Accelerant Holdings, a specialty insurance risk exchange, has formed a new partnership with AF Specialty, the specialty programme division of Michigan-based AF Group.
The collaboration aims to expand the capacity available to members of the Accelerant Risk Exchange, a marketplace connecting specialty underwriters with diverse capital providers, according to InsurTech Insights.
Accelerant, which operates the Accelerant Risk Exchange, provides a platform designed to streamline connections between specialty underwriters and risk capital partners, enabling efficient capacity sourcing and stronger market resilience.
AF Specialty, a division of AF Group, is recognised for its specialty programme business and delegated underwriting authority platform. The parent company, AF Group, holds an “A” (Excellent) rating from AM Best and a Financial Size Category of XIV, equivalent to between $1.5bn and less than $2bn.
Through the agreement, members of the Accelerant Risk Exchange gain access to AF Group’s strong credit rating and financial size, strengthening their ability to secure capacity with confidence. This is expected to help underwriters scale their businesses while maintaining resilience in an evolving specialty insurance market.
Accelerant now partners with over 95 risk capital providers, broadening its network and reinforcing its position in the specialty insurance ecosystem. The deal underlines Accelerant’s commitment to offering underwriters enhanced flexibility and growth opportunities.
Accelerant CEO Jeff Radke said, “Their strength as a risk exchange insurer will help our members move with greater speed, precision, and confidence. Together, we’re shaping a more connected and resilient insurance ecosystem. AF Specialty brings deep expertise and a proven commitment to delivering forward-thinking solutions for the specialty insurance market.”
AF Specialty vice president Walter Matthews added, “We have an ongoing commitment to delivering innovative and scalable capacity solutions within the specialty insurance market. We’re excited to support the Risk Exchange’s growing network of members and help fuel smarter, faster growth for specialty underwriters.”
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