EPLI appetite
Good for specialty and mid-market accounts, professional-services firms, and risks that need a thoughtful underwriter rather than a rigid box. Comfortable with some complexity and higher limits.
SpecialtyProfessional servicesMid-marketHigher limitsManagement liability
What they write
EPLI
Standalone employment-practices coverage.
Management liability
Private and not-for-profit D&O, EPL, fiduciary.
Excess & layered
Capacity to build towers above primary.
Why we place EPLI here
Allied World underwrites with judgment, which matters for accounts that don’t fit a checkbox. We use them when a risk needs a real conversation and flexible terms.
Common questions
What is AWAC?
AWAC is Allied World Assurance Company, a specialty insurer that is part of Fairfax Financial. It writes professional and management lines including EPLI.
Is it rated?
Allied World’s operating companies were upgraded to A+ (Superior) by AM Best in 2025; we confirm the current rating per placement.
Sources · AM Best, upgraded May 2025
Financial-strength ratings are AM Best opinions current as of the date shown and are not a guarantee of coverage or claims-paying ability. We confirm the issuing company and its current rating on every placement.