I oversee AEU's marketing, event, and customer experience strategy and have the privilege of leading a talented, award-winning team that's focused on delivering value to our members. Our goal is simple: to make sure that AEU is always perceived as a trusted and respected partner in the maritime industry.______________________________________The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. As program administrator, AEU provides services such as claims handling, loss control, and underwriting, as well as longshore consulting and leadership training.With a history rooted in maritime, AEU is keenly aware of the challenges faced by waterfront employers and has carefully built services and teams to directly meet those needs. Longshore is our specialty, so our members can rest assured their unique exposures are being handled by experts.• Largest provider of USL&H coverage by member count• More than 1,800 members• $5.7 billion in total payroll generated by members• $214 million in total premium • 97.3% member retention rate

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