The AVMA Trust is the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession that offers professional liability and Life & Health insurance to veterinarians.

BOSTON, MA — 3 February 2025 — One80 Intermediaries (One80), a specialty insurance broker headquartered in Boston, announced today that it has partnered with the AVMA Trust Professional Liability program.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Accession Risk Management Group is the parent brand to a family of specialty insurance and risk management companies, including core operating platforms Risk Strategies and One80 Intermediaries, that currently place in the aggregate more than $15 billion in insurance premiums and $1.5 billion in combined revenues. Through its focused M&A growth strategy, more than 180 companies have joined the Accession family since 2014, bringing specialty expertise, repeated replenishment of entrepreneurial spirit, and a continued focus on meeting clients’ evolving needs in the insurance and risk management space.

In operation for more than 70 years, Pearl Insurance, a subsidiary of One80 Intermediaries, provides affinity groups, individuals, and brokers with life, health, property, casualty, and professional liability solutions throughout the United States. Pearl is part of One80 Intermediaries, a leading specialty insurance provider specializing in affinity, wholesale, program, contract binding, and warranty solutions, including key industry verticals such as medical stop loss, cannabis, captives, alternative risk, and lender-based insurance.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Trust provides unparalleled member value through solutions, services, and products that enhance the security and protection needed for the success of members’ personal and professional goals. Designed by veterinarians for veterinarians, these programs are available exclusively to American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) members.

The AVMA Trust sent out a request for proposal (RFP) to create a new foundation for growth and unparalleled member value by creating a central, unified member database that will be used to provide solutions, services, and products resulting in a seamless experience, improved efficiencies, and enhanced member engagement. This RFP was sent to several companies, and ultimately, the AVMA Trust selected Pearl Insurance to be its broker/administrator for both their Life & Health and Professional Liability programs, as well as associated products, including Business Owners Policy, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation, and more.

As the chosen broker/administrator, Pearl Insurance will be providing several services to the AVMA Trust and its members, including maintenance of all administrative, brokerage, and marketing licenses to permit offering programs nationwide; computer systems, processes, techniques, materials, work-products, and ideas that are state-of-the-art, comprehensive, customer-focused, and efficient; cutting-edge IT and web technology; knowledgeable, proactive, flexible, and responsive personnel; and creative marketing meant to grow the member insurance program and target specific demographic segments.