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Atain Insurance Company
Atain Insurance Company traces its founding to 1843 as Frankford Mutual Insurance Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Atain Insurance Company
Atain Insurance Company traces its founding to 1843 as Frankford Mutual Insurance Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operates today as a specialty property and casualty insurer under the leadership of President & CEO Chris Zoidis and Vice Chair Jodie Kaufman Davis. The firm is part of the H.W. Kaufman Group, a family of companies with over 60 offices globally. Atain underwrites professional liability, general liability, commercial multi-peril, and commercial property coverage for niche markets. It serves both admitted and non-admitted excess & surplus (E&S) lines. The company operates in all 50 US states and targets hard-to-place risks including demolition contractors, special events, and unique commercial exposures. Claims are managed internally by a team of attorneys led by Chief Claims Officer Emmanuel Manuelidis. A.M. Best affirmed an 'A' (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating. The H.W. Kaufman Group structure spans brokerage, underwriting, premium financing, real estate, and claims services. Atain's leadership team includes Chief Underwriting Officer Linc Trimble, CFO Michael Martin, and multiple vice presidents focused on binding authority, primary liability, and excess casualty. Jodie Kaufman Davis, Vice Chair, focuses on new opportunities, talent, and partnerships. No recent operational event from the last 24 months is publicly available. Atain's position as a P&C insurer within the H.W. Kaufman Group creates a structural advantage in distribution and risk aggregation. The firm underwrites both on its own balance sheet and through program relationships, giving it flexibility in deploying capital across specialty lines." The firm does not operate as a family office, asset manager, or investment vehicle for a specific family fortune. Its capital comes from insurance premiums and retained earnings, not an external family pool.
General information
Firm type
Insurance
Year founded
1843
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Farmington Hills
Corporate office
Farmington Hills, MI, United States
Principals
Jodie Kaufman Davis
Vice Chair
Chris Zoidis
President & CEO
Michael Martin
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Linc Trimble
Chief Underwriting Officer
Emmanuel Manuelidis
Chief Claims Officer
Barbara Habel
Vice President, Head of Excess Casualty
Cara Delestienne
Vice President, Head of Binding Authority
Tom Dassow
Vice President, Head of Primary Liability
Jeff Ditmar
Vice President, Claims
Amy Felder
Vice President, Claims
Heather Schaaf
Associate Vice President, Professional Lines
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Atain Insurance Company?
Chris Zoidis serves as President & CEO, overseeing underwriting strategy and operations. Chief Underwriting Officer Linc Trimble executes the underwriting strategy and manages the portfolio. Chief Financial Officer Michael Martin handles finance, treasury, and regulatory compliance.
Is Atain structured as a family office or a traditional insurer?
Atain is a property and casualty insurance company, not a family office. It operates as part of the H.W. Kaufman Group, a network of over 60 offices offering brokerage, underwriting, premium financing, real estate, and claims services.
What lines of business does Atain underwrite?
Atain writes professional liability, general liability, commercial multi-peril, and commercial property coverage. It focuses on niche programs and hard-to-place risks in both admitted and non-admitted excess & surplus markets.
Does Atain invest in external funds or make direct equity investments?
No. Atain is a specialty insurance carrier that underwrites insurance policies; it does not function as an investment firm or make direct equity or fund commitments.
What is Atain's geographic coverage?
Atain is licensed in all 50 US states and underwrites risks nationwide through both admitted and non-admitted channels.
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