FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about who we are and how we work.
What is arqu?
arqu is a specialty insurance wholesale broker. Finding the right solution for your risk is our job. Using technology to go further is our mission.
Home →How can I work with arqu?
Two ways. Open market places one risk at a time with the right market. Programs take a whole book at once and make it one program.
Home →What is open market placement?
One risk at a time. A pile of documents can’t paint a clear picture of risk, so we use data and AI to bring the risk to life and deliver better, faster results with our 100+ capacity partners.
Open market →Which industries and lines does arqu place?
Construction: builder’s risk, contractors’ casualty and environmental, from new builds and renovations to modular projects. Real estate: habitational buildings, condo and HOA associations, and commercial property, with direct markets for the super-regionals. Energy: energy construction and property, and contractor and operator casualty and environmental, across conventional and renewable energy.
Open market →What size of risk does arqu work on?
Small- to middle-market risks with outsized complexity and effort. The harder the account is to place, the more valuable our pre-underwriting becomes.
Open market →What does arqu do for retailers?
You don’t do anything differently: send us the submission however you have it. We add the data, context and insight that can turn a no into a maybe, and a maybe into a yes. AI clears the busy work so our brokers can spend more time keeping you informed.
Open market →What does arqu do for underwriters?
Flow that fits your appetite, with nothing blasted. We bring the data, context and story together so you can underwrite faster, and we bring small and mid-market risks that are underserved elsewhere.
Open market →What is an arqu program?
A whole book at once. We consolidate the book onto dedicated capacity, reducing marketing efforts, friction and costs. Book-level pricing can deliver more competitive rates for your insureds and greater predictability in how you compete. We find the right form and structure for the book, then build custom technology to service it and help it grow.
Programs →How does arqu use AI?
Data helps us understand the risk, and experience helps us know what to do with it. AI clears our desks so brokers spend more time working with retailers and underwriters to get the best result. AI today, and whatever works better tomorrow.
Home →Who is on the arqu team?
We’ve been in your shoes, so we know how hard a broker’s day gets. Our team brings decades of experience across insurance, technology and financial services. Chi is Founder & CEO, and Justin is President, Brokerage.
Meet the team →How do I get in touch with arqu?
Tell us about the risk on our contact page, or email hello@arqu.com. A broker will be with you shortly.
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