Scion Underwriting Managers
Specialty casualty MGA serving the excess and surplus lines market
Overview
Scion Underwriting Managers is a specialty casualty MGA operating in the excess and surplus (E&S) lines market, distributing through wholesale and specialty brokers across North America. The company was established in Dallas in 2017 by Brit Global Specialty as an independent managing general agency and was acquired by Amynta Group in July 2021, with Brit continuing as the primary capacity provider.
Scion focuses on excess liability with particular expertise in the transportation sector, alongside primary general liability for commercial accounts. The firm also develops custom insurance programs for risks where standard solutions are insufficient, working with wholesale brokers to deliver tailored underwriting solutions for hard-to-place casualty risks.
The company reports total gross written premiums exceeding USD 65 million. Its underwriting team brings more than 25 years of combined experience in the E&S casualty market, with dedicated specialists covering transportation excess, non-transportation excess, and primary GL lines.
Products & Services
Excess Liability -- Transportation
Specialty excess coverage for transportation risks in the E&S market.
Key Features
- Excess liability for commercial transportation risks
- E&S market placement for non-admitted coverage
- Flexible underwriting for complex transportation exposures
Target Users: Trucking, logistics, and transportation companies requiring surplus lines excess liability
Distribution: Wholesale and specialty brokers
Excess Liability -- Non-Transportation
Excess liability solutions for commercial risks outside the transportation sector.
Key Features
- Excess liability across various commercial industry segments
- Surplus lines placement
- Flexible underwriting for non-standard risks
Target Users: Commercial accounts requiring excess liability in the surplus lines market
Distribution: Wholesale and specialty brokers
Primary General Liability
Primary GL coverage for specialty commercial accounts.
Key Features
- Primary GL for select specialty risk profiles
- E&S market access
- Customized underwriting approach
Target Users: Commercial accounts requiring primary general liability on a surplus lines basis
Distribution: Wholesale and specialty brokers
Custom Programs
Bespoke insurance programs developed for risks where standard solutions do not apply.
Key Features
- Tailored coverage structures
- Custom program design
- Collaborative development with brokers and capacity providers
Target Users: Entrepreneurial brokers and clients with unique or complex casualty exposures
Distribution: Wholesale and specialty brokers