Kalepa has struck a strategic deal with AmRisc, the largest catastrophe-focused MGA in the US, to inject AI directly into core underwriting operations.
The collaboration follows an extensive vendor evaluation process where AmRisc tested automation providers across accuracy, deployment speed, integration, and long-term value.
Kalepa came out on top with precision rates in the mid-to-high 90s, proven scalability, and rapid implementation. For AmRisc, the decision hinged on more than numbers.
The company wanted a partner that understood the demands of underwriting at scale and could operate seamlessly inside complex workflows.
The partnership zeroes in on one of the industry’s biggest bottlenecks – processing submissions and documents fast enough to give underwriters the data they need to decide confidently in a high-volume, catastrophe-driven market.
By embedding Kalepa’s AI into daily workflows, AmRisc expects to cut turnaround times dramatically without sacrificing the accuracy and rigor needed to manage a portfolio of complex risks.
Kalepa’s system slots into existing infrastructure, delivering immediate efficiency gains while preserving operational continuity. That combination of speed, adaptability, and measurable results gives AmRisc’s teams a sharper edge in evaluating property risk.
Kalepa co-founder and CEO Paul Monasterio said the alliance reflects a shared vision: AmRisc has long been a data-forward player in property underwriting, and pairing its expertise with Kalepa’s AI creates a model for faster, more precise decision-making at scale.
Amrisc has always been a leader in data-driven property underwriting. Their forward-thinking approach to property risk aligns perfectly with our mission to bring innovation and precision to underwriting.
Paul Monasterio, Kalepa co-founder and CEO
“We’re proud to support their team with AI technology that delivers both speed and accuracy at scale”, Paul Monasterio said.
AmRisc president Laura Beckmann echoed the point, noting they weren’t looking for “just another AI vendor” but rather a partner that understood the subtleties of underwriting workflows.
Mark Hall, who leads software engineering at AmRisc, described the testing process bluntly: after trying multiple solutions, Kalepa was the only one to deliver a proof of concept that cleared internal benchmarks with room to spare.
For an MGA balancing massive volumes of catastrophe risk, that level of accuracy isn’t a bonus – it’s survival.
In September, Kalepa announced that Canopius, a leading global specialty (re)insurer, has licensed its award-winning underwriting AI platform to accelerate growth and innovation across its lines of business in the US.
Kalepa’s software represents the future of underwriting – where AI transforms how risk is evaluated, decisions are made, and growth is achieved.
The platform automatically streamlines underwriting workflows, eliminates manual inefficiencies, and uncovers insights that lead to better decisions and stronger portfolio performance.
“Canopius is a true global leader in the Lloyd’s insurance market and internationally, delivering cutting-edge solutions to distribution partners and insureds worldwide,” said Paul Monasterio, CEO of Kalepa.
With deep expertise across Property, Casualty, Management and Professional Liability, Marine, Cyber, and Equine, Canopius will fully leverage the breadth and depth of Kalepa’s AI. We are honored to support their rapid growth for many years to come.
Paul Monasterio, CEO of Kalepa
Adam Finkle, Chief Operating Officer of Canopius U.S., discussed the decisive factors behind selecting Kalepa as a partner: “After a rigorous evaluation of market alternatives, Kalepa emerged as the clear leader – the only vendor we trusted to power underwriting excellence and measurable impact across our product lines,” he said.
“Our partnership with Kalepa allows us to convert the promise of AI into a real, market-leading advantage.”
