Wye River Insurance

Wye River Insurance is an insurance brokerage and risk consulting firm, specializing in commercial lines, personal lines, surety, health, and life insurance. President Katie Santarelli pairs nearly two decades of insurance expertise with deep real estate, construction, and development experience and has been recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Hot 100.

Wye River’s focus is on the real estate and construction industries and serving the contractors and vendors that serve those industries. They write for multifamily, commercial, industrial portfolios, owner/ operator, developers, and construction companies.

Since its founding in 2019, Wye River has grown from a team of two to a staff of 13 insurance professionals with a corporate office in Baltimore’s Quarry Lake. The firm has built its success on its combination of technical expertise and its ability to expertly handle client relationships and prioritize customer service. “We have focused on building a service platform based on high levels of service, education, and taking the time to understand our clients’ exposures,” says Santarelli. “We understand the value of serving clients and building strong relationships with them.”

In an industry hyper focused on mergers and acquisitions, Wye River distinguishes itself by maintaining a boutique approach. The firm is actively exploring the use of AI to create underwriting efficiencies and expedite feasibility analysis, allowing clients access to real time, vetted information to support faster, more informed business decisions. Wye River strives to remove friction from the insurance decision-making process and map a clear path forward for their clients.