Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Insurance & Reinsurance Brokerage Services
Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, we operate as a client-focused insurance and reinsurance intermediary with offices in Florida, Greenville, New York, and New Jersey. Founded in 1983 by Robert H. Sanders, our company has evolved through strategic partnerships and employee ownership to become a fully independent, 100% employee-owned firm. Our expertise spans traditional reinsurance placements, specialty program development for MGAs/MGUs, and solutions for alternative risk entities like captives and risk retention groups. We maintain relationships with highly rated domestic carriers and international markets including Lloyd's, EU, and Bermudian providers. As an independent intermediary, we prioritize long-term client relationships without conflicts of interest from public ownership or corporate parentage.Our team of industry veterans works directly with clients ranging from established insurers to emerging startups, delivering tailored solutions through our three core practice areas. This independence allows us to evaluate opportunities objectively while maintaining the agility to respond quickly to client needs. With over four decades of industry experience, we combine deep market knowledge with personalized service to help clients achieve their business objectives. Our corporate structure ensures that every client interaction involves key employees and company principals rather than junior teams. This approach has sustained our reputation as a trusted partner in the insurance industry since our founding.
Services
Reinsurance Brokerage
Insurance Consulting
Specialty Program Development
Alternative Risk Solutions
Captive Insurance Services
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We are 100% employee-owned with over 40 years of industry experience
- Our team works directly with company principals for faster decision-making
- We maintain no corporate parent relationships that create client conflicts
- We serve clients from start-ups to major insurance companies
- We provide access to both domestic and international insurance markets
Services
Reinsurance Brokerage
We facilitate traditional reinsurance placements for insurance companies through our extensive network of domestic and international carriers. Our team leverages decades of industry relationships to secure optimal coverage terms and capacity for clients. This service helps insurers manage risk portfolios while maintaining financial stability.
Specialty Program Development
Our experts design and implement specialty insurance programs for MGAs/MGUs through strategic carrier partnerships. We focus on customized solutions for niche markets and emerging risks. This service enables program administrators to bring innovative products to market efficiently while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Alternative Risk Solutions
We provide reinsurance and fronting solutions for alternative risk entities including captives and risk retention groups. Our approach combines market access with technical expertise to optimize risk financing structures. This service helps organizations manage risk exposure through non-traditional mechanisms.
Insurance Consulting
Our consulting services offer strategic guidance on reinsurance and insurance matters to clients across North America. We provide market analysis, coverage optimization, and risk management strategies tailored to specific business needs. This service supports informed decision-making for complex insurance challenges.
Captive Insurance Services
We specialize in creating captive insurance structures with appropriate reinsurance arrangements to enhance risk management capabilities. Our team assists with program design, carrier selection, and implementation strategies. This service provides clients with greater control over their risk financing.
People
Robert H. Sanders
Founder
Industry veteran with decades of experience in insurance and reinsurance, having previously served as Vice President at Seibels Bruce Group before founding Preferred Reinsurance Intermediaries in 1983.
Mike Husbands
Assistant Vice President
Experienced insurance professional bringing specialized expertise to our team, focusing on expanding our service capabilities and client relationships in key market segments.
Questions
What insurance services do you offer?
We provide reinsurance brokerage, specialty program development, and alternative risk solutions for insurance companies and risk entities across North America.
How are you different from other insurance brokers?
As a 100% employee-owned firm, we maintain independence from corporate parents and public ownership structures that create client conflicts of interest.
How do you handle client relationships?
We work directly with key employees and company principals rather than delegating to junior teams, ensuring faster decision-making and personalized service.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout North America with offices in South Carolina, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois.
What makes your company unique?
Our employee-owned structure since 1993 ensures alignment with client interests while maintaining the agility to respond quickly to market changes.
