Founded in 1947, Delaware Valley Underwriting Agency (DVUA), formerly known as Irvin Saltzman, began as a one-person insurance agency that is focused on speedboat coverage plans. The company is one of the leading excess and surplus lines wholesalers. Delaware Valley Underwriting Agency offers insurance coverage plans exclusively through appointed independent agents and brokers. Its companies are subsidiaries of Penn Independent Corporation and are member companies of United America Indemnity. Delaware Valley Underwriting Agency serves ACE, Admiral, American Empire, American International Group, Arch Insurance Group, AXIS, Canal, Chubb Custom, Chubb Specialty Insurance and CNA Companies. It is a member of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, National Association of Independent Insurers and National Association of Insurance Women.