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About Gridiron

Underwriting is our business.

Gridiron delivers a wide array of program driven insurance products. These programs are supported by robust technology, analytics and expertise. Our focus is specialty and providing underwriting capacity in underserved niche’s in the commercial marketplace.

Our Mission

At our core, we believe that underwriting discipline, relationships, technology, and a thoughtful commitment to our company is our recipe for continued success. As a dedicated program manager, we partner with some of the top insurance companies around the world to deliver unique insurance solutions in all 50 states.

Our Vision

Tireless in our efforts to seek out opportunities, we assist under-served or under-developed insurance segments. Opportunistic in our approach, we search for opportunities to create valuable capacity in the commercial marketplace. We seek to expand into these niches by providing customized specialty insurance solutions. Gridiron Insurance distributes niche and program driven insurance products via wholesalers, select independent retailers and association relationships.

Our Story

2006 Founded

Gridiron Insurance Underwriters was established in Plantation, FL.

2010 Strategic Partnerships

Partnered with Allianz and Lloyd's of London, expanding capacity and market reach.

2011 A New Beginning

Dave DeMott was named President, bringing new vision to Gridiron.

2015 Continued Growth

Launched suite of casualty related offerings

2019 RLI Partnership

Partnered with RLI Corp to expand specialty insurance offerings.

2021 Accelerant Partnership

Joined Accelerant for innovative risk exchange capabilities.

2024 SigSpecialty Partnership

Partnered with Signature Specialty for Craft Beer, Winery, and Golf markets.

Today 20+ Years

To the moon!

Our Values

Results

Underwriting is our business, results matter.

Relationships

Relationships and people are the core of our business.

Technology

Data and technology drive efficiency.

Culture

Strong corporate culture is good strategy.

Engagement

This is insurance after all - let's have some fun at the same time.

Opportunity

Be tireless in the pursuit of opportunity, both internally and externally.

Get it done. Now.

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