Roberts Armytage & Partners

What Roberts Armytage & Partners does

Roberts Armytage & Partners (RAP) is a UK-based wholesale specialty insurance broker founded in 2015 that was acquired by US-headquartered Amwins Global Risks in February 2023 after eight years operating as an independent intermediary. The firm places complex specialty insurance and reinsurance on behalf of retail brokers and intermediaries who lack direct access to relevant markets and capacity, particularly in energy and UK-domiciled risks. Following the acquisition, RAP operates as an integrated component of Amwins Global Risks, contributing Insurance/Reinsurance Broking, Capacity Building, Underwriting (including AIU operations), an Energy practice, and UK Risks specialty capabilities to the parent's portfolio, with Mark Roberts continuing as CEO and the RAP team retaining client-facing responsibilities.

The business model is commission-based: RAP earns transaction fees on premiums placed between retail broker clients and specialty insurers, with no disclosed product pricing, subscription, or fee-for-service components. The go-to-market is indirect, distributing through other insurance brokers and intermediaries rather than selling directly to insureds, which is characteristic of the wholesale channel. Customer segments consist of insurance intermediaries and brokers seeking access to specialty markets and capacity for complex risk placements. The firm does not operate a proprietary technology platform, does not offer APIs or SDKs, and has no disclosed AI, automation, or data assets — its value proposition is grounded in specialty broking expertise, carrier relationships, and placement capability rather than technology. Geographic exposure is concentrated in the United Kingdom, with international reach now available through Amwins Global Risks' distribution network.

Name

Roberts Armytage & Partners

Legal name

Roberts Armytage & Partners Limited

Website

https://rap-insurance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roberts Armytage & Partners is a UK-based wholesale specialty insurance broker placing complex risks, including energy and UK exposures, for retail brokers; acquired by Amwins Global Risks in February 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421), Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411), Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (6331)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Insurance Brokerage (Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Professional Lines) (FSAEADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

P&C Reinsurance Brokerage (FSAOAHAG), Energy & Power Specialty (Onshore/Offshore) (FSAJAGAI)

Keywords

• Wholesale insurance broking
• Specialty insurance placement
• Reinsurance brokerage services
• Insurance capacity building
• Energy insurance practice

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Insurance Broking Commissions: As a wholesale insurance broker, RAP earns commissions on placed insurance policies. They act as intermediary between retail brokers and insurers, providing specialty insurance placement services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Roberts Armytage & Partners is a wholesale specialty insurance broker that acts as an intermediary between retail insurance brokers and global insurance markets, placing complex and specialty risks on behalf of clients. The firm provides insurance and reinsurance broking, capacity building, underwriting capabilities, and specialized practices including energy and UK-focused risks, operating as part of Amwins Global Risks since February 2023.

Product overview

Roberts Armytage & Partners (RAP) is a wholesale specialty insurance broker that became part of Amwins Global Risks in February 2023. RAP operates as an integrated component of Amwins Global Risks' portfolio of wholesale brokerage services, providing specialty insurance and reinsurance broking capabilities. The business offers Insurance/Reinsurance Broking, Capacity Building, and Underwriting services, with specialized practices including Energy and UK Risks. The acquisition brought RAP's established client relationships, underwriting expertise, and market access to expand Amwins Global Risks' scale and capabilities in the specialty insurance sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Insurance/Reinsurance Broking Wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage services provided through Amwins Global Risks, specializing in placing complex risks with global markets on behalf of retail brokers and intermediaries.
• Capacity Building

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Amwins Global RiskscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Roberts Armytage & Partners became part of Amwins Global Risks in February 2023 after 8 years as an independent specialty broker. The partnership was described as highly complementary in terms of people, clients and focus on highest levels of service. RAP's team continues to service all client business needs under the Amwins Global Risks umbrella.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RPS (Risk Placement Services): RPS is a large US-based wholesale insurance broker providing specialty placement, binding authority, and program business. It is a broader incumbent peer to RAP in the wholesale specialty distribution space.
• Burns & Wilcox: Burns & Wilcox is a major US wholesale insurance broker and managing general agent specializing in surplus and specialty lines. It is comparable to RAP as a wholesale specialty distributor, though at materially larger scale.
• CRC Insurance Brokers (CRIC Insurance Brokers / CRC Group): CRC Group is a major US wholesale specialty insurance broker and parent of CRC Insurance Brokers. It is comparable to RAP as a wholesale specialty broker placing complex risks for retail agents, though it operates at a larger US-centric scale.
• BFL Canada Insurance Brokers: BFL Canada is a larger specialty wholesale broker with energy and complex risk capabilities. It is comparable to RAP as a wholesale specialty broker focused on energy and complex placements, though operating primarily in the Canadian market.
• Aon Global Risks / Aon: Aon is a global insurance and reinsurance brokerage major with substantial specialty wholesale capabilities through its Global Risks division. It is comparable to RAP/Amwins Global Risks as a specialty broker placing complex risks via London and global markets, though at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Howden Group: Howden is a UK-headquartered international insurance and reinsurance broker with a significant wholesale and specialty broking presence, directly competing with RAP/Amwins Global Risks for specialty placement mandates and retail broker relationships in London and globally.
• RFIB Group: RFIB is a London wholesale insurance and reinsurance broker focused on specialty lines including energy, marine, and aviation. It is a direct peer to RAP in specialty wholesale placement from a similar London base.
• THB (T.H. Bowker / THB Group): THB is a UK and international specialty insurance broker offering wholesale and direct specialty placement across energy, construction, and other complex lines — directly comparable to RAP's UK specialty wholesale proposition.
• Miller Insurance Services: Miller is a London-based specialist insurance and reinsurance broker providing wholesale and specialty broking across energy, marine, and other complex lines — directly overlapping with RAP's Energy Practice and London wholesale franchise.
• RKH Specialty (RKH Reinsurance Brokers): RKH Specialty is a London-based specialty and reinsurance broker operating in energy, marine, aviation, and other complex classes. It is a direct peer in wholesale specialty placement with comparable London market positioning to RAP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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