What MDP Programs does

MDP Programs, LLC is a wholesale insurance brokerage founded in 2003 as a division of Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc. (an independent insurance agency established in 1875). The company is headquartered in Cockeysville, Maryland, and operates exclusively through a wholesale distribution model — it does not sell directly to end insureds, but rather underwrites and administers specialized insurance programs on behalf of a network of approximately 800 appointed retail insurance agents across 49 U.S. states. Its core products are four flagship wholesale programs: the Historic Property Insurance Program (with the PastForward policy developed in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation), Compass Marine Programs (CMP) covering both commercial and recreational marine risks, a Maryland restaurant and hospitality Workers' Compensation program offered through the Restaurant Association of Maryland Self-Insured Fund, and a self-funded Workers' Compensation program for Maryland auto dealerships.

The company's product portfolio extends beyond these flagship programs to a broad suite of standard commercial coverages — General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Business Auto, Inland Marine, Commercial Umbrella, Business Owners, Cyber Liability, Crime, D&O, E&O, Event, Fleet, Builders Risk, Ocean Marine, Business Interruption, Commercial Flood, and Commercial Property — plus industry-specific bundles for dealerships, restaurants, hospitality, art galleries, and retail businesses. Across all programs MDP Programs serves 40 unique industry verticals. There is no proprietary technology stack or AI component; the firm is an insurance services business whose competitive differentiation rests on niche underwriting expertise, carrier access, and embedded industry relationships rather than on a software platform.

MDP Programs generates revenue through wholesale brokerage commissions and program administration fees on placed premium. Pricing is quote-based and varies by industry, geography, risk profile, and coverage limits; multi-year agent appointments are typical. Marketing and lead generation are driven by a content-rich company website, industry partnerships (notably with the National Trust and Restaurant Association of Maryland), and referrals from appointed retail agents. The company is privately held under its 1875-founded parent Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc., has no disclosed external funding, and reports a headcount of 1-10 employees, indicating a lean specialist operation rather than a scaling venture-backed brokerage.

Name

MDP Programs

Legal name

MDP Programs, LLC

Website

https://mdpprograms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MDP Programs is a wholesale insurance program administrator serving 40 niche industries across 49 U.S. states through 800 appointed retail agents. It offers four flagship programs (historic property, marine, Maryland hospitality, and Maryland auto dealerships) plus standard commercial coverages, operating as a division of Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mid-Market Commercial Package (Package Policies) (FSAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Liability (Premises/Operations) (FSAJADAD), Product Liability (FSAJADAC)

Keywords

• Wholesale insurance brokerage
• Specialty commercial insurance
• Historic property insurance
• Marine insurance programs
• Hospitality insurance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cockeysville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Insurance Premiums: MDP Programs generates revenue by offering wholesale insurance programs to retail insurance agents. They aggregate demand from multiple agents to achieve collective buying power and access specialized insurance markets on behalf of their agent partners and their clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MDP Programs is the wholesale insurance brokerage division of Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc., placing niche and specialty commercial insurance through appointed retail agents. Its flagship programs cover historically difficult risks including historic/landmark properties, marine trade businesses (Compass Marine Programs), restaurants and hospitality in Maryland, and auto dealerships in Maryland. Coverage is delivered through carrier relationships and bundled into packaged programs combining General Liability, Property, Workers' Compensation, Inland Marine, Commercial Auto, Umbrella/Excess, Crime, and Cyber.

Product overview

MDP Programs is a wholesale insurance brokerage company that operates as a division of Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc., offering specialized insurance programs for niche markets. The portfolio consists of four flagship wholesale programs (Historic Property Insurance Program with PastForward policy, Compass Marine Programs, Restaurants and Hospitality in Maryland, and Workers' Compensation for Auto Dealerships in Maryland) complemented by a comprehensive suite of standard business insurance products including general liability, workers' compensation, business auto, inland marine, commercial umbrella, business owners, cyber liability, natural disaster, ocean marine, risk management, builders risk, business interruption, commercial flood, commercial property, crime, D&O, E&O, event, and fleet insurance. Industry-specific programs are also available for dealerships, restaurants, hospitality, art galleries, and retail businesses. The company operates through retail agency relationships nationwide (licensed in all states) while being headquartered in Maryland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compass Marine Programs (CMP): Wholesale brokerage program for marine insurance covering commercial and recreational marine risks including stevedoring, terminal operators, ports, shipyards, boat builders, marinas, and yacht clubs.

Products and services

• Historic Property MD Specialty wholesale insurance program that insures historic/landmark buildings and other historically significant properties through appointed retail insurance agents, with policy terms that include replacement of the original authentic materials after a loss.
• Compass Marine Programs (CMP) Specialty wholesale marine insurance program covering Inland Marine exposures for marine trade businesses such as boat dealerships, marinas, and marine service operators; features a repositionable deductible and Hull/P&I references.
• Restaurants and Hospitality in Maryland (MD) Specialty wholesale insurance program for Maryland restaurants and hospitality operators, designed to address hospitality/ restaurant risks that standard commercial carriers often decline.
• Workers' Compensation Insurance for Auto Dealerships in Maryland (MD) Specialty wholesale Workers' Compensation insurance program tailored to Maryland auto dealerships, addressing state-specific workers' compensation exposures for dealer operations.
• Dealership Insurance Wholesale insurance coverage placed through MDP Programs for auto dealership clients, packaged with related coverages such as General Liability, Inland Marine, and Commercial Auto.
• Restaurant Insurance Wholesale commercial insurance coverage placed through MDP Programs for restaurants, complementing the Maryland Restaurants and Hospitality program.
• Hospitality Insurance Wholesale commercial insurance coverage placed through MDP Programs for hospitality operators, complementing the Maryland Restaurants and Hospitality program.
• Art Gallery Insurance Wholesale commercial insurance coverage placed through MDP Programs for art gallery businesses and their specialty fine-art exposures.
• Retail Business Insurance Wholesale commercial insurance coverage placed through MDP Programs for retail businesses, bundling property, liability, and related lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 unique industries served through specialized wholesale programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Trust for Historic Preservation / National Trust Insurance ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009MDP Programs partnered with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to create a groundbreaking initiative addressing complex insurance challenges faced by historic properties and preservation organizations nationwide. This partnership led to the development of the Historic Property Program, providing vital coverage solutions for owners of cherished historic buildings. The program, administered through National Trust Insurance Services, offers the PastForward policy with historic replacement cost coverage.
• Restaurant Association of MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDP Programs Workers' Compensation coverage for restaurants and hospitality businesses in Maryland is provided through the Restaurant Association of Maryland, which operates as a Self-Insured Fund. This partnership provides attractive rates and annual dividend potential for eligible restaurants.
• Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc.coreOthersMDP Programs is a division of Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc., the licensed insurance producer for their programs. Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc. is licensed in all states, enabling MDP Programs to offer coverage nationwide through their network of appointed agents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Burns & Wilcox: A leading wholesale insurance brokerage and managing general agent specializing in commercial and personal lines distributed through retail agents. Comparable to MDP as a wholesale specialist serving retail agents with niche expertise, but at significantly greater scale.
• CRC Group: National wholesale insurance distributor placing specialty coverage through retail agents across P&C, professional, and personal lines. Comparable to MDP in distribution model (wholesale-to-retail) and specialty program focus.
• KMRD Partners: Specialty insurance brokerage and risk consulting firm focused on complex commercial placements. Comparable in mid-market specialty focus and niche expertise orientation.
• Heffernan Insurance Brokers: Mid-market-focused insurance brokerage with specialty programs and industry-specific expertise serving commercial clients. Comparable vertical-specialization approach to MDP's industry-segmented programs.
• National Trust Insurance Services: Affiliated insurance program administrator for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, co-administrating the PastForward program with MDP. The most directly comparable peer given shared product and partnership structure.
• Appalachian Underwriters: Wholesale insurance broker and MGA offering specialty commercial programs through retail agents across multiple states. Comparable channel and program-administrator orientation.
• Brown & Riding: Specialty wholesale insurance broker focused on niche commercial and personal lines distributed through appointed retail agents. Operates a similar wholesale-specialty model to MDP with a national footprint.
• RPS (Risk Placement Services): One of the largest wholesale insurance brokers in the US, distributing specialty and standard coverage through retail agents. Direct competitor to MDP's wholesale model with broader geographic and product coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Amwins: Largest US specialty wholesale broker with broad product lines across P&C, professional, and specialty segments. Indirect competitor — overlaps with MDP's niches but operates at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• Markel: Specialty insurance carrier and program administrator with significant marine and historic/specialty property exposure. Indirect overlap with MDP's Compass Marine and Historic Property programs but at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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