About Nautilus Insurance Group

Since 1985, we have specialized in providing solutions for Excess and Surplus Lines insurance coverage.

About Nautilus

Nautilus delivers smart underwriting solutions and exceptional customer experiences to appointed General Agents in all 50 states and D.C. We focus on providing solutions to benefit our agents through enhanced product offerings, underwriting expertise, technology, education, and service that promote ease and convenience, making us a premier partner in the industry.

 

Coverage placed by Nautilus Insurance Group is provided by Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company, both W. R. Berkley Corporation members with A.M. Best (Superior) A+ XV ratings.

 

Nautilus Insurance Company

 

Nautilus Insurance Company was formed in 1985 and operates as an eligible Surplus Lines insurer in all states except Arizona, where the company is domiciled and serves policyholders as a licensed, admitted insurance carrier. NAIC #17370.

 

Great Divide Insurance Company

 

Great Divide Insurance Company is domiciled in North Dakota and licensed as an admitted insurer in 49 states and the District of Columbia. In Arizona, Great Divide operates as an eligible Surplus Lines insurer. NAIC #25224.

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Our Mission, Vision, and Cultural Pillars

Our Senior Leadership Team

Our experienced leaders understand the intricacies of the business and possess the creativity, strategic thinking, and strong leadership skills that make Nautilus the thriving company it is today.

Tom Kuzma

Tom Kuzma

Chairman

Tom Joyce

Tom Joyce

President

Trish Buckhardt

Trish Buckhardt

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Curt Chalmers

Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer

Joel Lasky

Joel Lasky

Senior Vice President, Chief Claims Officer

Kevin Donovan

Kevin Donovan

Senior Vice President, Actuarial

Courtney Beyer

Courtney Beyer

Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner

Rob Petronko

Rob Petronko

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Excess and Surplus Market

The Excess and Surplus Lines industry provides a market for insurance coverage for hard-to-place, unusual, and high risks not typically written by the standard insurance markets. This enables businesses and consumers to get insurance they can’t get with the standard market. Because regulations and laws limit the ability to market directly to consumers, Surplus Lines insurance is sold through licensed Surplus Lines producers. While Surplus Lines insurers are subject to regulation, they cannot participate in state insurance guaranty funds.

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The Power of Berkley

Nautilus is one of the 55+ (re)insurance businesses worldwide that comprise the Berkley brand. Berkley is one of America’s largest commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, operating worldwide within two segments of the P&C insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. Each business offers expertise within an industry, product, or region.

 

Nautilus is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P 500. W. R. Berkley Corporation’s insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s.

 

Berkley’s competitive advantage lies in its long-term strategy of decentralized operations. This structure provides each Berkley business the agility of a small business—the ability to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and local customer needs. It provides our Berkley businesses with the strength and resources of a Fortune 500 organization as well as the financial accountability and incentives to attract and retain the highest-caliber professionals.

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