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Professional Underwriters Agency<\/h1>\n

Trust the professionals in professional liability<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Professional Underwriters Agency (PUA) has been the foremost leader in professional liability insurance since 1990. We focus exclusively on underwriting Architects and Engineers (A&E), Design-Build & Contractors, Miscellaneous Professional Liability and Excess Limits \u2014 putting more than 100 years of combined underwriting experience to work for our agent partners every day.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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To help agents deliver the best solutions the market has to offer, we work with top-notch partners, including carriers that are A and A+ rated by AM Best.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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We treat our agents the way partners deserve to be treated. We have a 24-hour turnaround time and are known for delivering responsive, professional service that helps you get the job done right.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Broad coverage <\/h3>\n
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With markets available for almost every conceivable professional liability risk, we can help you place a wide range of accounts, including hard-to-place risks.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Robust risk management <\/h3>\n
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We provide agents and insureds high-impact tools and resources designed to support risk management and loss prevention. These include expert webinars and trainings, contract reviews, a resource hotline and more.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Professional liability is our sole focus, allowing us to dig deep as we navigate the nuances of the market for our agents. Plus, our professional liability experts have 100+ years of combined underwriting experience and work diligently to stay at the forefront of the industry.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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We pride ourselves on providing exceptional and consistent service to agents and their insureds in all 50 states. Get an overview of our offerings and learn how we can help you.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"\"PUA offers extensive underwriting expertise and always \u2018thinks outside the box\u2019 to meet our clients\u2019 insurance needs.<\/strong>\u00a0Their risk management program also includes contract review assistance and webinars on topics that are extremely valuable to our clients.<\/p>\n

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When we reach out to PUA with a problem, they seem to always have a solution \u2014 and a good one. PUA has an abundance of expertise and no one is quicker to respond.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PUA is in the top tier of the design professional liability market. Their people know the design industry and look for ways to make us successful in the placement of coverage.\u00a0<\/strong>They are really good problem solvers and are also fun to work with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PUA\u2019s underwriting expertise is unsurpassed. They are quick to identify issues and opportunities, and their follow-through with markets is very effective in obtaining quality, competitive terms for our insureds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Separating PUA from the pack is their ability to provide underwriting solutions across your entire book \u2014 the vanilla to the niche.<\/strong> Their specialty knowledge and service makes them a strategic partner as you think about your agency\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Call us at 630.861.2330<\/a><\/strong> or send a submission and request more information.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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