Is your Current Carrier Cancelling Reservations on that Hotel/Motel Risk?

  Do you need general liability for a motel, excess for a franchise, or liquor liability for a hotel bar? Appalachian Underwriters may be able to help you! Below is our appetite for hotels, motels, and habitational from our Commercial Specialty and Brokerage departments, respectively. Contact Heather Ledbetter or Sherri Chapman (contact information below) for more […]

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Promotes Zach Blaetz to Mid Atlantic Regional Manager

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is proud to announce Zach Blaetz as Mid Atlantic Regional Manager. Formerly AUI’s Atlantic Marketing Representative, Zach will still be helping to place accounts for NY, RI, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, and SC agents while also managing the satellite office in Burlington, NC. Zach came to AUI in 2016 with […]

Our Appetite for Cannabis Business is Growing!

The cannabis industry is evolving and expanding as more states legalize medicinal and recreational cannabis throughout the U.S. AUI now has a Cannabis Package solution for your insured’s marijuana/hemp accounts.   Available Coverages: Commercial General Liability Premises Liability – Occurrence or Claims Made Products/Completed Operations Liability – Claims Made Only Hired & Non-Owned Auto, Assault […]

Meet the New Host for our AUI Speaks Webcasts!

Meet the new host of our AUI Speaks webcasts – Howard Sampsell! Known as our National Marketing Representative, he will now also be sharing his knowledge of our products and services with co-hosts starting this month. For those who have not tuned in, these 15 to 30-minute casual conversations with Directors, Underwriters, Brokers, and Marketing […]

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 […]

Listen Up- You are Invited to Join the Conversation with us in our New Weekly Webcast, AUI Speaks!

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce that we have a new solution for learning on-the-go! Introducing AUI Speaks, our weekly webcast hosted with AUI Marketing Specialist, Anna. In these 15 to 30-minute casual conversations, we will be chatting with Directors, Underwriters, Brokers, and Marketing Representatives about our latest products, markets, and successes, as well […]

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 […]

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes New External Marketing Representative, Nick Schnarre

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the hire of Nick Schnarre as External Marketing Representative for IL, IN, and MO agents. He will be working remotely in the St. Louis, MO area, helping agents in those states listed find the best markets and products to fit their clients’ needs. He will also be on […]

More Livestream Trainings added in September!

Earlier this year, Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. introduced AUIStream Agent Academy trainings, live streaming presentations which focus on both commercial and personal lines products and markets for specific regions. We are excited to be gearing up for some presentations next month! Follow the links below to register for an in-depth overview in which you can ask […]