Associated Specialty Insurance Agency, Inc. (ASIA)
The Workers' Compensation Specialist for Brokers and Agents -- wholesale MGA placing specialty and hard-to-place workers comp accounts since 1994.
Overview
Associated Specialty Insurance Agency, Inc. (ASIA) is a family-owned wholesale broker and managing general agent founded in 1994 and headquartered in Springfield, Pennsylvania. The company positions itself as "The Workers' Compensation Specialist for Brokers and Agents," operating exclusively in the workers compensation line of business.
ASIA functions as a wholesale intermediary between retail agents and insurance carriers, providing access to specialty markets and carrier programs for accounts that are difficult to place in standard markets. Its long-standing carrier relationships and volume commitments enable it to offer competitive programs across a wide range of industry classes, including challenging and niche segments that standard markets typically decline.
The company differentiates itself by serving as a strategic partner in the distribution chain rather than a typical middleman. ASIA handles the complexity of workers compensation placement -- including underwriting evaluation, carrier access, and loss run processing -- so retail agents can focus on client relationships.
Products & Services
Workers' Compensation Insurance Placement
Wholesale placement services for specialty and hard-to-place workers compensation accounts. ASIA partners with retail agents to access carrier markets for clients that fall outside standard eligibility criteria.
Key Features
- Access to multiple carriers and specialty programs
- Coverage for challenging industry classes and specialty niches
- Support for main street businesses through large accounts
Target Users: Retail agents, brokers, and their small to mid-size commercial clients with non-standard or specialty workers comp needs.
Distribution: Wholesale (through retail agents and brokers)
Specialty Industry Programs
Industry-specific workers compensation programs developed exclusively for ASIA partners, covering the following sectors:
Key Features
- Artisan Contractors
- Auto Related businesses
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Retail
- Social Services
- Transportation
Target Users: Retail agents placing workers comp for clients in these industry segments.
Distribution: Wholesale (through appointed retail agents and brokers)
Quote Submission and Underwriting Services
Online and traditional quote submission services for retail partners, supported by loss run request processing and carrier access coordination.
Target Users: Retail agents requiring a specialist wholesaler for workers comp submissions.
Distribution: Wholesale via Appulate platform and direct submission channels
At a Glance
- Founded
- 1994
- Headquarters
- Springfield, Pennsylvania, USA
- Employees
- 11-50
Category & Focus
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Last updated: 2026-05-11