MANAGING GENERAL UNDERWRITERS

Velocity Risk Underwriters

Specialty property insurance solutions for coastal and catastrophe-exposed commercial properties across the United States.

Velocity is a distinctive managing general underwriter specializing in E&S insurance for the US specialty commercial property market. We have innovation in our DNA. We are uniquely positioned to swiftly align risk with capital, addressing market challenges head-on. Our mission is to pioneer solutions that enable property and business owners to access global capital sources, particularly in underserved areas. Collaborating with brokers, agents and leading industry capital providers, we blend multi-disciplinary human expertise with cutting-edge data analytics and technology to deliver unparalleled underwriting services and exceptional claims management.

Specialty Expertise

Velocity Risk specializes in providing solutions for small to medium businesses and middle-market properties in coastal and catastrophe-prone areas. With deep expertise in hurricanes, windstorms and other natural disasters, we offer flexible E&S solutions backed by advanced modeling, innovative technology and a responsive claims team.

Products

Middle Market (MMB) Commercial Property Coverage

  • Standalone property insurance for larger or more complex commercial properties.
  • All risk, including named perils and wind deductible buy back. Available in all 50 States.

Small to Medium Business (SMB) Property Coverage

  • Windstorm / hail, all other perils (AOP) and earthquake. Available in TX, LA, MS, AL, FL, GA and SC.

CoastLine E&S BOP (Business Owners Policy)

  • E&S Coastal business owners. Policy designed for small to medium-sized businesses in catastrophe-prone areas, covering property, liability and business interruption risks.
  • Wind / hail includes both named storm and all other wind / hail.
  • All other perils (AOP) for multi-peril property coverage.
  • Liability, including products / completed operations.
  • Enhancement packages for business owners, contractors, lessors risk and restaurant.
  • Available in TX, LA, MS, AL, FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE and NJ.

Target Profile

MMB Primary

  • Apartments (1990 & Newer)
  • Real Estate
  • Offices
  • Retail / Shopping Centers
  • Restaurants
  • Hospital / Health Care
  • Medical Offices
  • Assisted Living

MMB Secondary

  • Churches
  • Hospitality
  • Education
  • Warehouses

SMB

  • Real Estate
  • Office
  • Retail
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Services
  • Post-2001 Construction

CoastLine E&S BOP

  • Contractors
  • Mercantile / Retail
  • Office / Professional Services
  • Processing or Services
  • Restaurant
  • Wholesale / Distributors
  • Lessors Risk

Available Coverage

Insurance coverage providers are rated A++, A, and A- from AM Best and AA++ and A+ from S&P.

Any carrier ratings contained herein are as of 2/1/25. Ratings are under continual review and subject to change or affirmation.

Learn More About Velocity Risk Underwriters
CONTACT
Jacob Rothfuss
Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Business America 5-Star Program Administrators

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