SWG Specialty : Everything you need to know

Headquarters address

339 Westney Rd S 201, Ajax, Ontario L1S 2E1, Canada
Year established

 1993

Underwriting expertise Commercial property, commercial general liability (CGL), professional liability/E&O, inland marine, excess insurance
Key people Ghazal Hamid, president

About SWG Specialty

SWG Specialty (Formerly A.M. Fredericks Underwriting Management Ltd), has been providing high-risk and hard-to-place coverage for 30 years. The firm is one of Canada’s leading federally licensed managing general underwriters (MGU). As an SWG Company, SWG Specialty provides coverage for niche and non-standard commercial liability, professional liability, and property risks.

Products of SWG Specialty

SWG Specialty underwrites the following coverages:

  • Commercial property insurance
  • Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance
  • Professional liability insurance/errors & omissions (E&O) insurance
  • Inland marine insurance
  • Excess insurance

Leadership at SWG Specialty

Ghazal Hamid – President

Hamid began his tenure as president of SWG Specialty (Formerly A.M. Fredericks) in January 2024. He boasts an extensive insurance career, starting with South Western Insurance Group in 2002. Hamid excels in underwriting strategies, product development, and fostering relationships. His leadership focuses on aligning efficiencies with MGA goals and enhancing performance through market-aware strategies, committed to underwriting standards, risk mitigation, and innovation.

Culture at SWG Specialty

SWG Specialty is committed to providing unparalleled broad risk placement and insurance solutions to its clients. The company was acquired by South Western Insurance Group Ltd (SWG) in 2024.

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