THB Group plc

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Amwins Global Risks is the London-headquartered international wholesale specialty insurance and reinsurance brokerage division of Amwins, operating as one of the largest Lloyd's broking operations in the specialty market sector. The firm places over $3.5 billion in annual premium and serves 2,300+ clients across 150+ countries, with a customer base spanning retail brokers, wholesale brokers, managing general agents (MGAs), insureds, and carriers. With nearly 900 employees globally and broking operations dating to 1968, the company leverages top 10 contributor status at Lloyd's and relationships built over 50+ years to deliver complex specialty risk placements.

The company's product portfolio comprises insurance/reinsurance broking, capacity building (offering exclusive capacity, in-house proprietary products, and access to alternative capital), and underwriting delivered through three wholly-owned entities — Unicorn Underwriting, Contour Underwriting, and Amwins Amplify. A dedicated UK team handles over 15,000 quotes annually across motor fleet, commercial property, business liability, and professional risks. The firm extends its risk-management capability through a strategic partnership with Cardinus Risk Management, which provides DSE compliance, safety training, property risk management, insurance surveys, security, and fleet risk services globally.

Amwins Global Risks operates exclusively as a wholesale specialty broker, earning revenue through commission-based brokerage on placed premiums (transaction-fee model) with no direct retail distribution. Its go-to-market is B2B and relationship-driven, channeling the collective expertise of all Amwins divisions to broker partners rather than end insureds. The company emphasizes 100% independence from retail or captive market ties and operates under a 150-year vision focused on long-term client and market relationships. As part of the broader Amwins operation placing US$50 billion in annual premium, the division benefits from parent-level scale, stability, and resources while maintaining its wholesale-only operating model.

Name

THB Group plc

Legal name

Amwins Global Risks

Website

https://amwinsglobalrisks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

London-based international wholesale specialty (re)insurance broker arm of Amwins, placing $3.5B+ in annual premium across 150+ countries. Serves retail brokers, wholesalers, MGAs, carriers, and insureds via Lloyd's broking, capacity building, and three underwriting entities.

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

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

Keywords

• Wholesale insurance brokerage
• Specialty reinsurance broking
• Lloyd's market access
• Capacity building solutions
• Global risk placement

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance/Reinsurance Broking: Commission-based brokerage services for placing specialty insurance and reinsurance coverage. The company is one of the largest Lloyd's broking operations placing over $3.5B in annual premium.
2. Capacity Building: Providing exclusive capacity and access to alternative capital for clients, functioning as one of the largest capacity building brokers in the Lloyd's market.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Amwins Global Risks is the international arm of global specialty insurance broker Amwins, providing wholesale insurance and reinsurance broking services out of London. It is one of the largest Lloyd's broking operations in the specialty market sector, placing over $3.5B in annual premium across 150+ countries and offering capacity building, three in-house underwriting entities and UK-dedicated wholesale brokerage across motor fleet, commercial property, business liability and professional risks.

Product overview

Amwins Global Risks operates as a wholesale specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, offering multiple interconnected services. The core offerings include Insurance/Reinsurance Broking (placing over $3.5B in annual premium), Capacity Building (exclusive capacity and proprietary products), and Underwriting through three entities (Unicorn Underwriting, Contour Underwriting, and Amwins Amplify). The company also provides UK-specific products across motor fleet, commercial property, business liability, and professional risks, handling 15,000+ quotes annually. Cardinus Risk Management is available as a partner service for risk assessment and safety solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Insurance/Reinsurance Broking London-based wholesale specialty insurance and reinsurance broking for retail brokers, wholesalers, MGAs, insureds and carriers. One of the largest Lloyd's broking operations in the specialty market sector, placing over $3.5B in annual premium across commercial property and casualty, motor fleet, professional risks, marine cargo and other specialty classes.
• Capacity Building One of the largest capacity building brokers in the Lloyd's market, offering exclusive capacity, in-house and proprietary products, and access to alternative capital for MGAs, carriers and other broker partners.
• Underwriting Entities (Unicorn Underwriting, Contour Underwriting, Amwins Amplify) Three dedicated underwriting entities designed to strengthen underwriting capabilities and provide an environment for underwriters to thrive, offering in-house underwriting capacity within the Amwins Global Risks platform.
• UK Wholesale Brokerage (Motor Fleet, Commercial Property, Business Liability, Professional Risks) UK-dedicated wholesale broker service for UK brokers arranging purely UK risks, handling 15,000+ quotes annually across motor fleet, commercial property, business liability and professional risks.
• Cardinus Risk Management Risk and safety partner delivering solutions globally for display screen equipment compliance, safety training and consultancy, property risk management, insurance surveys, strategic and tactical security, and fleet risk management.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cardinus Risk ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCardinus serves as Amwins' risk and safety partner, delivering solutions globally for display screen equipment compliance, safety training and consultancy, property risk management, insurance surveys, strategic and tactical security, and fleet risk management elements.
• Unicorn UnderwritingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three underwriting entities under Amwins Global Risks, set up to strengthen underwriting capabilities and provide an environment for underwriters to thrive.
• Contour UnderwritingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three underwriting entities under Amwins Global Risks, designed to strengthen underwriting capabilities alongside Unicorn Underwriting and Amwins Amplify.
• Amwins AmplifycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three underwriting entities under Amwins Global Risks, part of the strategy to strengthen underwriting capabilities and provide growth environment for underwriters.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CRC Group: CRC Group is a wholesale specialty insurance broker operating across commercial property, casualty, professional lines, and specialty risks. Its wholesale-only model and focus on broker-to-broker placements align closely with Amwins Global Risks' go-to-market.
• Howden: Howden is a global insurance and reinsurance broker with a significant Lloyd's presence and specialty wholesale capabilities across commercial property, casualty, marine, and energy lines. Its product mix and London-based operations make it a direct peer in wholesale specialty broking.
• Ryan Specialty: Ryan Specialty (including the acquired RPS platform) is a major specialty insurance wholesale broker with significant Lloyd's and London market presence. It competes directly in wholesale specialty placement, underwriting, and capacity building for MGAs and carriers.
• Burns & Wilcox: Burns & Wilcox is a wholesale specialty insurance broker and underwriting manager focused on surplus lines and specialty commercial risks. It is part of the same broader H.W. Kaufman Group as CRC and competes in similar specialty distribution channels.
• Lockton: Lockton is one of the largest independent insurance brokers globally, with specialty and wholesale capabilities serving complex commercial risks. Its independent ownership structure and specialty focus make it a comparable peer in the wholesale specialty segment.
• Marsh Specialty: Marsh's specialty division is one of the largest global wholesale and specialty insurance brokers, operating across Lloyd's and international markets. It is a direct competitor in placing complex specialty (re)insurance risks and serving retail brokers and carriers globally.
• Aon Reinsurance Solutions: Aon is a leading global reinsurance and specialty broker, with deep Lloyd's market access and international wholesale capabilities. It directly competes with Amwins Global Risks in placing complex (re)insurance risks and in capacity-building for MGAs and carriers.

Broad incumbents

• Acrisure: Acrisure is a global insurance broker and financial services platform with significant specialty and wholesale capabilities. While operating across many insurance segments, its specialty and reinsurance broking operations create overlap with Amwins Global Risks in complex risk placement.
• Alliant Insurance Services: Alliant is a large US-focused insurance brokerage with specialty and wholesale capabilities across commercial property, casualty, and energy. While broader than Amwins Global Risks' London-centric specialty focus, it is comparable in offering specialty wholesale placement at scale.

Emerging players

• McGill and Partners: McGill and Partners is a fast-growing specialty insurance and reinsurance broker focused on complex risks, with a London market presence. As an emerging scale player, it competes for complex specialty placements and represents a credible challenger in the wholesale segment.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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