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James River Insurance Company

Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Established
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Overview

James River Insurance Company is the primary operating insurance carrier within James River Group Holdings (NASDAQ: JRVR). Licensed as a non-admitted E&S carrier, James River Insurance Company writes specialty commercial insurance across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. through the surplus lines market. It opened for business on July 1, 2003, shortly after James River Group was formed in 2002. James River Casualty Company operates as a companion entity. Together they form the E&S Lines segment of James River Group Holdings, which accounts for approximately 85% of the group's gross written premiums.

At a Glance

Founded
2003
Headquarters
Richmond, VA, USA

Category & Focus

Category
Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance

Last updated: 2026-05-17