FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot National, Inc. (NYSE: PN), a leading provider of technology and outsourcing solutions, today announced the award of a long-term end-to-end business process outsourcing ("BPO") service contract with Ashmere Insurance Company ("Ashmere").

Patriot National, Inc. is a leading provider of technology and outsourced services to the insurance industry. The company was founded by Fort Lauderdale based entrepreneur Steven Michael Mariano.

As part of the long-term turnkey BPO service contract, Patriot National will write and serve as program administrator for Ashmere's specialty property and casualty insurance policies with defined underwriting, claims settlement, loss control and premium audit authority for accounts in 36 states.

"We are excited about our long-term contract with Ashmere to provide Patriot's full suite of end-to-end services. Over the next 36 months, we expect the contract to generate over $100 million in written premium to be serviced by Patriot. Continued adoption of our innovative solutions is a clear indication of the value we are delivering to our carrier partners," said Steve M. Mariano, Chief Executive Officer of Patriot National.

About Patriot National

Patriot National, Inc. is a national provider of comprehensive technology and outsourcing solutions that help insurance companies and employers mitigate risk, comply with complex regulations and save time and money. Patriot National provides general agency services, technology outsourcing, software solutions, specialty underwriting and policyholder services, claims administration services, self-funded health plans and employment pre-screening services to its insurance carrier clients, employers and other clients. Patriot National is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  For more information about Patriot National, please visit www.patnat.com.

About Ashmere Insurance Company

Ashmere Insurance Company was recently acquired by National Fidelity Holdings, Inc. Ashmere is licensed to offer all lines of property and casualty insurance products in 36 states through a network of 4,200 independent agents. For more information, please visit www.ashmereins.com.

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Media and Investor Contacts:
Cindy Campbell
Director of Investor Relations
Patriot National, Inc.
(954) 670-2907
CCampbell@patnat.com

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