AF Specialty is recognized for its specialty program business and delegated underwriting authority platform.

The collaboration will expand capacity available to members on the Accelerant Risk Exchange, a marketplace designed to connect specialty underwriters with a broad range of capital partners. With the addition of AF Specialty, Accelerant now works with more than 95 risk capital partners.

Through the partnership, members of the Risk Exchange gain access to AF Group’s “A” (Excellent) rating from AM Best and its Financial Size Category of XIV, which equates to $1.5 billion to less than $2 billion.

Jeff Radke, CEO of Accelerant, said the partnership strengthens the exchange’s ability to support members. “Their strength as a risk exchange insurer will help our members move with greater speed, precision, and confidence. Together, we’re shaping a more connected and resilient insurance ecosystem. AF Specialty brings deep expertise and a proven commitment to delivering forward-thinking solutions for the specialty insurance market,” he said.

Walter Matthews, vice president of AF Specialty, highlighted the firm’s alignment with Accelerant’s mission. “We have an ongoing commitment to delivering innovative and scalable capacity solutions within the specialty insurance market,” he said. “We’re excited to support the Risk Exchange’s growing network of members and help fuel smarter, faster growth for specialty underwriters.”