Become Appointed
Gethsemane™ Specialty partners with qualified retail agents seeking access to excess and surplus markets through a disciplined underwriting and placement framework operating within the Gethsemane™ platform.
Appointment consideration is based upon agency profile, licensing status, market alignment, production objectives, and the ability to support specialty and non-admitted placements.
The appointment process is designed to establish long-term brokerage relationships built upon underwriting discipline, responsiveness, and a commitment to serving clients effectively.
How to Become Appointed
Apply
Submit organizational and licensing information for review, along with details regarding specialty market needs and production objectives.
Review
Appoint
Appointment requests are submitted through our online onboarding platform. Before beginning the process, please have the following information available:
Errors & Omissions Coverage
Please provide a current Errors & Omissions (E&O) Certificate of Insurance or Declarations Page.
Minimum requirements include:
- Per occurrence limit of not less than $1,000,000
- Carrier financial strength rating of A- VII or better as established by A.M. Best
Entity Tax Information
Please be prepared to provide:
- Legal Entity Name
- Entity Tax Classification
- Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number (if applicable)
To comply with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requirements, Strong Tower Specialty validates that the legal name and tax identification number provided reconcile with IRS records. Please consult your tax advisor with any questions regarding entity classification or tax reporting requirements.
Contact Information
Please have contact information available for:
- Principal or Authorized Signatory
- Administrative Contact
- Accounting Contact
These individuals may receive communications related to onboarding, appointment status, agreements, accounting matters, and ongoing service requirements.
Questions or Assistance
If you have questions regarding the appointment process or experience difficulties with onboarding, please contact our Agency Administration Team at: agentonboarding@gethsemanefinancial.com
Placement Disclosure
Gethsemane™ Specialty is a division of Gethsemane Financial Group, Inc. Specialty insurance products and services are offered through Strong Tower Specialty, LLC.
Strong Tower Specialty is a licensed wholesale insurance brokerage and does not conduct business directly with the public. Access to Strong Tower Specialty’s excess and surplus market capabilities is available exclusively through licensed retail insurance agents and brokers. Coverage is placed with non-admitted insurers and is subject to underwriting review, carrier acceptance, applicable stamping fees, and brokerage fees. Insurance coverage is considered effective only when confirmed in writing by the issuing insurer.
Submission of an appointment request does not guarantee approval or appointment. All requests are reviewed based on underwriting, operational, and market considerations.