HOME ABOUT US PRODUCTS REPORT A CLAIM CAREERS CONTACT FOR NEARLY 170 YEARS We have been making a name for ourselves with the most forward-thinking solutions in specialty insurance. Founded originally in 1843 as Frankford Mutual Insurance Company in Philadelphia, PA, America’s birthplace of insurance, Atain began with strong roots in the specialty insurance industry. Atain is an admitted and non-admitted property and casualty insurance company dedicated to serving niche programs and excess & surplus (E&S) markets. Licensed in 50 states, Atain underwrites numerous lines of business including professional liability, general liability and commercial multi-peril risks. This structure provides maximum flexibility in responding to business opportunities as they arise. We pride ourselves on our strong financial growth, stability, industry-leading expertise and proven record of creating flexible and customizable products. This is why A.M. Best affirmed Atain with an “A” (Excellent) IX Financial Strength Rating, which increased from A-5 to A-9 in the last 12 years. Atain is part of the H.W. Kaufman Group family of companies, which comprises a vast network of over 60 offices across the globe. From brokerage, underwriting, premium financing and real estate, to claims and loss control, together we are shaping the future of insurance. LEADERSHIP WAYNE BATES, ACII President Wayne Bates is President of Atain Insurance Companies and Corporate Senior Vice President of H.W. Kaufman Group. With more than 30 years of experience, he is acutely focused executing profitable growth strategy, product development and operations. MICHAEL MARTIN, CPA, CGMA Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Michael Martin is Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Atain. He is responsible for the companies’ finance and accounting operations, including strategic planning, treasury, budgeting, regulatory and compliance. Mike joined Atain in 2005 as Treasurer, Insurance Entities, and was named Chief Financial Officer in 2006. In 2014, he was promoted to Senior Vice President. LAURA BATES, ACII, ASLI Corporate Senior Vice President Laura Bates is Corporate Senior Vice President for Atain. She has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, specializing in underwriting and management. At Atain, she is responsible for the development and implementation of its insurance underwriting strategy, management of company programs, and overseeing underwriting procedures. EMMANUEL MANUELIDIS Corporate Vice President Emmanuel (Manny) Manuelidis serves as Corporate Vice President for Atain. He has been with H.W. Kaufman Group and Atain since 2007. Manny oversees the Atain claims department, and the handling of general liability, professional, and first-party property matters by the Atain claims team. JESSALYNN SUDA Corporate Associate Vice President Jessalynn Suda is a Corporate Vice President for Atain. She has been with the H.W. Kaufman Group since 2008 in various underwriting and management positions. Jess oversees the Atain underwriting team and is very involved in the day-to-day underwriting decisions. Other responsibilities include sales and marketing, reinsurance placement, audits and training. HEATHER SCHAAF Associate Vice President, Professional Lines Heather Schaaf is Associate Vice President for Professional Liability (PL) coverages for Atain. Heather has more than 15 years’ experience writing and developing in the Professional Lines arena. She directs the PL team and is responsible for underwriting, training, marketing and expanding PL product capabilities. ROXANNE LOGAN Underwriting Manager Roxanne Logan serves as Underwriting Manager for Atain. Roxanne started with H.W. Kaufman Group in 1995, and transferred to Atain in 2016. She brings 25 years underwriting experience to the team. Roxanne oversees the assistant underwriters, manages audits and is involved in underwriting decisions/referrals. ©️2021 Atain Insurance Company. Products are underwritten by Atain Insurance Company and affiliated companies. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review and approval. The precise coverage offered is subject to the terms and conditions of the policies issued. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions