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Since 1994, CPAGold — a program administered by Amwins Underwriting — has offered a focused professional liability solution for Certified Public Accountants. This program is designed for agents placing E&O and related professional liability exposures for accounting firms seeking broad, flexible coverage and underwriting expertise from a specialized managing general agency. Overview of the Program from Amwins Underwriting CPAGold targets accounting firms that need tailored professional liability protection, including traditional errors & omissions coverage plus defense for disciplinary matters and privacy/cyber extensions. Amwins Underwriting underwrites the program with an emphasis on practical coverage, supplemental endorsements, and options that reflect common CPA exposures. Ideal Accounts and Appetite Small to mid-sized CPA firms (1–50 professionals) with a balanced mix of tax, audit, compilation, and advisory work. Firms with more than 50 CPAs can be considered on a case-by-case basis. Best suited to firms with standard practice areas rather than highly specialized or unusually risky niches—ask underwriting for borderline or specialty practices. Example fits: You might have a 12-person firm that performs tax, bookkeeping and small business consulting seeking a combined E&O and disciplinary defense package; or a 30-person regional firm looking to add privacy and network security coverage to their professional liability limits. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Errors & omissions (professional liability) tailored for accounting practices Defense expenses for disciplinary proceedings and regulatory investigations Subpoena expense coverage and expense reimbursement Claim mitigation assistance Privacy-covered acts and network security coverage to address data breach and cyber exposures Policy enhancements and special endorsements available to broaden protection where needed Limits available from $100,000/$200,000 up to $5,000,000/$5,000,000 Underwriting Notes As a Managing General Agency program, CPAGold emphasizes a streamlined underwriting process with experienced UW personnel who understand CPA exposures. Typical submission items include a completed application, current and prior acts information, claims history, and descriptions of risk management or cybersecurity controls where applicable. Underwriting will review practice mix, revenue distribution by service line, any open disciplinary matters, and prior claim experience. Firms with complex specialty practices or significant claim histories should be discussed with underwriting before submission. Territories and Admitted Status Available in the following territories: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, WY. Placement under CPAGold is handled through Amwins Underwriting as a program market. Note: this program is positioned as a non-admitted/surplus lines offering in applicable states — confirm availability and placement rules for the insured’s state of domicile. Why Work with Amwins Underwriting on This Business Niche CPA focus: underwriters experienced with accounting firms and their unique exposures. Comprehensive coverage package that goes beyond basic E&O to include disciplinary defense and cyber/privacy extensions. Flexible limits and endorsements to match firm size and risk profile. Responsive MGA service model geared to help brokers place accounts efficiently and tailor terms where appropriate. Submission Tips Include a completed application and the last 5 years of loss history when possible. Describe practice mix (tax, audit, advisory, bookkeeping) and list any specialty services. Provide summaries of any regulatory or disciplinary matters, even if closed. If requesting network security or privacy extensions, include information on data controls and incident response plans. Frequently Asked Questions What size firms are eligible for CPAGold?The program primarily targets small to mid-sized CPA firms (1–50 professionals). Firms with more than 50 CPAs may be considered on a case-by-case basis—submit details to underwriting for review. What limits and coverages are available?Limits range from $100,000/$200,000 up to $5,000,000/$5,000,000. Standard coverages include professional E&O, disciplinary defense, subpoena expense, and options for privacy and network security. Endorsements and enhancements are available. Is this an admitted or non-admitted program?CPAGold is offered through Amwins Underwriting as a non-admitted/surplus lines program in applicable states. Verify placement rules and surplus lines requirements for the insured’s state of domicile. What does underwriting typically require with a submission?Provide a completed application, prior acts information, at least the last several years of claims history, a practice mix, and any information on disciplinary matters or cyber controls if privacy/network coverage is requested. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions (ASCS), part of the Amwins Underwriting division, is an MGA and specialty program creator with nearly $1B GWP across multiple industries and lines. ASCS distributes a suite of public entity products designed for pools and individual government clients. Below is a clear summary you can use when evaluating placement options for your public entity insureds. Program overview Amwins Underwriting’s Public Entity Insurance Programs provide dedicated property, liability, and workers’ compensation solutions for public-sector entities. These programs combine specialty underwriting, flexible capacity, and access to well-capitalized markets and reinsurers to address exposures unique to municipalities, school systems, special districts, public housing authorities and similar public entities. Ideal accounts and appetite Municipalities (cities, towns, counties) Public schools and higher education institutions Special districts and service authorities Public housing authorities and municipal utilities Pools and joint powers authorities seeking programmatic solutions You should consider these programs when your client needs higher capacity, layered solutions, or specialized terms crafted for public entities that standard commercial markets struggle to accommodate. Coverage highlights and advantages Public Entity Property: Up to $50M capacity per risk; administered by ASCS and written by a non-admitted carrier; excess follow-form; no TIV cap. Note: unable to participate on lead/primary layers. Public Entity Casualty: Liability offered as follow-form excess or reinsurance; up to $3M per occurrence; placed on AM Best “A-” paper and backed by a panel of global reinsurers; strong underwriting and claims expertise. Public Entity Workers' Compensation: Options include buffer, SIR, alternative funding and excess solutions; carrier ratings across programs range from AM Best "A+" to "A-" XII; available in all states. Underwriting notes and placement considerations Underwriting is program-driven and tailored to public entity exposures. Key considerations include existing policy layers (for follow-form placements), desired limit structure, loss history for public-sector operations, and whether the client is a pool or a single entity. The Property program operates on non-admitted paper; casualty and workers’ comp placements use admitted markets or reinsurer-backed structures depending on the program. Amwins’ underwriting team expects complete submissions with current values, schedules of locations, loss runs, and details on risk-transfer arrangements. Territories and availability Programs are available nationwide. States of availability include: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, WY. Why place public entity business with Amwins Underwriting Amwins Underwriting brings program design expertise, deep public entity underwriting, and strong carrier/reinsurance relationships. That combination helps you place larger limits, structure layered solutions, and offer funding alternatives for clients who need more than standard commercial terms. The underwriting and claims bench strength noted on the casualty program provides additional confidence for complex liability exposures. (*We work with pools and individual public entities) Frequently Asked Questions What types of public entity accounts are a good fit for these programs?These programs target municipalities, public schools and colleges, special districts, public housing authorities, municipal utilities, and pools. They are a strong fit when clients need higher capacity, excess or reinsurance placements, or alternative funding structures for workers’ comp. Are the programs admitted or non-admitted?Placement depends on the specific product: the Public Entity Property program is written by a non-admitted carrier and administered by ASCS. Casualty and workers’ compensation placements may be on admitted paper or structured with reinsurer support; confirm program specifics when submitting. What information should I include with a submission?Provide current policy details and limits, TIV and schedule of locations for property, recent loss runs, description of operations and exposures, any existing SIR or alternative funding arrangements, and details about pools or joint powers structures if applicable. Which states are these programs available in?The programs are available nationwide. Refer to the storefront for the full list of states, and confirm any state-specific requirements during submission, especially for workers’ compensation and surplus-lines placements. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

DealerGuard - Auto Dealer's Open Lot For over 30 years, DealerGuard from Amwins Underwriting has provided open-lot physical damage coverage tailored to franchised and large independent auto dealers, associations, and finance company floorplans. The program pairs targeted underwriting with consultative service, loss-control support, and nationally recognized claims administration to protect inventory parked on dealer lots. Sweet spot Franchised auto dealers or large independent auto dealers Low demo/employee ratio (<10%) Low loss ratio (<30% current year; <40% prior three years) 5+ years in operation (franchised); 3+ years in operation (independent) Eligible risks - Franchised automobile dealers. Typical operations include sales of new and used vehicles, with incidental maintenance, service, and repair. Minimum account premium is $10,000. - Dealer Open Lot coverage may be written in conjunction with Manufacturer and Floorplan coverage. Ineligible risks - Auto (daily or weekly) rental operations - Boat dealers Coverage highlights Dealer's Open Lot Available for “non-floored only” accounts when required. Inventory protection can be extended to motorcycle and bus dealers. Parametric Parametric hail coverage is available for dealers in high-weather-risk zones where traditional terms can be difficult to secure. Other coverages available (separate policies) - Pollution and Underground Storage Tank Services & claims - Loss control and consultative services - Claims management provided by a nationally recognized third-party administrator - Dedicated, client-focused service team Underwriting notes & minimums Amwins Underwriting operates this program as a non-admitted market focused on larger dealer accounts. The program’s minimum account premium is $10,000. Underwriters look for stable operations, clean loss histories, and strong on-lot controls. Typical requirements include a completed DealerGuard application and currently valued loss runs (current year plus four prior years). Submission requirements - Completed DealerGuard application - Currently valued loss runs (current plus four prior years) - Franchised dealers: page one of the most recent month-end financial statement for each franchise/dealership - Non-franchised dealers: detailed inventory listing for all vehicles Please send submissions to: [email protected] Territory & carrier Available in: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, WY. Carrier: Lexington. Program administered by Amwins Underwriting (MGA). Why place DealerGuard through Amwins Underwriting? Specialized underwriting for franchised and large independent dealers with decades of program experience. Integrated loss-control and claims services designed for large inventory exposures. Flexible options for non-floored risks, inventory types (including motorcycles and buses), and parametric solutions for hail-prone territories. Dedicated underwriting and service teams focused on dealer-floorplan and open-lot exposures. Example accounts that fit this program You represent a multi-franchise dealer group with consistent safety controls, a low demo-to-employee ratio, and a five-year operating history — ideal for DealerGuard placement. A large independent dealer with several satellite lots, clean loss runs, and a $12,000 account premium need — fits the program’s minimum and underwriting profile. When completing applications, please include the Date a Quote is Required and the Expiring and/or Target Premiums. Frequently Asked Questions What types of dealer accounts are a good fit for DealerGuard?DealerGuard is designed for franchised auto dealers and large independent dealers with stable operations, low demo/employee ratios, and strong loss histories. The program targets accounts with solid on-lot controls and multi-year operating experience. What are the submission and documentation requirements?Submit a completed DealerGuard application, currently valued loss runs (current plus four prior years), and financials or detailed inventory listings depending on whether the dealer is franchised or independent. Is there a minimum premium or territory restrictions?Yes. The program’s minimum account premium is $10,000. Coverage is available in the states listed above; confirm availability with underwriting for specific risks. Does the program handle claims and loss control?Yes. Amwins Underwriting pairs the DealerGuard program with loss control and consultative services and uses a nationally recognized third-party administrator for claims management. What is the parametric hail option and when is it used?The parametric offering provides a hail-triggered payout for dealers in high-weather-risk zones where traditional terms may be limited. It’s intended as an alternate solution for hail-prone portfolios. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.