Established in 1974, Houston-based HCC Insurance Holdings offers specialty insurance through its group of insurance companies, underwriting agencies and intermediaries. The company s insurance branch includes American Contractors Indemnity Company, Avemco Insurance Company, Houston Casualty Company, HCC Europe, HCC Life Insurance Company, United States Surety Company and U.S. Specialty Insurance Company. Its underwriting agencies include Covenant Underwriters, HCC Diversified Financial Products Limited, HCC Global Financial Products, HCC Specialty Underwriters, Professional Indemnity Agency and RA&MCO Insurance Services. Through this worldwide network, the company offers specialty insurance covering accident and health, directors and officers errors, errors and omissions, aviation, commercial marine and energy, group life, contract, court, license and permit, bail bonds, surety, workers compensation, occupational accident, residual value, mortgage, event cancellation, kidnap and ransom, structured reinsurance and professional liability policies for architects, engineers, environmental consultants and contractors. The company operates international offices in Bermuda, Spain and the United Kingdom.