Chaz Churchwell

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Founder & Principal

Chaz is a ~20 year industry veteran and U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He holds membership with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, and is regularly asked to speak internationally on insurance coverages/trends for public companies. With a BA from the University of North Texas and an MA in Apologetics from BIOLA University, his commitment to excellence is evident. Establishing Churchwell Insurance Agency in 2014, Chaz and team are now serving over 1,200 clients.

Specializing in executive liability insurance, he’s on track for the prestigious ExecPLP designation. Chaz and his team prioritize personalized solutions, adeptly navigating complex financial scenarios. Beyond work, he values investing time in family, fitness, and faith. He loves supporting his daughter’s basketball pursuits and continues to hope for a Cowboys’ Super Bowl return, despite renewed disappointment every season. Chaz’s favorite charity is The Mighty Oaks Foundation that fights veteran suicide, by bringing veterans who are suicidal and their spouse in to a no-cost program to find purpose and save that vet’s life. A portion of agency profits goes to fight for the lives of those who risked their lives to fight for us.

Oct. 21, 2025

Why D&O Insurance Prices Have Dropped 60% Since 2021

Chaz Churchwell explains why D&O pricing has fallen nearly 60% since the 2021 peak, as the number of carriers writing public D&O doubled and competition drove prices down.
Sept. 29, 2025

Custom D&O Coverage Protects SPAC and De-SPAC Companies

Chaz Churchwell on why D&O policy wording matters, how a single missing phrase like reverse merger has led to denied SPAC claims, and how to fix gaps without raising costs.
Sept. 23, 2025

Delivering for Small-Cap Clients Overlooked by Big Firms

Chaz Churchwell on how his firm serves small and mid-cap public companies that big agencies overlook, and why attorney-led policy wording prevents costly exclusions.
Aug. 21, 2025

Determining D&O Insurance Needs with Real Market Data

Chaz Churchwell on a data-driven way to size D&O coverage, using litigation research, peer benchmarks, market cap, and industry segment.
Aug. 9, 2025

Why D&O Insurance Prices May Be on the Rise Again

Chaz Churchwell on why today's low public D&O pricing may not be sustainable, from reinsurer pressure to carriers leaving the public D&O market.
July 23, 2025

SPAC Sponsors & D&O Coverage: What You Need to Know

Chaz Churchwell on why 96% of SPAC securities lawsuits in 2024 named the sponsor team, and the D&O endorsements that extend coverage to sponsors.
July 22, 2025

SPAC Guest Spotlight: Chaz Churchwell

Army Reserve veteran Chaz Churchwell on founding Churchwell Insurance Agency in 2014 and helping 1,200+ clients protect directors and officers.