements include stronger paper and financial backing, increased underwriting authority, and more dynamic pricing capabilities. In addition, APU now has greater control over claims oversight and outcomes. Despite these updates, the program’s appetite, limits, eligible classes, and coverage terms remain unchanged.
Brett Fowler, Vice President at APU and A&E Program Manager, said the change reflects a continued focus on stability and service. He noted that architects, engineers, and design professionals work in complex environments and require reliable coverage partners. He also stated that the updated program will continue to deliver responsive service and thorough underwriting for agents and clients.
The APU A&E program serves firms with annual revenues of $750K and above. It offers professional liability coverage for architects, engineers, other design professionals, and agency construction managers. The program includes primary practice and follow-form excess policy limits of up to $5M per claim and $5M aggregate.
In addition, the program provides a range of flexible coverage options that firms can tailor to their needs. These include pre-claims and subpoena assistance, crisis management coverage, pollution and technology coverage, and worldwide protection. The program also offers voluntary mediation credit and first-dollar defense options for select risks.
APU distributes the program through wholesale brokers and retail partners. Coverage is currently available on a non-admitted basis in all states except Florida.
For more information, visit the APU A&E webpage on amwins.com.
About Amwins Program Underwriters
Amwins Program Underwriters (APU) is a managing general agency (MGA) specializing in affinity and program management. For more than 30 years, APU has developed and maintained programs for a variety of niche markets that provide broad-based property and casualty coverage. Today, the company administers more than 40 programs, generating premiums exceeding $700 million annually.
About Amwins
Amwins is the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the U.S., dedicated to serving retail insurance agents by providing property and casualty products, specialty group benefits, and administrative services. Based in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates through more than 138 offices worldwide and handles premium placements of more than $49 billion annually. For more information, visit amwins.com.
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