Welcome.

At The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU), we see things differently. Many see maritime insurance as a high-risk offering – we see opportunities to create safer workplaces and better bottom lines. This results in products and services that are intuitively better.

AEU has deep roots within the maritime industry, and that experience is invaluable. We truly understand the business inside and out and put this knowledge to work in everything we do. This allows us to create a diverse collection of products tailored for precise needs, ensuring brokers and insureds receive the best service and coverage possible.

Our expertise is exemplified by our management of USL&H and State Act Workers’ Compensation programs. With more than 20 years of longshore and maritime experience, we have the flexibility to provide creative and effective solutions. Extending our portfolio of maritime products, our wholesale division works with retail agents to offer both marine casualty and marine property coverage.

Because of our strong maritime background, we are fully committed to continually enhancing our products. Our loss control staff is constantly creating a safer work environment, and this has led to fewer claims and lower premiums for our insureds. Seasoned adjusters proactively develop the most efficient, cost-effective claims procedures while maintaining prompt, 24-hour response throughout the U.S. This again translates into lower premiums for our insureds.

Recently, we’ve become even stronger. AEU is now a part of AmWINS Group, a national wholesale E & S broker and specialty underwriting company. This partnership enables AEU to provide our customers with an even broader range of products and services to meet their insurance needs. Perhaps it’s time to look at us a little closer.