June 8, 2021 – Platinum Specialty Underwriters, an XPT company, announced today the addition of transportation expert Malcolm Gilreath. Gilreath joins Platinum Specialty Underwriters as Vice President of Underwriting. Malcolm will lead the underwriting team as well as underwrite for Platinum Truck Program, an admitted nationwide long haul truck program, distributed exclusively through XPT Transportation. He will also lead our Trucking training resources and support the development of additional trucking products. The addition of Gilreath underscores Platinum’s commitment to the depth and expertise of our underwriting professionals. With deep resources Platinum fortifies its client support with the best possible service and solutions to agency partners and insureds.
Gilreath has over 25 years of transportation and insurance experience including positions with trucking companies, transportation insurance, and as a transportation safety consultant. Most recently Gilreath was President and Owner of Proactive Transportation Safety Services Inc. providing risk management and safety consulting services to trucking companies. He has also held positions including Senior Underwriter and Regional Trainer positions for Great West Casualty Company.
“Malcolm’s unmatched transportation breadth of experience gives him a unique view of transportation risks and we are thrilled to have him part of our team. His insightful ability combined with Platinum’s focus on risk analysis and service will offer leading solutions for the placement of all types of trucking risks,” said Jeff Heath, President of Platinum Specialty Underwriters.
Gilreath will be based in Platinum’s Plano, Texas office.
Platinum Specialty Underwriters continues with its mission of investing in MGAs that supply insurance products for hard to insure risks through the Wholesale distribution channel. Platinum recently acquired International Property & Casualty Insurance of Nevada (IPC) and has been successfully operating a primary auto liability program for Mid & Large fleet trucking firms and has a number of new offerings.
About Platinum Specialty Underwriters
Platinum Specialty Underwriters is a Managing General Underwriter platform distributing through the Wholesale channel. The platform focuses on leading service technology combined with expert underwriting, claims management, loss inspection, and actuarial analysis to assure partner insurance company’s low loss ratios. Platinum invests in underwriting teams and underwriting businesses with a collaborative entrepreneurial culture.
Contact: Jeff Heath 908.295.1763 jheath@xptspecialty.com