Anthony Gaudio has joined Appalachian Underwriters as a new casualty specialist on the Brokerage team. He will be helping to build AUI’s tough to place commercial risks and building agency relationships. He will focus on artisan contractors, builders’ risk, general contractors, LRO, etc. He is currently based out of Chapin, SC. Anthony has been in […]
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Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is Excited to Welcome Valorie Carder as New Transportation Specialist Broker
Valorie Carder, from Charlotte, NC (born and raised) has joined Appalachian Underwriters as a new transportation specialist on the Brokerage team. She will be building AUI’s transportation production with Mary Kidd (transportation broker). Valorie Carder has been with RPS Charlotte since 2015 as a transportation underwriter specializing in trucking accounts geographically located in the following […]
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce Bob Tobin as new Northeast Marketing Representative
AUI has hired a new marketing representative to cover the Northeast region (NY, NJ, PA, MA, CT, RI, ME, VT, NH, MD, and DE) of the United States. Bob Tobin comes to AUI with years of experience in the insurance industry, specifically from the carrier side as a business developer. Residing in Long Island, NY, […]
AUI is proud to announce Dakota Stiles as Digital Enablement Manager
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce Dakota Stiles in newly developed Digital Enablement Manager role Formerly AUI’s Delta Region Marketing Rep, this new role will put an emphasis on AUI’s digital enablement efforts both from an external agent facing view, and from an internal efficiency view. This role will be on the Digital Partnerships […]
Appalachian Underwriters and Ask Kodiak (IVANS) Launch AUI Digital Platform, Transforming Independent Agent Appetite Search
A new way for insurance agents to find the best markets for their customers is here! Appalachian Underwriters has launched AUI Digital: an online market finder tool, powered by Ask Kodiak’s industry-leading technology, built with a focus on Appalachian’s agent customers. This digital platform provides agents with the ability to search dozens of products, in […]
AUI Partners with EMPLOYERS and iBynd to Offer Workers’ Compensation to Independent Agents
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) now offers the ability for their independent agents to submit, quote, and bind Workers’ Compensation for small businesses through EMPLOYERS. With the help of iBynd, a technology provider that makes it simple and easy to submit, quote, and bind digitally in real-time, AUI’s agents can use their AUI login credentials to […]
AUI & Briza Partner to Launch Xpress BOP
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has partnered with Briza to offer an online business owners policy marketplace called Xpress BOP powered by Briza. Xpress BOP is a single, streamlined digital application for BOP risks. Once an agent logs into the AUI Agent Portal, they will be able to use this comparative rater to quote top classes […]
AUI Offers Life Insurance with Ethos
A new partnership has bloomed this spring. Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has partnered with Ethos to offer life insurance. Ethos’ online platform offers a best-in-class solution for agents to quote their customers’ life insurance in minutes rather than hours or days. Ethos replaced medical exams with just a few health questions, so no one needs […]
AUI & Briza Partner to Launch Xpress BOP
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has partnered with Briza to offer an online business owners policy marketplace called Xpress BOP powered by Briza. Xpress BOP is a single, streamlined digital application for BOP risks. Once an agent logs into the AUI Agent Portal, they will be able to use this comparative rater to quote top classes […]
AUI Celebrates Silver Anniversary with Sixth Consecutive 5 Star MGA Award
For the sixth consecutive year, Appalachian Underwriters Inc. (AUI) has been rated a Five Star Wholesale Partner by Insurance Business America agent and broker readers! “It’s an honor to receive this award from the retail producers. To be known as an MGA and Wholesaler that goes above and beyond is humbling and encouraging.” said Bob […]