Commercial Lines insurers

# Insurer Type Commercial premiums (2025) AM Best
14 NationwideColumbus mutual writing small business, middle market, agribusiness, E&S and program business through independent agents; No. 2 in U.S. farmowners. Global and national commercial carriers $8.08 billion A (Excellent)
1 TravelersThe largest U.S. business insurer by 2025 commercial premiums. A++ rated, sold through independent agents, No. 1 in package policies, surety and fidelity. Global and national commercial carriers $27.13 billion A++ (Superior)
5 Zurich North AmericaU.S. arm of Swiss-based Zurich Insurance Group, a broker-driven insurer of mid-size and large companies, strong in workers' comp, surety and construction. Global and national commercial carriers $14.62 billion A+ (Superior)
12 State FarmThe largest U.S. personal-lines insurer also writes BOPs, commercial auto, contractors and farm policies for small businesses through its own agents. Personal-lines carriers that also insure businesses $9.35 billion A+ (Superior)
18 Starr Insurance CompaniesPrivately held global specialty insurer based in New York; the No. 1 U.S. writer of commercial fire and aircraft insurance and No. 2 in ocean marine. Specialty and E&S insurers $7.29 billion A (Excellent)
20 AXA XLAXA's commercial and specialty division, built on XL Group (bought 2018); writes liability, excess, property and specialty lines for mid-size and large firms. Global and national commercial carriers $6.76 billion A+ (Superior)
21 Allianz CommercialAllianz's commercial arm (formerly AGCS, absorbing Fireman's Fund); large corporate property, casualty, marine, aviation and specialty cover through brokers. Global and national commercial carriers $6.61 billion A+ (Superior)
22 Cincinnati InsuranceOhio insurer sold only through independent agents in 46 states; known for three-year commercial packages, local field claims staff and its own E&S company. Regional carriers $6.32 billion A+ (Superior)
24 Farmers InsurancePolicyholder-owned personal-lines group managed by Zurich's Farmers Group; sells small-business package, auto and workers' comp through Farmers agents. Personal-lines carriers that also insure businesses $5.87 billion A (Excellent)
26 FMPolicyholder-owned property insurer (formerly FM Global) for large and midsize companies, known for engineering-led loss prevention and member credits. Global and national commercial carriers $5.19 billion A+ (Superior)
29 The HanoverWorcester, Mass., agency carrier (est. 1852) writing small and midsize business packages, comp and auto, plus specialty lines, in 44 states and D.C. Regional carriers $4.21 billion A (Excellent)
32 MSIG USAU.S. commercial arm of Japan's MS&AD: property, casualty, marine and financial lines for mid-size and multinational firms, plus MS Transverse fronting. Global and national commercial carriers $3.42 billion A+ (Superior)
39 WestfieldOhio regional founded in 1848, selling commercial, farm and surety coverage through independent agents, plus E&S and Lloyd's capacity via Westfield Specialty. Regional carriers $2.48 billion A (Excellent)
41 American Family InsuranceWisconsin mutual known for home and auto; insures small businesses and farms through AmFam agents and Main Street America's independent agents. Personal-lines carriers that also insure businesses $2.43 billion A (Excellent)
49 Swiss Re Corporate SolutionsSwiss Re's commercial insurance arm: high-capacity property, casualty, professional, surety, stop loss and captive fronting for large U.S. companies. Reinsurer-owned commercial insurers $1.89 billion A+ (Superior)
57 IAT Insurance GroupPrivate Raleigh specialty carrier writing trucking and moving insurance, inland marine, E&S casualty and property, surety and management liability via agents. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.54 billion A- (Excellent)
61 GNY (Greater New York Mutual)New York mutual founded in 1914 that writes package policies for apartment, co-op, office, restaurant and light industrial risks in 16 states and D.C. Regional carriers $1.36 billion A+ (Superior)
67 UFG InsuranceCedar Rapids, Iowa, commercial insurer founded in 1946, selling packages, auto, comp and surety through about 850 independent agencies; Nasdaq: UFCS. Regional carriers $1.18 billion A- (Excellent)
69 ICW GroupPrivately held San Diego insurer known for workers' comp in 22 states and commercial earthquake cover, now adding E&S excess and California commercial lines. Workers' comp specialists and state funds $1.17 billion A (Excellent)
70 Church MutualWisconsin specialist that insures more than 50,000 churches plus nonprofits, schools and camps; rated A (Excellent) with a negative outlook since 2024. Niche and affinity insurers $1.14 billion A (Excellent), negative outlook
74 Encova InsuranceColumbus, Ohio mutual formed from Motorists and BrickStreet; workers' comp in 26 states and D.C. and business packages in 22, sold by independent agents. Regional carriers $1.04 billion A (Excellent)
75 Farm Bureau Financial ServicesIowa-based Farm Bureau insurer and the largest U.S. farmowners writer, selling farm, ranch and small-business coverage in eight states through exclusive agents. Niche and affinity insurers $1.03 billion A (Excellent)
76 SECURA InsuranceWisconsin mutual founded in 1900 that sells business, nonprofit, special-event and farm insurance in 13 states through independent agents. Regional carriers $1.03 billion A (Excellent)
82 Frankenmuth InsuranceMichigan regional mutual founded in 1868. It sells package, auto, comp and surety coverage for businesses through independent agents in 16 states. Regional carriers $920.0 million A (Excellent)
90 GuideOne InsuranceWest Des Moines insurer of churches, other religious organizations and human services nonprofits, plus program business; A- (Excellent) with a negative outlook. Niche and affinity insurers $743.4 million A- (Excellent), negative outlook
93 COUNTRY FinancialBloomington, Illinois insurer founded by farmers in 1925; sells farm, small business and workers' comp coverage through its own reps in 19 states. Personal-lines carriers that also insure businesses $691.8 million A+ (Superior), stable outlook
94 Shelter InsuranceMissouri mutual selling auto, home, farm and small business policies through exclusive agents in 14 states; Haulers and AmShield use independent agents. Personal-lines carriers that also insure businesses $680.0 million A (Excellent)
97 Donegal Insurance GroupPennsylvania regional founded in 1889: a mutual plus its Nasdaq-listed affiliate. It sells BOP, package, auto and comp through independent agents in 21 states. Regional carriers $649.1 million A (Excellent)
100 American Coastal InsuranceSt. Petersburg insurer of Florida condo associations, HOAs, apartment complexes and assisted living facilities, sold only through two MGAs since 2007. Niche and affinity insurers $612.6 million —
— HSB (Hartford Steam Boiler)Munich Re's Hartford-based equipment breakdown specialist since 1866: inspection, cyber, EPL and AI liability, mostly sold inside other insurers' policies. Specialty and E&S insurers — A++ (Superior)
2 ChubbGlobal insurer and the No. 1 U.S. writer of business liability coverage. A++ rated, with Westchester for E&S and online quotes for small firms. Global and national commercial carriers $23.25 billion A++ (Superior)
13 Fairfax FinancialToronto-based Fairfax owns Crum & Forster, Allied World, Zenith and Hudson: specialty, excess and surplus lines and workers' comp sold through brokers. Specialty and E&S insurers $9.09 billion A+ (Superior)
15 MarkelVirginia specialty insurer writing E&S, professional liability, programs, surety and niche small business packages through wholesalers, agents and MGAs. Specialty and E&S insurers $7.73 billion A (Excellent)
27 Selective InsuranceNew Jersey super-regional selling commercial package, auto, comp and bonds through independent agents in 38 states, plus E&S nationwide via MUSIC. Regional carriers $4.82 billion A+ (Superior)
30 Erie InsurancePolicyholder-owned reciprocal in Erie, Pa., selling small business packages, auto and comp through local agents in 12 states and D.C.; No. 1 in J.D. Power 2026. Regional carriers $3.96 billion A (Excellent)
34 AXIS CapitalBermuda-based specialty insurer selling E&S casualty and property, professional, management, cyber and construction lines to mid-size and large U.S. firms. Specialty and E&S insurers $3.23 billion A (Excellent)
38 AcuitySheboygan, Wisconsin mutual selling through independent agents in 30-plus states; a major trucking insurer, rated A+ by both AM Best and S&P. Regional carriers $2.57 billion A+ (Superior)
48 Kinsale InsuranceRichmond, Va., E&S-only insurer founded in 2009, writing hard-to-place casualty, property and professional risks for small and midsize firms via wholesalers. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.93 billion A (Excellent)
51 West Bend InsuranceWisconsin regional founded in 1894 that sells business insurance in 14 states and surety bonds nationwide through independent agents only. Regional carriers $1.75 billion A (Excellent)
52 Utica NationalUpstate New York mutual founded in 1914, known for school, volunteer fire department and insurance agents' E&O programs, sold through independent agents. Regional carriers $1.64 billion A (Excellent)
55 Ascot GroupBermuda specialty insurer majority-owned by CPP Investments; its U.S. arm writes E&S and excess casualty, professional lines, surety, marine and comp. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.58 billion A (Excellent)
58 Coaction SpecialtyNew Jersey specialty insurer (formerly ProSight) owned by TowerBrook and Further Global: E&S casualty and property, marine, energy, entertainment and D&O. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.51 billion A- (Excellent)
68 Aspen InsuranceBermuda specialty insurer and reinsurer owned by Apollo funds from 2019 and by Sompo since February 2026; known for excess casualty, professional lines and E&S. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.18 billion A+ (Superior)
83 Brotherhood MutualFort Wayne insurer for churches, Christian schools, colleges, camps and mission groups since 1917. Rated B++ by AM Best after a 2024 downgrade. Niche and affinity insurers $918.8 million B++ (Good)
99 HiscoxLloyd's-rooted specialist that sells professional liability, GL, BOP and cyber to U.S. small businesses online and through brokers, plus E&S lines via Lloyd's. Small business specialists $626.0 million A (Excellent)
— Allied WorldFairfax-controlled Bermuda specialty insurer writing excess casualty, D&O, healthcare, environmental and property for midsize and large U.S. accounts. Specialty and E&S insurers — A+ (Superior)
— Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance CompaniesBerkshire Hathaway's agent-sold small and mid-sized business insurer in Wilkes-Barre, PA: workers' comp, BOPs, commercial auto, GL and umbrella. A+ AM Best. Small business specialists — A+ (Superior)
— Berkshire Hathaway Specialty InsuranceBerkshire Hathaway's Boston-based specialty arm, launched in 2013: property, casualty, D&O, E&O, healthcare liability, surety and marine through brokers. Specialty and E&S insurers — A++ (Superior)
— biBERKBerkshire Hathaway's direct-to-business insurer: comp, BOP, GL, E&O, commercial auto and umbrella quoted and bought online or by phone, no agent needed. Small business specialists — A++ (Superior)
— Crum & ForsterFairfax's Morristown specialty carrier: admitted and E&S casualty, construction, property, surety and accident and health, sold through agents and wholesalers. Specialty and E&S insurers — A+ (Superior)
— HuckleberryOnline insurance agency owned by Paychex since 2023. Quotes workers' comp, BOP and GL from carriers such as AmTrust, Chubb and The Hartford. Small business specialists — —
— InsureonOnline independent agency in Chicago, owned by HUB International since 2022. Quotes small businesses with carriers such as The Hartford, Chubb and Hiscox. Small business specialists — —
— NEXT InsuranceOnline small business insurer founded in 2016, owned outright by Munich Re's ERGO since July 2025 and now branded ERGO NEXT: GL, BOP, comp, auto and E&O. Small business specialists — A+ (Superior)
— Philadelphia Insurance CompaniesTokio Marine's PHLY writes package, auto and management liability for 120-plus niches, from nonprofits and HOAs to gyms, camps and special events. Niche and affinity insurers — A++ (Superior)
— Simply BusinessOnline insurance agency owned by Travelers since 2017. Compares quotes from about 18 carriers, such as Travelers, Hiscox, biBERK and Markel, for small firms. Small business specialists — —
— ThimbleOnline agency owned by Arch selling general liability by the hour, month or year. Policies are issued by Markel Insurance Co. and National Specialty. Small business specialists — —
4 Berkshire HathawayNo. 4 U.S. business insurer through a family of separately run units: BHSI, MedPro, GUARD, biBERK, USLI, RSUI and BHHC. Major units rated A++ by AM Best. Global and national commercial carriers $18.64 billion A++ (Superior)
9 Progressive CommercialThe largest U.S. commercial auto insurer, for work vehicles, trucks and tow trucks, sold by agents and online. Most other business lines come from partners. Personal-lines carriers that also insure businesses $11.69 billion A+ (Superior)
16 Auto-Owners InsuranceLansing, Michigan mutual that sells only through independent agents in 26 states; a top-10 U.S. writer of commercial package, commercial auto and fire. Regional carriers $7.64 billion A+ (Superior)
17 Old RepublicChicago-based specialty group (NYSE: ORI) behind Great West trucking, Bitco construction, PMA comp and large-deductible programs; No. 4 in U.S. commercial auto. Global and national commercial carriers $7.57 billion A+ (Superior)
33 AllstateThe big personal auto and home insurer has pulled back from Allstate-brand commercial policies; it now sells commercial auto through National General. Personal-lines carriers that also insure businesses $3.24 billion A+ (Superior)
35 Federated InsuranceMinnesota mutual founded in 1904 that sells property, casualty, life and bonds directly to businesses in select industries, backed by 500+ trade associations. Niche and affinity insurers $3.16 billion A+ (Superior)
43 Sentry InsuranceWisconsin mutual founded in 1904 that insures manufacturers, dealers, truckers and large employers, plus Hortica and specialty programs; owns The General. Niche and affinity insurers $2.21 billion A+ (Superior)
44 EMC InsuranceDes Moines mutual founded in 1911, selling commercial property, auto, liability, workers' comp and surety bonds through independent agents in over 40 states. Regional carriers $2.17 billion A (Excellent)
50 RLIPeoria, Illinois specialty insurer writing E&S and niche admitted casualty, property, trucking and surety through brokers and agents; rated A++ by AM Best. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.83 billion A++ (Superior)
64 FCCI Insurance GroupSarasota-based mutual founded in 1959 as a contractors' comp fund; writes commercial P&C in 20 states and D.C. and surety in 45, through independent agents. Regional carriers $1.27 billion A (Excellent)
72 Western NationalMinnesota mutual selling commercial package, auto, comp, niche programs and surety through independent agents in the Upper Midwest, Northwest and Alaska. Regional carriers $1.09 billion A+ (Superior)
77 KemperChicago nonstandard auto insurer whose Kemper Auto Commercial unit insures vehicles of contractors and small businesses in eight states via independent agents. Personal-lines carriers that also insure businesses $1.01 billion A- (Excellent)
78 AmerisureMichigan mutual founded in 1912 that insures mid-sized construction, manufacturing and healthcare firms nationwide through select independent agencies. Regional carriers $984.2 million A (Excellent)
88 AccreditedOnex-owned program manager whose A- rated insurers issue admitted and surplus lines policies for MGAs in the U.S., UK and Europe; commercial auto leads. Program carriers and fronting insurers $781.5 million A- (Excellent), stable outlook; Financial Size Category IX
98 Mercury InsuranceCalifornia auto and home insurer founded in 1961. It writes commercial auto in four states and California BOPs, through independent agents. Personal-lines carriers that also insure businesses $628.2 million A (Excellent)
3 Liberty MutualBoston-based mutual and No. 3 U.S. business insurer. Leading surety writer, sells small business coverage through independent agents and E&S via Ironshore. Global and national commercial carriers $19.93 billion A (Excellent)
7 AIGGlobal commercial insurer for middle-market, large and multinational companies, led in the U.S. by National Union and Lexington, the E&S arm. Broker-sold. Global and national commercial carriers $14.45 billion A (Excellent)
8 CNAChicago commercial insurer controlled by Loews, sold through agents and brokers. Strong in professional liability, healthcare, surety and specialty lines. Global and national commercial carriers $13.47 billion A+ (Superior)
10 W. R. BerkleyGreenwich, Conn., insurer running about 60 specialized units in E&S, specialty, regional and workers' comp lines, sold through agents, brokers and wholesalers. Specialty and E&S insurers $10.24 billion A+ (Superior)
11 Tokio MarineJapan's Tokio Marine owns Philadelphia Insurance, Tokio Marine HCC and Safety National: niche package, specialty lines and excess workers' comp. Global and national commercial carriers $9.53 billion A++ (Superior)
19 Great American Insurance GroupCincinnati specialty insurer owned by American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG), running 30-plus niche units in comp, trucking, construction, crime and marine. Specialty and E&S insurers $7.11 billion A+ (Superior)
23 AmTrust FinancialNew York-based, privately held insurer; the No. 3 U.S. workers' comp writer, also selling BOPs, packages, E&S and MGA programs through agents. Workers' comp specialists and state funds $6.25 billion A- (Excellent)
25 Arch InsuranceU.S. arm of Bermuda-based Arch Capital; specialty, E&S and (since buying Allianz's book in 2024) middle market P&C through brokers, MGAs and programs. Specialty and E&S insurers $5.61 billion A+ (Superior)
28 SompoBermuda-based commercial arm of Japan's Sompo Holdings (formerly Endurance): casualty, property, professional lines, surety and crop through brokers. Specialty and E&S insurers $4.66 billion A+ (Superior)
31 Munich ReThe German reinsurer's U.S. arm: Munich Re Specialty's E&S, public entity, surety and program business, plus HSB equipment breakdown and NEXT. Reinsurer-owned commercial insurers $3.94 billion A+ (Superior)
40 Core SpecialtyCincinnati specialty insurer built from StarStone U.S. in 2020; writes E&S and admitted casualty, property, Lancer auto, comp and bonds via brokers. Specialty and E&S insurers $2.47 billion A (Excellent)
42 Argo Group and Farm Family (Clearbrook)Brookfield's U.S. P&C arm: Argo specialty casualty, E&S, garage and Rockwood comp through brokers, plus Farm Family farm and small business cover. Specialty and E&S insurers $2.21 billion A- (Excellent) for Argo companies; A (Excellent) for Farm Family Insurance Group
45 QBE North AmericaU.S. arm of Australia's QBE, writing specialty casualty, financial lines, construction, large-account property, programs, A&H and crop via brokers and agents. Specialty and E&S insurers $2.05 billion A (Excellent)
46 Intact Insurance Specialty SolutionsU.S. specialty arm of Canada's Intact Financial (formerly OneBeacon), writing surety, marine, A&H, tech, entertainment and management liability via brokers. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.94 billion A+ (Superior)
47 BeazleyLloyd's specialty insurer known for cyber, D&O and E&S property, acquired by Zurich on Oct. 1, 2026; sells through brokers on admitted, E&S and Lloyd's paper. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.94 billion A (Excellent)
53 AccelerantA risk exchange whose insurers issue policies for 300-plus specialty MGAs insuring small and mid-sized businesses; a Thoma Bravo buyout is pending. Program carriers and fronting insurers $1.60 billion A- (Excellent), under review with developing implications since August 2026
56 The Doctors CompanyPhysician-owned med mal insurer based in Napa, California, covering doctors, dentists, clinicians and hospitals. It bought ProAssurance in June 2026. Medical and professional liability specialists $1.55 billion A (Excellent)
60 Skyward SpecialtyHouston-based specialty insurer writing E&S, surety, professional lines, energy, programs, captives and stop-loss; bought Lloyd's platform Apollo in 2026. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.41 billion A (Excellent)
62 TrisuraToronto-listed specialty insurer whose Oklahoma City-based U.S. arm issues policies for MGA programs and is building a U.S. surety business. Program carriers and fronting insurers $1.34 billion A- (Excellent)
63 FortegraJacksonville specialty insurer writing E&S and admitted programs through MGAs plus warranty and credit protection; owned by Korea's DB Insurance since May 2026. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.33 billion A (Excellent)
66 TruStage (CUMIS)The credit union movement's own insurer, formerly CUNA Mutual Group; CUMIS writes bonds, D&O, cyber and property for credit unions plus specialty programs. Niche and affinity insurers $1.20 billion A (Excellent)
71 James RiverNasdaq-listed E&S casualty writer for small and mid-size accounts, sold only through wholesalers, plus Falls Lake admitted comp; rated A-, negative outlook. Specialty and E&S insurers $1.13 billion A- (Excellent), negative outlook
73 HDI GlobalU.S. arm of Germany's Talanx/HDI: broker-placed property, casualty and specialty for mid-size and large companies, rated A+ by AM Best. Reinsurer-owned commercial insurers $1.07 billion A+ (Superior)
81 ProAssuranceBirmingham-based medical malpractice, med-tech products and workers' comp insurer, owned by The Doctors Company since June 2026 after a $1.3 billion takeover. Medical and professional liability specialists $927.0 million A (Excellent)
84 PalomarLa Jolla specialty insurer known for earthquake and DIC property, now growing in contractor casualty, inland marine, surety, crop and fronting. Specialty and E&S insurers $890.2 million A (Excellent), stable outlook (Palomar Specialty and Palomar Excess and Surplus; First Indemnity of America A-, positive)
85 Sutton NationalA-rated program carrier that issues admitted and surplus lines policies for program administrators and reinsurers; you reach it only through a program. Program carriers and fronting insurers $877.4 million A- (Excellent), stable outlook
86 Obsidian InsuranceGenstar-backed hybrid fronting carrier that issues policies for MGA and program administrator programs; Protective Life agreed to buy it in April 2026. Program carriers and fronting insurers $866.6 million A- (Excellent), under review with positive implications
87 Vantage RiskBermuda specialty (re)insurer founded in 2020 that writes U.S. excess casualty, construction, healthcare and large property; owned by Howard Hughes since 2026. Specialty and E&S insurers $822.5 million A- (Excellent), positive outlook
95 MagMutualAtlanta-based physician-owned mutual that insures doctors, medical groups and hospitals for malpractice; online quoting for physicians, rated A (Excellent). Medical and professional liability specialists $677.2 million A (Excellent)
— EmbrokerDigital insurance broker and MGA for startups, tech companies and law firms. Its own programs are written on Everest National and Everspan paper. Small business specialists — —
— Lloyd'sLondon insurance market of about 100 syndicates, rated A+ by AM Best. U.S. firms reach it as surplus lines cover through brokers, wholesalers and coverholders. Specialty and E&S insurers — A+ (Superior)
— VouchInsurance broker for startups, tech, life sciences and financial firms. Sold its Corix MGA and Vouch Insurance Company to Hiscox under a 2025 deal. Small business specialists — —

Ranked by 2025 U.S. commercial lines direct premiums written: NAIC 2025 market share data for 17 commercial lines (states and U.S. territories), summed by insurance group. A group's premium in a line where it is outside NAIC's top 125 is not counted. Seven groups are left out because a business cannot buy from them or their premium in these lines is mostly consumer coverage: USAA, CSAA, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Florida's Citizens, the Texas FAIR Plan and windstorm pool, Assurant and Generali. Brands without a rank are well-known companies inside these groups or outside the top 100.