# TIMBY Specialty

> TIMBY Specialty is an Everett, Washington-based inland and ocean marine program administrator founded by veteran underwriter Tyler Van Spanje in 2021. It helps appointed insurance brokers place complicated transportation, logistics, construction, and energy risks through focused products, A-rated admitted and non-admitted carrier capacity, technology-assisted underwriting, and a deliberately personal service model. Balavant Insurance Group acquired the company in October 2025, while TIMBY retained its brand and product availability.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** Everett, United States
- **Founders:** Tyler Van Spanje (CEO and Founder)
- **Team size:** LinkedIn lists 2-10 employees; the supplied company record lists 5 employees. The public website names Tyler Van Spanje, Matthew Luke, Gabrielle Van Spanje, Caleb Linden, and Joclyn Lights, while later LinkedIn updates add specialist hires.
- **Products:** Motor Truck Cargo, Auto Physical Damage and Motor Truck Legal Liability, Contractor's Equipment, Warehouse Legal Liability, Energy Equipment
- **Notable:** Launched as the second MGA on Mission Underwriters' platform in 2021., Built a nationwide inland marine program spanning transportation, logistics, construction, and energy exposures., Introduced admitted Warehouse Legal Liability coverage with limits up to $5 million per location in May 2025.

## Products & services

- **Motor Truck Cargo** — Tailored inland marine coverage for transportation companies and owner-operators, with flexible deductibles and options across commodities and hauling operations.
- **Auto Physical Damage and Motor Truck Legal Liability** — Transportation-focused coverage for motor carriers included in TIMBY's initial launch offering.
- **Contractor's Equipment** — Coverage for owned, leased, and rented mobile construction equipment, including catastrophe-limit and deductible options.
- **Warehouse Legal Liability** — Admitted coverage for public and contract warehouses, with limits up to $5 million per location and options for handling, repacking, and processing stored goods.
- **Energy Equipment** — Inland marine coverage for oil and gas contractors and operators, including leased, rented, and waterborne specialized equipment.
- **Claims Support** — 24/7 claim reporting through Synergy Adjusting Corporation for agents and insureds.

## Achievements

- Launched as the second MGA on Mission Underwriters' platform in 2021.
- Built a nationwide inland marine program spanning transportation, logistics, construction, and energy exposures.
- Introduced admitted Warehouse Legal Liability coverage with limits up to $5 million per location in May 2025.
- Secured both admitted and non-admitted A-rated capacity across its programs.
- Was acquired by Balavant Insurance Group in October 2025 while retaining its team, brand, service continuity, and products.
- Expanded into specialized energy equipment coverage after the acquisition.

## Latest updates

- **2025-05** — Launched Warehouse Legal Liability coverage for public and contract warehouses with up to $5 million per-location limits.
- **2025-10** — Balavant Insurance Group acquired TIMBY; the team joined Balavant and continued operating under the TIMBY brand.
- **2025-12** — Added Tammie Justice as an underwriter focused on transportation risks.
- **2026-04** — Announced specialized equipment insurance for oil and gas, energy, and renewable-energy operations.
- **2026-08** — Reiterated its focus on broker-led solutions for transportation, logistics, energy, and construction operations.

## Links

- Website: https://timbyins.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/timby-specialty

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Last updated: 2026-08-22