Van Wagoner Companies, Inc. is a Managing General underwriting & brokering specialized risks in North America.Van Wagoner Companies was established in 1939 to underwrite oilfield equipment & other inland marine exposures. Whilst these remain core specialties, we have broadened our areas of expertise into natural resources (especially mining), all types of commercial property & casualty, & professional liability.In January of 2005 Van Wagoner was acquired by Chesterfield Group of London, England.