Lee Spurrier Joins Amwins to Boost Trade Credit Insurance Strategy

Amwins has announced the strategic appointment of Lee Spurrier to its Program Underwriters division, aiming to bolster its trade credit insurance capabilities.

This development marks a significant step for Amwins in expanding its specialized offerings, leveraging Spurrier’s extensive expertise in underwriting, distribution, and product development. With over 25 years in the industry, Spurrier formerly served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Coface North America, where he spearheaded revenue growth efforts across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant milestones in product development and market expansion. His tenure included strategically managing a trade credit portfolio across 12 western U.S. states as a General Agency partner prior to Coface's acquisition.

Spurrier’s Strategic Role at Amwins

Jon Beckham, president of Amwins Program Underwriters, emphasized Spurrier's significant industry connections and insights, which are expected to drive the division’s growth and strengthen its ability to deliver tailored solutions to clients. Spurrier’s role is pivotal in addressing emerging risks with innovative trade credit products that cater to both corporates and lenders. This move aligns with Amwins’s broader strategy to enhance its underwriting capabilities, complementing past expansions like the addition of Applied Risk Capital in 2025.

Expanding Trade Credit Insurance Solutions

Amwins is gearing up to offer comprehensive credit insurance solutions, aimed at safeguarding both trade and non-trade transactions. This suite of offerings is crafted not only for Amwins clients but also for its retail broker partners, indicating a commitment to fortifying relationships within its distribution channels. Amwins Program Underwriters is renowned for providing specialized general agency services, encompassing broad property and casualty coverage in niche markets. Operating as a leading independent distributor of specialty insurance products in the U.S., Amwins commands a substantial presence with over 138 global offices and premium placements that exceed $49 billion annually.

The integration of industry veterans like Spurrier reinforces Amwins’s mission to push boundaries within the insurance landscape, capitalizing on the ever-evolving demands of trade credit insurance. For professionals in the sector, Spurrier's appointment signals an exciting era of growth and innovation at Amwins, with implications for brokers, agencies, and underwriters shaping the future of specialty insurance products.