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About Us – Greenwood General Insurance Agency
About Greenwood General

Who we are at
Greenwood General.

Greenwood General is a Managing General Agency with over 15 years of experience in the wholesale insurance market. We support retail brokers with in-house underwriting, exclusive programs, and direct carrier access to help them place business efficiently and competitively.

Our Story

Grown to serve you better.

Since 2010, Greenwood General has grown from a contractor-focused wholesale agency into a full-service MGA. We built our reputation by solving real placement problems – responsive underwriting, exclusive carrier access, and tools that move at broker speed.

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G-Tec Online Rater
Our proprietary rating engine delivers instant contractor quotes – submit in the morning, bind by afternoon.
KAYA AI
Coming Soon
AI-powered class code and appetite guidance so brokers spend less time researching and more time placing.
35+ Carrier Partners
Exclusive programs and broad market access across 35+ admitted and non-admitted carriers – so hard-to-place risks have a home.
State Availability
Licensed and writing in all states except NY, GA, and FL – broad national reach for your clients wherever they operate.
Technology Driven Solutions

Technology that works
at your pace.

From instant contractor quoting through G-Tec to AI-powered classification through KAYA, Greenwood invests in technology that helps brokers move faster from submission to bind.

Used by brokers across 47 states – quotes, submissions, and binding in one workflow.
G-Tec online rater platform
Get to Know Us

How Greenwood General has grown.

2010
Founded in California
Contractor bonds and specialty solutions in Altadena, CA.
Started by industry veterans who saw how hard it was for brokers to place contractor risks quickly – Greenwood was built to fix that from day one.
2015
Program Expansion
Expanded GL across western states with deeper carrier relationships.
Secured exclusive GL programs for artisan and general contractors across CA, AZ, NV, and OR – giving brokers competitive options they couldn't find elsewhere.
2020
Commercial Growth
Expanded into habitational, hospitality, retail, and small business.
Greenwood broadened its appetite beyond contractors, building programs for apartments, hotels, retail shops, and professional services – becoming a true multi-line MGA.
2023
G-Tec Launch
Proprietary online rating tools to help brokers quote faster.
G-Tec brought same-day contractor quoting online – brokers could submit, rate, and bind without picking up the phone, cutting turnaround from days to hours.
2025
State Expansion
47 states, proprietary tools, exclusive markets, in-house underwriting.
Now licensed in 47 states with in-house underwriting, exclusive market access, and 35+ carrier partner relationships giving brokers more options than they had before.
Industries We Cover

Coverage for every industry you serve.

From contractors and habitational to retail, hospitality, and professional services – Greenwood helps brokers place coverage across the industries they see most.

Contractors
Artisan & general · Builders · Project-based ops
Distributors & Wholesalers
Electronic · Beverage · Medical suppliers
Professional Services
Lawyers · Consulting · Insurance agents
Hospitality
Hotels · Motels · Resorts · Extended stay
Personal Care & Beauty
Salons · Barbers · Wellness studios · Spas
Manufacturing
Food processors · Textile · Electronics
Transportation & Logistics
Logistics · Movers · Courier services
Special Events & Venues
Short-term venues · Liquor liability · Festivals
Mercantile & Retail
Shops · Strip centers · Convenience stores
Habitational & Real Estate
Apartments · Condo associations · Apartment hotels
Day Care & Education
Licensed day cares · Education centers · Adult day care
Auto & Garage
Auto dealers · Repair shops · Service & detailing centers
Don't see it listed? Send it anyway — our underwriters will tell you quickly if it fits →
Recognized & affiliated
CIWA Target Markets Insurance Journal
What Brokers Say

From the brokers who work with us.

Owen has been amazing. He was prompt, knowledgeable and a great resource to compliment our sales team. Everyone in Greenwood has been supportive.
MA
Melody A.
Broker
I have been working with Greenwood for a little over a year and everyone I have worked with has been exceptional. I request the quotes and within a few hours I have most of them back.
NL
Nicole L.
Broker
I am a retail broker and I deal with contractors and therefore, their bonds. I must say that hands down Greenwood General has the best service and pricing.
SB
Shay B.
Retail Broker
Clean process, clear requests, and fast follow-ups. It feels like an extension of our team.
EW
Emily W.
Commercial Account Manager

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