Jon Beckham Joins Amwins Program Underwriters
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 15, 2024 ~ Amwins, a leading global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced the appointment of Jon Beckham as the new president of Amwins Program Underwriters (APU). APU is a managing general agent (MGA) that specializes in affinity program management. Beckham will be taking over from Ben Francavilla, who has been serving as president since 2009 and recently announced his retirement scheduled for later this year.

In his new role, Beckham will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of APU and driving the growth and development of 35 insurance programs that cover a wide range of niche industries. APU currently has nine locations across the United States and employs over 175 dedicated professionals. With an annual premium of $550 million, APU is a major player in the industry.

Francavilla has been with Amwins since 1999 when his company was one of the founding entities. Under his leadership, APU has experienced significant growth, nearly doubling its number of specialty programs and increasing its annual premium by over 400%.

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Ryan Armijo, president of Amwins Underwriting, praised Francavilla's contributions to the company's success. "Ben has been instrumental in shaping our direction and growth as well as establishing APU as a leader in our industry," said Armijo. "His passion, dedication, mentorship, and strategic vision have been invaluable to us. We are grateful for all he has done and wish him all the best in retirement."

Armijo also expressed excitement about welcoming Jon Beckham to lead APU. "With his extensive experience in the industry and expertise in underwriting and market knowledge, Jon is an ideal fit to lead us forward," said Armijo. "Under his guidance, we are confident that APU will continue to thrive and reach new levels of success."

Beckham brings over 25 years of experience in both U.S. and international markets to his new role. He most recently served as president of Beat Capital Partners and previously held the position of CEO and director at DUAL North America, where he focused on managing specialty programs. Throughout his career, Beckham has held various management positions at national and international managing general agencies, with responsibilities including program and product development, business development, operations, and capacity management.

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Francavilla expressed confidence in Beckham's ability to lead APU. "Jon's extensive knowledge and experience make him the perfect fit for this role," said Francavilla. "His leadership style aligns well with Amwins' culture, and I am excited to work with him during this transition."

Beckham also shared his enthusiasm for joining the APU team. "I am honored to be a part of such a talented team at APU," said Beckham. "I look forward to working closely with Ben during this leadership transition as we embark on a new chapter together, driving towards continued success in serving our clients."

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