Appalachian Underwriters Inc.

Appalachian Underwriters Inc. (AUI) is a leading full-service wholesale brokerage that specializes in underwriting workers' compensation coverage within the wholesale managing general agent (MGA) sector for over a quarter of a century. Leveraging its team’s deep industry knowledge, AUI provides an expansive appetite for their agents via AUI’s online rating portal, where an Agent can digitally quote, bind, and issue policies.

“We offer clients the flexibility to submit their worker’s compensation application via email or other traditional means, although most prefer to use our online rating platform,” says Brian Fischer, President of Appalachian Underwriters.

This platform provides agents with a comparative rating tool for hundreds of classes of business. Through the online rating portal, Appalachian offers a plethora of binding opportunities, including individual pages for Commercial, Garage, Personal Lines, Brokerage, Bonds and Workers Comp. The dedicated Workers Comp Rater includes up to seven market options based on risk characteristics, class code combinations, and geographical locations, providing clients with multiple options for their risk placement needs. Other lines offer similar rating experiences, ensuring AUI’s agent base can find exactly what they need, in an easy to use, one stop shop experience.

As an early adopter of cutting-edge innovation such as its online rating portal, Appalachian Underwriters Inc. has transformed how retail partners can obtain insurance coverage. Through single sign-on technology, agents gain access to many workers' compensation markets and can input all the account information into the portal a single time and obtain multiple quotes for their client. Carrier selection is based on many variables such as class codes, experience modification, and loss history. Once the agent completes this process, their rater will display all available markets for the account, giving the agent the power to choose the best option for their client.

Appalachian Underwriters' commitment to excellence goes beyond just technological innovation. At the core of their business lies a fundamental belief in providing personalized services. Recognizing the uniqueness of every client, the Appalachian team specializes in providing solutions for risks often overlooked by standard markets. Whether the coverage is for new ventures, businesses with lapses in coverage, or those considered distressed, the company excels in finding quick and effective solutions. However, the commitment to thorough underwriting processes remains unswerving, ensuring quality and integrity in every policy AUI underwrites.

The success of Appalachian Underwriters Inc. is driven by a dedicated team of professionals with decades of experience in delivering unmatched service. Appalachian is motivated by an appreciation for the trust and confidence vested by their dedicated staff and agents. Each success story exemplifies the company's resolute commitment to delivering client satisfaction, one policy at a time. Treading ahead, they will continue to set the standard for efficiency, empowering clients to navigate the complexities of the insurance landscape.