About Us

AST Risk ™ is the industry’s leading Managing Group Underwriter (MGU) for TPA - based small group Level - Funding programs. Led by industry experts with deep experience in all aspects of this specialized product line, we enable our TPA partners to obtain an unique competitive advantage in their markets by marrying their services and distribution channels with our proprietary stop - loss process.


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Actuarial Strategies & Tactics (AST)

Actuarial Strategies & Tactics is an actuarial and insurance consulting firm that focuses on small group and specialty medical products, acknowledged by the industry to be the toughest medical insurance markets. We partner with our clients and create long – lasting relationships through our commitment to sharing risk, aligning incentives and face – to – face interaction.


Allied National

Allied National is one of the nation’s oldest and most experienced third party administrators. We strive to be the first choice for self-funded group health products for small employers. We work hard to exceed the expectations of agents, employers and members through fast, friendly service. Our proprietary underwriting system is unique in the market and supports accurate initial pricing of Level – Funded programs for small employers.