Amwins taps new leader to boost ASCS capacity, gain edge over rivals

Global specialty insurance broker  Amwins has appointed a new head for one of its largest underwriting operating firms with over 20 programmes, specialising in niche markets such as public entity, PEO, transportation, healthcare, and professional lines, with a total annual written premium of over $1 billion.

Andrew Kay (pictured) has been named president of Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions (ASCS), part of Amwins Underwriting. Kay succeeds Munawar Ali, who led ASCS since its launch in 2011 and has moved into a new firm-level role focused on product development for Amwins.

Kay will oversee a team of 80 professionals at ASCS, responsible for providing services including broking, underwriting, claims management, actuarial analysis, reinsurance, loss control and audits.

Prior to joining Amwins in 2020, Kay spent 15 years with Markel and Great American, where he began serving in underwriting roles and earned progressively increased management responsibilities focused on public entity insurance solutions.

"Andrew is a proven leader and difference maker bringing a wealth of experience and expertise that is well-recognised in the industry and will continue advancing the evolution of our underwriting business," said Ali. "He thinks differently about the program sector; from how he positively differentiates ASCS versus his competitive peers to how he strategically builds sustainable capacity for programs through diverse panels, strong underwriting performance, and excellent analytics to stay in front of the market."

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