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AI becomes defining edge for next-gen London Market MGAs

As the London Market moves toward digital reform, MGAs are approaching a pivotal moment as AI reshapes competition across the sector. Pinpoint UK Solutions is positioning itself at the forefront of that shift.
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Pinpoint UK Appoints Joe Harding as Managing Director of UK Enterprises

Pinpoint UK has appointed Joe Harding as Managing Director of UK Enterprises to lead its enterprise underwriting strategy and support continued growth in the UK specialty insurance market.
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How London Insurance Has Reinvented Itself Over 25 Years

London writes less business in-house than ever before. Simon Barder, from AM Specialty, explains why that’s a strength, not a weakness.
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AM Specialty Hires Kevin Stephenson as CFO and Viren Patel as CRO for ASIC UK

AM Specialty Insurance Group has appointed Kevin Stephenson as Chief Finance Officer and Viren Patel as Chief Risk Officer of AM Specialty Insurance Company (UK).
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Olivia Barder - 2025 Intelligent Insurer Leaders Under 40

As part of Intelligent Insurer’s Leaders Under 40 cohort, Olivia Barder, Group COO of AM Specialty Insurance Group, is recognised for her impact on organisational growth, talent
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AM Specialty Receives UK Regulatory Authorisation

AM Specialty Insurance Company (UK) is now authorised to underwrite in the UK, becoming the first insurer approved through the accelerated authorisation pathway.
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AM Specialty Promotes Thomas Randall to Company Secretary

Leveraging his legal expertise and governance experience, Thomas has been instrumental in advancing AM Specialty’s compliance and operational integrity.
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AM Specialty Promotes Dominick Tassone Jr. to Chief Executive Officer for ASIC US

AM Specialty promotes Dominick Tassone Jr. to Chief Executive Officer for ASIC US.
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AM Specialty Promotes Olivia Barder as Group Chief Operating Officer

With a strong background in operations, governance, and regulatory compliance, Olivia has been instrumental in building AM Specialty’s foundation and driving growth since 2017.
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AM Specialty Announces Appointment of Tom Griggs as Managing Director, Tailored Solutions at Pinpoint

AM Specialty Insurance Group has appointed Tom Griggs as Managing Director, Tailored Solutions at its UK-based subsidiary, Pinpoint, to lead underwriting governance and portfolio development as part of the company’s strategic international expansion.
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Pinpoint UK a long-term play for AM Specialty Insurance Company: Barder and Powell

For the latest Reinsurance News video interview, we spoke with Shevawn Barder, Founder and CEO of AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) and Darren Powell, CUO of Pinpoint UK, to hear their plans for the new MGA and how progress has been so far as the E&S carrier expands beyond North America into the London and UK specialty space.
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How E&S carriers are redefining risk

Retail brokers eye E&S for growth, leveraging adaptable coverage as standard carriers exit volatile markets.
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Pinpoint UK Authorized as MGA Under Resolution Underwriting

AR status and FCA authorization grant Pinpoint UK permission to conduct insurance distribution and underwriting, marking the company’s official entry into the UK market backed by AM Specialty.
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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.
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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.
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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 company.
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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.

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