AF Specialty partners with Applied Surety

AF Specialty, a division of AF Group, announced a capacity partnership with Applied Surety Underwriters as they continue to expand surety solutions across the country.

The program will support commercial and contract surety programs for middle-market construction accounts and large commercial surety clients, offering tailored solutions for public and private companies, municipalities and nonprofits. It will also emphasize expertise in sectors such as heavy industry, energy and infrastructure.

“Strategic partnerships with established and highly reputable teams like Applied Surety Underwriters ensure that we continue to deliver innovative capacity solutions in a strong market. We’re excited to support the growth of specialty underwriters, especially with a team that has experienced leadership, deep industry knowledge, operational excellence and advanced technology capabilities.” – Walter Matthews, vice president, AF Specialty.

“Strong carrier relationships are the backbone of the surety MGU market, and we’re proud to add another high-quality partner to the platform. We’re looking forward to building something great with AF Specialty while continuing to support agents, brokers and clients with responsive underwriting and reliable capacity.” – Joshua Betz, president and founder, Applied Surety Underwriters.