About Us

Association Underwriters Inc. has been in the equine insurance business since 1955, covering horsemen and women throughout the country. The company was started by my grandfather Harry Cohen in an effort to spend more time at Pimlico Race Track, which was owned at that time by his brothers Ben and Herman.

At first, Association Underwriters developed an insurance coverage for jockeys in the event that they were injured during a race.  Later, he sold workers compensation and liability coverage for owners and trainers of racehorses.  From there, he started offering mortality coverage for racing and breeding thoroughbreds. His business continued to grow until he passed away in 1968, at which time his two sons took over the business. In 1985, I was presented with the opportunity to take over the business operations, and in 2004 I purchased the business.  At this time, I moved the business out of Baltimore City and relocated it to my home in Carroll County, Maryland.  The business continues to grow and successfully operate through many changes in the industry.

~ Paul Cohen