Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Jennifer Szalkay Back to Brokerage Division!

Appalachian Underwriters is thrilled to welcome back former Broker, Jennifer Szalkay, to the Brokerage division! Now a Senior Broker, she will be working on Specialty Casualty and Construction accounts in all 50 states. Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, formerly working as underwriting manager and senior vice president with a […]

AUI Adds Commercial Auto Markets to Brokerage Division with the Hiring of New Transportation Broker, Mary Kidd

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce the recent hire of Transportation Broker, Mary Kidd, to the Sarasota, Florida office. Mary will focus on large Commercial Transportation accounts, those over $25,000 in premium, across all states. Mary comes to AUI with 28 years of experience in commercial auto insurance, starting as a Commercial Auto Underwriter […]

Anxious over a CBD Oil Account? Don’t Stress – Send it to AUI!

Appalachian Underwriters’ Brokerage division is targeting CBD accounts derived from hemp. These risks are coming from states that have fully banned cannabis medically and recreationally. Available in: AL, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MS, NE, NC, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WY Target Classes: Retail Stores Wholesalers E-Commerce Trade   Products Liability Available for […]

AUI’s Enhanced Payment Portal can now Accept Credit Card & Check Payments for Agency Billed Policies!

AUI has launched an enhanced payment portal which now accepts credit card and check payments. Enhancements include: Two Ways to Pay: Agent’s Bill or Insured’s Bill New Business and Renewal policy payments accepted Payment Confirmation: copy of the receipt will be sent to the email provided when filling out payment information User access to payment […]

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Peter Stavrakos to Brokerage Division

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Peter Stavrakos to the Brokerage office in Sarasota, Florida. He will be joining the Professional Liability Team where where he will focus on solving the coverage needs of both smaller and larger Professional and Management Liability accounts. As a former Risk and Insurance Intern with […]

AUI Brokerage Offers Cannabis Coverage with a BIG Appetite

Marijuana coverage has been a hot topic for some time now because it seems to be its own enterprise. Just last week, Insurance Business wrote, “It’s important to think beyond just cannabis. After legalization, farmers can start growing hemp again. You can make paint out of it, building material, clothing homes… so there’s all kinds […]

Appalachian Underwriters’ Brokerage Division has Developed a Subcontractor Deductible Buy Down product, Exclusive to AUI Agents!

Wraps are complex risks that may involve the interests of owners, contractors, and joint venture partners. Unknowingly, subcontractors working on multi-year construction projects (wraps) may be subject to participate in a large deductible program controlled by the General Contractor. Our exclusive Subcontractors Deductible Buy Down reduces costs for the General Contractor and protects the financial […]

AUI Develops Exclusive Monoline Sewer Back-Up and Sump Pump Overflow Product

Appalachian Underwriters has developed a Monoline Sewer Back-Up and Sump Pump Overflow product, exclusive to appointed agents. Offered through AUI Brokerage and available in all 50 states, this product covers a wide range of occupancy classes including habitational, lessor’s risk, restaurants, and much more! “This coverage is typically excluded under most admitted and even some […]

AUI Offers an Enhanced Coastal Property Program for Select States

Our Enhanced Coastal Property Program is now available for Mississippi! This program is also available in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Coverage Highlights: All risks coverage including Named Storm deductibles available Competitive Pricing – Additional credits now available Ability to offer Law & Ordinance, Equipment Breakdown and Property Enhancement Endorsement Maximum TIV per location […]

Appalachian Underwriters Welcomes New Property Broker

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to welcome Drew Vann to our Brokerage Division in Sarasota, FL. Vann will be joining the team as a Property Broker, focusing on solving the coverage needs of property accounts including apartments, churches, condos, manufacturing facilities, and shopping centers with coverage types that include wind-only placement, construction or unprotected properties, […]