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WHY THE SWORDFISH, YOU ASK?

Our corporate symbol is much more than just a logo. A look at the characteristics of the swordfish – one of the planet’s most powerful and graceful creatures – will tell you a lot about our approach to the insurance business.

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INDEPENDENCE

Swordfish don’t school. They swim alone, go their own way and rely on their instincts to navigate and thrive.

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AGILITY

Undoubtedly among the world’s fastest fish, the swordfish relies on its great speed and agility to succeed and flourish.

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STRENGTH

A powerful predator and fierce fighter, the swordfish’s beautiful, energetic leap is one of the most awe-inspiring sights to be seen in ocean life.

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INDEPENDENCE

We go our own way, serving a unique market segment with a rare caliber of technical expertise, service and an array of proprietary resources designed to help our clients succeed.

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AGILITY

Meeting the needs of independent insurance agencies requires speed and agility that our competitors simply do not possess.

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STRENGTH

Our organization’s strength manifests itself through fearless attitude and intellectual, technological and financial resources built on decades of industry wisdom.

ABOUT US

ClearView Risk Holdings, LLC was acquired by The Amynta Group in January 2019.

Amynta Group is a premier insurance services company with more than $3.5 billion in managed premium and 2,000 associates across North America, Europe, and Australia. An independent, customer-centered and underwriting-focused company, Amynta serves leading carriers, wholesalers, retail agencies, auto dealers, OEMs, and consumer product retailers with innovative insurance and warranty protection solutions. Amynta operates through three segments: Managing General Agencies; Warranty, including automotive, consumer and specialty equipment; and Specialty Risk Services. For more information, please visit amyntagroup.com.

ClearView Risk Holdings, LLC provides complex excess and surplus lines insurance solutions to its large network of independent agents. ClearView Risk combines industry and technical expertise, superior service and a desire to become the comprehensive wholesale partner to its independent agents. The Company excels by combining wholesale transactional brokerage with program management and Managing General Agency capabilities.

ClearView Risk is the parent company of Southwest Risk, LP, Southwest Risk Agency Services, Strata Underwriting Managers and Strata Claims Management. The Company was formed in December of 2010 when GCP Capital Partners, LLC purchased a majority interest in Southwest Risk (founded in 2004) from Houston International Insurance Group. ClearView Risk is headquartered in Dallas, has additional offices in Houston and Fort Worth, and writes business in 37 states across the United States.

We exist to create value for our stakeholders, employees and clients by investing in resources that serve the needs of independent retail insurance agencies and brokers, empowering them to serve even their most at-risk clientele with an array of insurance products and services from premier carriers. Our cutting edge technology enables us to serve these interests with the speed, accuracy and flexibility that the market demands.

  • ClearView Risk combines Wholesale Brokerage and MGA Program Management.
  • We manage one of the largest Habitational Property Programs in the country.
  • Our management team understands and has experience in all aspects of the insurance business – underwriting, MGAs, wholesale brokers, reinsurance, carrier relations and handling claims.
  • ClearView Risk develops and utilizes proprietary software and real-time dashboards to stay ahead of the competition.

Our values are simple and on display for all to see in our offices:

We value our…
Employees
Agents
Carriers

We are committed to…
Superior Service
Industry Expertise
Teamwork
Accountability

Keeping our eyes set firmly on these core values and commitments is the reason why ClearView Risk continues to thrive as an industry leader. Our capabilities will expand to meet the ever-changing needs of the market place, but our core values will always remain rock solid.

We aspire to set a new standard in the wholesale E&S space by putting employees first. Going far beyond most corporate standards, we take continuous, demonstrable actions to ensure that our workplaces are ones where employees can thrive, both professionally and personally. This employee-first culture has helped us attract and retain some of the brightest, most capable and most passionate people in the insurance industry.

We recognize that our most important asset and competitive advantage are our employees. While ultimately our financial performance dictates our success, ClearView believes that an organization focused on the employees’ welfare, development, recognition, rewards and a positive atmosphere produces best-in-class results that are sustainable and difficult to replicate.

As ClearView Risk continues to grow and acquire businesses that compliment our organization, so will our need for people who are genuinely accountable, team-oriented and passionate about what they do. If this describes you, and you’re seeking for an opportunity to excel, then we’d like to talk to you. Please contact our human resources department to schedule a visit.

Our leaders

Our management team possesses deep knowledge of the insurance industry, gleaned from years of experience in areas such as wholesale brokerage, carrier operations, reinsurance and new product development. No matter the circumstances, our management team knows how to help employees, agents and carriers each achieve their highest potential.

ClearView Executives
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Scott BrockPresident
ClearView Risk
Presidents of Subsidiaries
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Rob HoweyPresident
Southwest Risk
& Southwest Risk Agency Services
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Kerry BesniaPresident
Strata Underwriting Managers
& Strata Claims Management

Our Subsidiaries

ClearView Risk is comprised of the following subsidiaries:

SW/Risk Wholesale

One of the nation’s fastest growing and most specialized wholesale brokerage companies.

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Strata

A managing general agent and program manager that creates comprehensive, specialized solutions for clients.

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SW/Risk agency services

Binding Authority facility for small to medium sized accounts.

Strata Claims

Third party administrator specializing in property habitational claims.

Acquisitions

ClearView Risk is focused on providing a range of solutions for independent agents. These solutions include recruitment of wholesale brokers and acquisition of MGUs and MGAs whose values and culture align with ours.

Our objective is to give independent agents the kind of state-of-the-art technology, first-rate service, technical expertise and committed relationships that national brokers struggle to offer, while doing so with the speed, agility and unique market perspective that their clients desire. Any products or service that can provide substantive value to our clientele is one that we are interested in exploring. If you would like to engage with us to explore a potential acquisition or partnership, please click here.

RECRUITMENT

As ClearView Risk continues to grow and acquire businesses that compliment our organization, so will our need for people who are genuinely accountable, team-oriented and passionate about what they do. If this describes you, and you’re seeking for an opportunity to excel, then we’d like to talk to you.
Please contact our human resources department to schedule a visit.