# Warrior Insurance Network Adds Kentucky National Insurance Company to Member Roster

> Warrior Insurance Network added Kentucky National Insurance Company, a Lexington regional carrier, keeping the KNIC name and planning a nonstandard auto product in mid-2027.

- Published: 2026-10-20T02:30:20+00:00
- Section: Mergers & Acquisitions
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-20/warrior-insurance-network-kentucky-national
- Source: [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/warrior-insurance-network-expands-portfolio-with-addition-of-kentucky-national-insurance-company-302913357.html)

## Key takeaways

- Warrior Insurance Network announced the addition of Kentucky National Insurance Company, a Lexington-based regional carrier, to its member companies.
- WIN plans to preserve the KNIC name and its Kentucky identity while providing access to technology, underwriting, marketing and claims support.
- KNIC plans to introduce a new nonstandard personal auto insurance product in mid-2027.

[Warrior Insurance Network](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/005l57a/warrior-insurance-network) announced the addition of [Kentucky National Insurance Company](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/004r38w/kentucky-national-insurance-company), a Lexington-based regional insurance carrier, to its member companies. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/warrior-insurance-network-expands-portfolio-with-addition-of-kentucky-national-insurance-company-302913357.html) carried the announcement. WIN is a Bedford Park, Illinois-based marketing organization that coordinates member insurance carriers and managing general agencies with independent producers. KNIC, founded in 1973, offers a Preferred Personal Auto Insurance Program through independent agencies in Kentucky.

## Warrior Insurance Network's Addition of Kentucky National

WIN said the transaction expands its family of member insurance companies as part of its strategy to build a robust insurance network. In addition to KNIC, WIN member insurance companies include First Chicago Insurance Company, United Security Insurance Company, West Virginia National Auto Insurance Company, Texas Ranger MGA and Lonestar MGA. WIN serves as a marketing organization focused on creating opportunities and improving results for its member companies.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome KNIC to the WIN family," said James P. Hallberg, President and CEO, WIN. "What attracted us to KNIC goes well beyond an insurance license or a book of business. We saw a company with a proud Kentucky identity built on providing personalized customer service that aligns perfectly with our own core values."

WIN plans to preserve the KNIC name and its Kentucky identity while providing the company access to enhanced technology, expanded underwriting capabilities, comprehensive marketing and specialized claims support. David Combs, CFO, KNIC, said, "Our company has built its reputation on a philosophy that puts our customers first." Brad Erdman, Vice President of Operations, Claims and Underwriting Officer, KNIC, said KNIC and WIN have already begun meeting with KNIC agents, and that those discussions have led to meaningful product improvements.

## Warrior Insurance Network's Member Company Record

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), West Virginia National Auto Insurance Company, founded in 1998 and one of the oldest domiciled auto insurance carriers in West Virginia, joined the Warrior Insurance Network as a member company in March 2024. The same records show WIN created Texas Ranger MGA in 2009 to deepen its Texas market presence and Lonestar Managing General Agency in 2007 to expand its presence to the Texas market. WIN's member companies are licensed in 27 states, and the organization is currently writing business in 15 states.

## Kentucky National's Planned Product Launch

KNIC plans to expand its product offering with the introduction of a new nonstandard personal auto insurance product in mid-2027. WIN expects KNIC to initially focus on strengthening and expanding its Kentucky operations while evaluating opportunities for additional products and future growth. An appointment with WIN can also open the door to additional WIN member company products available in neighboring states.

## Companies in this story

- [Warrior Insurance Network company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/005l57a/warrior-insurance-network) · website: https://warriorinsurancenetwork.com
- [Kentucky National Insurance Company company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/004r38w/kentucky-national-insurance-company) · website: https://kynat.com

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