The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA),  a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.  As program administrator, AEU provides services such as claims handling, loss control, and underwriting, as well as longshore consulting and leadership training. In addition to USL&H coverage, AEU offers State Act workers’ compensation coverage on PMA and Great American paper and maritime employers’ liability through Lloyd’s of London syndicate Novae paper. 

With a history rooted in maritime, AEU is keenly aware of the challenges faced by waterfront employers and has carefully built services and teams to directly meet those needs. Longshore insurance is our specialty, so our members can rest assured their unique exposures are being handled by experts.

Insurance

The American Equity Underwriters

Adele Hapworth

H. Winchester Thurber

Tim Finnorn

Mike Adams

Rob Stuardi

David Widener

Winchester Thurber

Will Scheffler

Andrea Mills

Jack Martone

Joe White

Kayla Tortorich

Leslie Lash

Royce Ray

Holly Chapman

Tim Dunne

Jimmy Burgin

Julie Bland

Tim Oster

The Management and Strategy Team at The American Equity Underwriters is responsible for guiding the company’s overall direction and ensuring alignment with its long-term objectives. This team, comprising high-level executives such as the CEO, CFO, and other senior vice presidents, formulates strategic initiatives, oversees key operations, and drives business development to maintain AEU's leadership in the maritime insurance sector. Their collective expertise ensures the company adapts to industry challenges while continuously improving its services like claims handling, loss control, and underwriting.

Management and Strategy Team

Leadership Team

Underwriting and Risk Management

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Underwriting and Risk Management