Alternative Risk Transfer

  • Built by specialists with 50+ years of expertise
  • Financial stability of “A” rated paper
  • Highly customizable and flexible options
  • Simplified org structure with direct access to decision-makers
  • Relationship-driven approach

Partnership for the long-term

For those seeking a fresh and creative approach to structuring risk, ICW Group Alternative Risk Transfer offers a true partnership in finding bespoke solutions that make sense in today’s insurance market. Find a long-term home for all your risk financing needs with over 50 years of financial stability, the expertise to hit the ground running, and a commitment to the kind of relationship-building that creates the best insurance experience possible over time.

Alternative Risk Transfer products

Structured Casualty

Achieve budget certainty over a multi-year expanded time horizon, plus the customization required to find just the right level of risk vs. reward. ICW Specialty’s Structured Casualty offers risk transfer solutions with a true partnership approach that brings less financial volatility, greater certainty, and more sustainability over the long haul.

Why choose ICW Specialty 

Our culture is built on transparency, reliability, and responsiveness.
When we commit, we deliver, so brokers and clients can count on us every time.

Deep Expertise, Real Solutions


We leverage our deep underwriting expertise and market insight to provide custom solutions that help brokers place risks with confidence and speed.

Partnership that
Delivers


Count on us as a committed partner, delivering tailored protection and dependable results for businesses.

Claims with

Care


With in-house claims expertise, we bring empathy, responsiveness, and reliability to every interaction. 

Innovation with Purpose


We embrace technology, data, and creativity to streamline underwriting, simplify complexity, and anticipate emerging risks.

Strength and Stability


As a part of ICW Group, we're backed by a privately held company with an AM Best “A” (Excellent) Rating and a Financial Size Category XIV.

Contact our leadership team

Travis Murnan

Head of Alternative Risk Transfer
ICW Specialty

Products and services are issued by VerTerra insurance Company, a member of the ICW Group of Insurance Companies (NAIC 0922), with a financial strength rating of “A” from AM Best. VerTerra is a US domiciled surplus lines insurer, issuing insurance policies through the non-admitted market. Surplus lines insurers do not generally participate in State Guaranty Funds and therefore insureds are not protected by such funds. Non admitted policies can only be issued through duly licensed surplus lines producers. Coverage may not be issued in all states and is subject to the terms and conditions of the issued policy. The information contained herein is designed to provide information to insurance professionals and is not a solicitation. VerTerra Insurance Company is not licensed in California.

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