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AM Specialty Promotes Thomas Randall to Company Secretary
AM Specialty is proud to announce the promotion of Thomas Randall to Company Secretary, reflecting our commitment to developing leadership from within.

AM Specialty Insurance Company
Nov 111 min read


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.

AM Specialty Insurance Company
Oct 282 min read


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.

AM Specialty Insurance Company
Sep 92 min read


Shevawn Barder on building a 'future-proof' E&S business
Once the market of last resort, the E&S sector is now a powerhouse of innovation. Shevawn Barder, CEO of AM Specialty Insurance Company, has shaped a client-focused, data-driven carrier built for long-term relevance. With Lloyd’s of London roots and over 30 years of experience, she champions disciplined underwriting, strong relationships, and the view that E&S is a 'future-proof' market fueled by domestic expertise.

Insurance Business America
Aug 264 min read


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)...

Reinsurance News
Aug 123 min read


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...

AM Specialty Insurance Company
Jul 82 min read


How E&S carriers are redefining risk
A roundtable panel with Insurance Business, Rebecca Wicker, senior vice president, E&S property at Arch Insurance, and Dominick Tassone, chief underwriting officer at AM Specialty, sat down to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the sector and look ahead to what the future holds for brokers in 2025 – beginning with assessing what’s behind this growth spurt.

Insurance Business America
Jun 306 min read


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.

AM Specialty Insurance Company
Jun 242 min read


This E&S Carrier is Implementing Natural Language Processing, New Claims Tech
At AM Specialty Insurance Co., Nishad Lad, head of data and software development, has been placed at the forefront of transforming the...

Claims Journal
Apr 303 min read


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


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 14, 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 1, 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 12, 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
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