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 is on Tour: Check Out our Convention Schedule!

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is on the trade show tour, and we hope to see you soon! Catch Tennessee Marketing Rep, Rodney Holbrook, and Commercial Underwriter, Matt Fleming, at the PIATN 2019 Convention in Murfreesboro, TN on June 19 – 20th. Other upcoming conventions include: FAIA 2019 Convention in Orlando, FL June 20 – 21st 49th […]

AUI Speaks Webcasts are going to be Published Bi-Weekly Starting in June!

Since our April launch, the AUI Speaks webcasts have shown great success, with large listenerships and healthy submissions to follow- and now these episodes are going to be published bi-weekly! Starting June 14th, webcast links will be posted every-other Friday. For those who have not tuned in, these 15 to 30-minute casual conversations with Directors, […]

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Announces Multiple New Hires to Commercial Division

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of three new Underwriters to the Commercial Specialty division- April Cook, Amanda Setchfield, and Carol Armstrong! Cook comes to AUI with an extensive background in the underwriting industry, starting as a Property and Casualty Renewal Underwriter with an agency in 1996, moving on to Workers’ Compensation […]

AUI is Proud to Partner with Input 1, LLC on a NEW Direct Bill General Liability Option for Appointed Agents!

From the desk of Input 1, LLC: Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. recently went live with a direct bill offering for their general liability product.  This direct bill service is being provided by Input 1, LLC, a multi-national provider of billing and payment services for the insurance industry. “Appalachian Underwriters continues to show tremendous growth along all product lines.  […]

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Scores 5-Star Ranking with Insurance Business America

For the fourth consecutive year, Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. has been named a 5-Star MGA by Insurance Business America! In its 2019 survey, IBA asked retail producers to rate the performance and service of their wholesale broker and MGA partners on a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) in eight categories. AUI earned a score […]

Expand your Carrier Portfolio with AUI’s Direct Select Agencies!

Expanding your carrier portfolio and your Personal Lines product lineup just got easier with Direct Select Agencies! Our turnkey Advisor Agent program offers you all you need to keep your business growing. $100 a month gains you wholesale access to a variety of Preferred Personal Lines carriers, industry leading tech, and when approved, direct authority […]

Dive into our Swimming Pool Contractors Market!

AUI has a new, competitive market for Swimming Pool Contractors, including Pool Pop-up coverage! Highlights: General Liability for pool contractors Below ground installation Above ground installation Pool maintenance Spa installation New Ventures – 3 years’ experience required Available in all states except AK, HI, NY   Available Coverages: General Liability – Limits up to $1M/$2M […]

On the Road Again: AUI Adds More Conventions for 2019

Appalachian Underwriters is hitting the road for more conventions this year! Workers’ Compensation Manager, John Travis, and Missouri Marketing Representative, Nick Schnarre will be attending the Missouri Small Agency Conference in Columbia, Missouri on Thursday, March 21st, from 4:30 – 7:30 PM. Other upcoming trade shows include: the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina’s InsurEXPO19 […]

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 […]