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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.

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.

LawGold, part of Amwins Program Underwriters, offers E&O insurance coverage for law firms with 1-40 attorneys. Overview of the Program From Amwins Underwriting Amwins Underwriting’s LawGold program provides professional liability (Lawyers E&O) designed specifically for small law firms and solo practitioners. The program is geared to firms that need tailored E&O protections, flexible optional enhancements, and access to admitted paper in many states. Coverage is issued through Amwins Program Underwriters and underwritten with an emphasis on straightforward risks and clean or minimal loss histories. Ideal Accounts and Appetite Solo attorneys and small law firms of 1–40 attorneys. Clean or minimal prior loss history; some affirmative consideration for firms with limited, well-managed prior claims. Solo attorneys or at least one partner should have been admitted to practice for at least two years. Practices without extensive high-exposure specialties (e.g., mass torts, large transactional platforms, or frequent class actions) are the best fit. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Professional liability (errors & omissions) limits appropriate for small law firms. Electronic media liability included to address risks from online communications and content. Worldwide coverage available for professional services, subject to policy terms. Predecessor firm coverage to protect newly merged or reorganized practices. Optional coverages to broaden protection, including: Separate limit for claims expenses Client identity theft coverage Broadcasters liability Career coverage Trustees liability coverage Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) coverage Lateral hire coverage Underwriting Notes Underwriting focuses on the firm’s practice areas, claims history, attorney experience, and risk management controls. Expect underwriters to ask for: Prior acts and loss history details Resume or biography for principals/partners showing admission dates and experience Information on firm procedures for conflicts, client intake, and data security when optional cyber/identity products are requested Firms with significant or recurrent malpractice claims, high-volume transactional work, complex litigation exposures, or specialty practices outside the program’s appetite may be declined or referred to excess/non-program markets. Territories and Admitted Status The LawGold program is available in all U.S. states and Washington D.C. Amwins offers admitted coverage in select states. Admitted coverage is available in: AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MO, NE, NV, NC, OH, PA, TX, UT, and WV. Non-admitted or excess options may be available in other jurisdictions—confirm state placement options with Amwins underwriting. Example Accounts That Fit This Program A two-attorney family law firm with clean prior history seeking a policy that includes electronic media coverage and optional client identity theft protection. A solo transactional attorney admitted for five years looking for admitted paper in their state and predecessor coverage after a recent firm name change. Why Work With Amwins Underwriting on Lawyers E&O Program-focused underwriting tailored for small law firms and solo practitioners. Admitted paper in many states combined with optional enhancements that let you tailor protection to the client’s exposures. Simple eligibility guidelines that help agents place straightforward risks quickly. Access to Amwins’ broader distribution and program resources when accounts need placement support or endorsement tailoring. For additional program details, application instructions, and submission requirements, refer to the LawGold product page: Click here for additional details about our LawGold program. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for LawGold?LawGold targets solo attorneys and law firms with 1–40 attorneys that have clean or minimal loss histories and at least one partner or solo attorney admitted for two or more years. Routine practice areas and firms without frequent high-exposure litigation are ideal. Is admitted coverage available?Yes. Amwins offers admitted LawGold coverage in select states (including AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MO, NE, NV, NC, OH, PA, TX, UT, and WV). Availability varies by state—confirm with underwriting at submission. What optional coverages can I add for a client?Options include a separate limit for claims expenses, client identity theft coverage, broadcasters liability, career coverage, trustees liability, GLBA coverage, and lateral hire coverage. Availability depends on underwriting and the client’s exposures. What information does underwriting typically require?Underwriters generally request prior acts/loss history, resumes or admissions dates for principals, descriptions of practice areas, and details on firm risk controls—especially if optional cyber/identity protections are requested. How should I submit a deal or get more information?Submit via your usual Amwins placement channels or contact the Amwins Underwriting team for guidance on eligibility, admitted availability by state, and submission checklists. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

An exclusive program offering package coverage for scrap metal dealers. Proudly endorsed by the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) as the preferred insurance provider for professional automotive recyclers. Overview — Amwins Underwriting Scrap Metal Insurance Program With more than 30 years of experience writing scrap and recycling risks, Amwins Program Underwriters — part of Amwins Underwriting — offers a dedicated insurance program for scrap metal dealers and automotive recyclers. The Scrap Metal Dealers program is distributed through a select group of retail brokers and is available in most states. Coverage is underwritten by experienced specialists who understand the operational, property and liability exposures unique to the scrap metal sector. Program availability Available in all U.S. states except: AK, HI & MA. Ideal accounts and appetite This program is designed for established, professionally run scrap operations, including: Businesses that process and sell ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap Scrap recycling facilities Automotive dismantlers and auto recyclers Self-service yards and salvage operations Typical fit: operations with documented procedures for inventory control, secure yards, accepted pollution controls, and experienced management. Accounts with high-value or complex environmental exposures, large barge or rail handling, or uninsured prior losses should be submitted for pre-review. Coverage highlights The program offers a broad package of coverages to address common exposures for scrap dealers: General liability (including premises and products exposure) Property (buildings, contents, stock and outdoor property) Inland marine (materials handling, mobile equipment and transportation exposures) Crime and inventory theft coverage Conversion protection for inventory losses Cyber liability Equipment breakdown Umbrella liability limits Workers’ compensation — click here to learn more For full program details and forms, see the program page on Amwins’ site: Scrap Metal Dealers program. Underwriting notes and minimum premium Underwriters look for clear inventory controls, secure storage and sound yard management. Key submission items typically include loss runs, photos of the yard and storage practices, a list of owned and leased equipment, and descriptions of processing/handling operations. Minimum premium: Varies by state and exposure; final pricing is subject to underwriting review. Territories and admitted status The program is available in the states listed above. Coverage is offered on an admitted basis where the program carrier and state regulations permit. Why place this business with Amwins Underwriting Niche underwriting expertise in scrap and automotive recycling risks Comprehensive package options that address the mix of property, liability and inland marine exposures common to scrap dealers Distribution through a select retail broker network that helps ensure submissions are complete and competitive Endorsement by the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), signalling market acceptance in the automotive recycling community Example accounts that fit this program A family-owned auto dismantler that operates a secure self-service yard, maintains inventory controls, and wants combined property, liability and inland marine coverage. A regional scrap recycler that processes ferrous and non-ferrous metals, uses forklifts and conveyors, and needs equipment breakdown and conversion coverage in addition to package limits. To learn more about property & casualty solutions for scrap metal dealers, please visit the program page on Amwins’ website: please visit our website. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?Established scrap dealers, auto recyclers, self-service yards and automotive dismantlers with documented inventory controls, secure yards and routine safety practices are ideal. Complex environmental risks and large transportation operations should be discussed with underwriting first. Which states is this program available in?The program is available in most U.S. states. It is not offered in Alaska, Hawaii or Massachusetts. Availability may vary by carrier and state regulations. Is coverage written on an admitted or non-admitted basis?Coverage is underwritten on an admitted basis where the carrier and state regulations allow. Specific admitted status can vary by state and line of coverage. What submission materials does Amwins Underwriting typically require?Underwriters generally request recent loss runs, photos of the yard and storage areas, descriptions of operations and processing, lists of equipment, and details on controls for inventory and theft prevention. How does the minimum premium work?Minimum premium varies by state and by the account’s exposures. Underwriting will provide minimum premium guidance after reviewing the submission details. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

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Policy Highlights: Colonial General Insurance Agency, Inc. offers a flexible Sports League Insurance program designed to meet the unique needs of amateur athletic organizations. Whether your client manages a seasonal youth soccer league, a community basketball program, or a nonprofit athletic camp, this program provides tailored protection for non-contact sports organizations operating in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NV, NM, UT, and WY. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This program is a strong fit for local and regional amateur sports organizations, camps, clinics, and leagues focused on non-contact sports. Target classes include: Youth and adult recreational leagues Seasonal sports camps and clinics Community-based athletic programs Eligible sports include, but are not limited to, archery, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, golf, flag football, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Contact sports and high-risk athletic programs may be outside the program’s appetite. Reach out to Colonial General for underwriting clarification on fringe or high-risk activities. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Coverage is available on a mono-line or package basis, allowing you to customize protection based on your insured’s operations. Highlights include: Commercial General Liability Primary limits up to $3 million per occurrence/aggregate Excess or Umbrella limits up to $25 million Included coverages: Additional Interests Medical Payments Coverage – $5,000 limit Limited Participant Liability – $25,000 per occurrence / $50,000 aggregate Sexual and Physical Abuse Coverage – $25,000 per claim / $50,000 aggregate No deductible Property Coverage Buildings, Contents, and Equipment Breakdown Business Income and Food Spoilage Accounts Receivable Basic, Broad, or Special Form options Replacement Cost or Actual Cash Value Crime Coverage Theft of Money and Securities inside the premises Robbery or Safe Burglary of Other Property Coverage for losses occurring outside the premises Underwriting Notes Colonial General works with various carriers to offer access to both admitted and non-admitted markets, depending on the risk and location. While minimum premiums are not listed, underwriting flexibility allows room for a variety of account sizes, especially in community-based and nonprofit markets. Submissions should include details such as the type of sport, number of participants, location, and duration of events or seasons. Territories and Availability This program is currently available in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Agents operating in these Western states can rely on Colonial General’s regional knowledge and market access to place coverage efficiently. Why Work With Colonial General Insurance Agency, Inc.? As a Managing General Agency and Excess & Surplus Lines Broker, Colonial General has deep expertise in placing niche programs for specialty markets. With access to a variety of carriers and a flexible underwriting approach, they support agents in tailoring solutions for sports leagues and camps that face unique liability and property exposures. Their in-depth knowledge of regional risks and responsive service model make them a trusted partner for placing amateur sports accounts. Whether you’re helping a local youth soccer league secure liability coverage or working with a nonprofit that runs seasonal cheerleading clinics, Colonial General can help you find the right protection for your client’s activities. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?This program is ideal for amateur sports leagues, camps, clinics, and community-based athletic organizations involved in non-contact sports such as soccer, baseball, cheerleading, and tennis. Are contact sports eligible for coverage?Generally, this program focuses on non-contact sports. Contact sports may be outside the standard appetite, but you can contact Colonial General for specific underwriting guidance. What states is this program available in?The Sports League Insurance program is available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Is liability coverage available as standalone or only as part of a package?Liability coverage is available on a standalone (mono-line) basis or as part of a package with property and crime coverages. What limits are available for general liability?Primary general liability limits are available up to $3 million per occurrence and aggregate, with excess or umbrella limits up to $25 million. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

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