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Amwins launches exclusive Human Services and Behavioral Health Liability product backed by leading "A" Rated specialty carriers. Aug 26, 2026 New exclusive capacity delivers stable Professional Liability, General Liability, Sexual Abuse & Molestation coverage and Hired & Non-Owned Auto coverage to a sector long underserved by the standard market Amwins, the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the U.S., today announced the launch of an exclusive Human Services and Behavioral Health solution within its Brokerage division. Backed by leading AM Best "A" rated non-admitted carriers, the product provides dedicated Professional Liability, General Liability, Sexual Abuse & Molestation (SAM) and Hired & Non-Owned Auto (HNOA) capacity to human services and behavioral health organizations operating in one of the most complex and capacity-constrained segments of the specialty E&S market. The human services and behavioral health sector has faced sustained headwinds in recent years, including tightening capacity, increased carrier scrutiny of sexual and physical abuse exposure, changing litigation that promotes recurring lawsuit activity, statute of limitations reviver claims and rising minimum premiums that have left many organizations with few viable market options. "The need for stable, long-term solutions in the human services and behavioral health sector has never been greater," said Joe Carlson, Executive Vice President with Amwins Brokerage. "By combining the support of highly rated carrier partners with dedicated Human Services-tailored coverage and meaningful capacity, we've created a program that gives retail agents a dependable option for clients in one of the market's most challenging segments." The product is designed to serve a broad range of organizations, including some of the industry's most challenging classes of business, such as: * Youth residential treatment facilities * Foster care and adoption agencies * Group homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities * Halfway houses and large homeless shelters Coverage highlights include Professional Liability with medical malpractice, General Liability, dedicated Sexual Abuse & Molestation limits up to $1M/$3M, with higher limits available upon request, and Umbrella capacity up to $5M for select risks. The product offers flexible deductible and SIR options to accommodate a range of organizational structures. "This product's quota share structure gives our retail partners an enhanced, flexible solution to help them address the evolving needs of human services and behavioral health organizations as they grow and adapt their service profiles," said Carlson.

Steadfast's FY26 revenue topped US$1.5bn with record profit. Australian broker network Steadfast Group reported 15.3% year-on-year growth in underlying revenue to AU$2.1 billion (US$1.5 billion) for FY26, with a record underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) up... To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. * Steadfast confirms search for Robert Kelly's successor paused amid takeover * August 25 A new CEO was originally expected to be named by the release of the FY26 results in August as part of an orderly leadership transition. * Ex-Steadfast COO Nigel Fitzgerald to steer Amwins' Australasian underwriting business * August 25 He will remain associated with Kaibridge, the MGA he co-founded, but day-to-day leadership will stay with CEO Grant Cairns. * Jocelyn Lee joins Lockton as cargo and logistics assistant vice president in Singapore * August 25 She was most recently a marine underwriting manager at Starr in Thailand and Singapore. * AUB Group hails 'strong progress' as net profit after tax grows 12.2% in FY26 * August 25 AUB Group's growth in FY26 was powered by its Australian broking, international, BizCover and agencies divisions. Partner Content * BHSI | The real risk begins underwater: How subsea risk is changing insurance Asia's subsea industry is expanding and evolving rapidly, with the growing use of technology across the region changing the way risks are be assessed. * Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models. * PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients. * Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia's dynamic insurance markets.

Amwins Program Underwriters names Lee Spurrier to lead trade credit expansion. Aug 18, 2026 Amwins today announced that Lee Spurrier has joined Amwins Program Underwriters, part of Amwins Underwriting, to lead the development of trade credit capabilities across the division. Spurrier brings more than 25 years of trade credit insurance experience, including deep expertise in underwriting, distribution, product development and platform growth. Most recently, he served as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Coface North America, where he oversaw revenue growth, profitability, distribution and product development across the United States, Canada and Mexico. "Lee is one of the most respected leaders in the trade credit marketplace, and we're thrilled to welcome him to Amwins," said Jon Beckham, president of Amwins Program Underwriters. "His combination of underwriting expertise, distribution knowledge and deep industry relationships will be invaluable as we continue to expand our capabilities and bring specialized solutions to our clients." Prior to his role as CCO, Spurrier served as a General Agency partner for Coface, managing a trade credit portfolio spanning 12 western U.S. states. There, he optimized operations, strengthened go-to-market strategies, and successfully expanded the business prior to its acquisition by Coface. "Throughout my career, I've been passionate about building scalable underwriting platforms and delivering solutions that help businesses trade with confidence," said Spurrier. "Now as part of Amwins' entrepreneurial culture, I am excited to develop innovative products that are poised to solve the next generation of trade credit risks for corporates and their lenders." Spurrier's arrival marks the latest investment in Amwins Underwriting's growing list of credit insurance capabilities. Applied Risk Capital, a leader in leveraged finance, joined the division in October 2025. Amwins' credit insurance offerings will span coverage for both trade and non-trade transactions, with proprietary and innovative offerings for Amwins clients and retail broker partners.