Business Details
20 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Insurance Solutions in Boston, MA
Established in 2006, Avondale Insurance Associates operates as a specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Underwriting Management Company. Our leadership team, including President & CEO Daniel Hinchliffe, brings decades of industry expertise to deliver creative coverage solutions for wholesale brokers. We maintain partnerships with A.M. Best 'A' rated or stronger insurers to provide property limits up to $25 million and general liability coverage up to $1/$2 million.Our exclusive focus on wholesale distribution ensures producers can trust our commitment to their business relationships. With billions of dollars in catastrophe aggregate capacity and rapid submission turnaround times, we combine financial strength with operational efficiency to support our partners' growth objectives.
Services
Property Insurance
General Liability Insurance
Equipment Breakdown Coverage
Catastrophe Risk Solutions
Contractors Liability
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of underwriting leadership experience
- Partnerships with A.M. Best 'A' rated insurers
- 24/7 claims reporting availability
- Exclusive wholesale broker distribution model
- Rapid submission turnaround times
Associations and certifications
- A.M. Best
Services
Property Insurance
We provide comprehensive property insurance solutions with limits up to $25 million for commercial risks across diverse industries. Our capacity includes full limit business and compressed primary layers in catastrophe zones. Backed by A.M. Best rated carriers, our policies address complex fire risks and specialized property exposures through tailored underwriting approaches.
General Liability Insurance
Our general liability programs offer primary limits up to $1/$2 million for various business classes including manufacturers and contractors. The coverage addresses premises liability, products liability, and operations risks. We specialize in challenging risk profiles with customized policy forms and clear terms through our surplus lines marketplace access.
Equipment Breakdown Coverage
This specialized coverage protects against losses from mechanical breakdowns of commercial equipment and systems. Our policies cover repair costs, business interruption losses, and associated liabilities. We serve diverse industries including manufacturing, construction equipment providers, and industrial facilities requiring comprehensive equipment protection solutions.
People
Daniel Hinchliffe
President & CEO
With decades of underwriting experience, Daniel leads Avondale's strategic direction and market relationships. He oversees all underwriting operations and maintains key insurer partnerships while ensuring adherence to our wholesale distribution model.
Peter Coghlan
Founder
As industry veteran with 40+ years in surplus lines, Peter established Avondale's foundation in 2006. His expertise in excess and surplus markets continues to influence our underwriting philosophy and commitment to wholesale brokers.
Questions
What types of insurance does Avondale specialize in?
We focus on Excess and Surplus Lines Property and General Liability insurance for commercial risks, including specialized coverages for manufacturers, contractors, and catastrophe-exposed properties.
Do you work directly with retail brokers?
No, we maintain a strict wholesale-only distribution model. All business must be placed through appointed wholesale brokers to preserve our partners' client relationships.
What underwriting capacity do you offer?
We provide property limits up to $25 million per schedule of locations and general liability limits up to $1/$2 million, supported by multiple A.M. Best 'A' rated or stronger insurance carriers.
