Our mission is to deliver exceptional insurance solutions with unparalleled expertise and service.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Motion Specialty is a specialized insurance MGU domiciled in the USA, with a presence in London. We excel in underwriting High Value Homes and Flood through an experienced underwriting team and strong relationships. We trade on a wholesale-to-wholesale basis through select partners.
What We Do
What We Do
As a specialized insurance MGU, we excel in niche product lines, providing comprehensive coverage for individuals and businesses in challenging areas. Our foundation lies in strong relationships, advanced data utilization, and cutting-edge technology, driving unparalleled underwriting solutions for both clients and capital providers.
Collaborating seamlessly with brokers and agents, we craft market leading insurance solutions, redefining excellence in the industry. We offer market leading turnaround times, serviced by underwriters present in both the US and London. We make it easy for customers to get quotes quickly and effortlessly through our digital underwriting system.
Security
Security
We provide coverage supported by insurance companies with A rated AM Best financial strength or better. Our dedicated team of experts ensures clients receive optimal protection tailored to their specific needs and risk profiles. With decades of combined industry experience, we navigate complex insurance markets to deliver reliable solutions at competitive rates.
Our Values
At Motion Specialty, we believe that precision, partnership, and progress power better insurance solutions. We are driven by deep expertise and disciplined underwriting, always holding ourselves to the highest standards of service and integrity. We believe in the power of data — not just for smarter risk selection, but for building a more dynamic, responsive market for brokers and clients. We are entrepreneurial at heart, always moving fast, embracing innovation, and challenging traditional models. Above all, we value trust: trust built through performance, transparency, and lasting relationships with our partners and clients.
Expertise First
We bring deep underwriting knowledge and disciplined execution to every decision.
Data-Driven Thinking
We harness analytics and technology to deliver smarter, more accurate insurance solutions.
Speed and Agility
We move fast, adapt quickly, and execute with precision — empowering our people to act decisively and deliver.
Partnership-Driven
We build strong, trust-based relationships with our brokers, carriers, and partners — delivering tailored solutions, responsive service, and long-term value.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
We challenge convention, embrace innovation, and give our people the autonomy and support to lead and grow.
Our Team
Dan Alpay
Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer
Alex Kickham
Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer
Sara Godfrey
Senior Underwriter
Gerard McMahon
Head of Pricing
Matthew McDonald
Underwriter
Molly Cathcart
Underwriter
Mason Lyles
Associate Underwriter
Drew Meglan
Associate Underwriter
Our Board
Our Board brings together proven expertise in underwriting, analytics, operational excellence, and insurance company partnerships. With strong carrier alignment and a focus on innovation, they guide Motion Specialty in delivering smarter, faster solutions to complex risks.