Category Archives: Business

Press Releases from the Business World. Announcements, Product releases, Appointments.

Business: Executives

Mark Mandell-Brown, MD, Named 2020 President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Leave a comment


News Image

I am truly honored to be taking the reins of AACS, the only organization dedicated solely to the advancement of cosmetic surgery.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Mark Mandell-Brown, MD has been named President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Mandell-Brown was officially inducted on February 28 at the AACS 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas.

“I am truly honored to be taking the reins of AACS, the only organization dedicated solely to the advancement of cosmetic surgery. Our strength lies in our ability to bring together specialists and stakeholders from many different medical specialties and backgrounds to share ideas and resources. My main goal as president of AACS is to encourage this spirit of collaboration even further with new programs and recruitment efforts.

One way we are engaging members is through the establishment of three new committees: Women in Cosmetic Surgery, Young Physicians, and Allied Health & Practice Management to bring new voices and perspectives to AACS. I also plan to enhance member communications, facilitate connections through the publication of a new Membership Directory, and invest in the future of cosmetic surgery by growing the AACS certified Fellowship programs that train the next generation of specialists.

AACS is known for offering the highest quality and most accessible educational programming to its members. I am looking forward to an outstanding Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego at the beginning of 2021 as well as this year’s online courses like the Board Review Course and WebClinics. The Board of Trustees and I are dedicated to making this year one of growth and optimism for AACS.”

Mark Mandell-Brown, MD is triple board certified in Facial Plastic Surgery, Body Cosmetic Surgery, and Head & Neck Surgery. He practices cosmetic surgery in Cincinnati and Centerville, Ohio. Over the years, he has been consistently recognized as one of the top doctors in the area and was most recently named one of the top 10 plastic surgeons in the state.

AACS also named a new Board of Trustees in February, including President-Elect J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, Treasurer Rania Agha, MD, Secretary Talon Maningas, DO, Immediate Past President Chris Lowery, DO, and Trustees Mohammad Banki, MD, Victoria Karlinsky, MD, James Koehler, MD, Carey Nease, MD, Joseph Niamtu III, DMD, Samir Pancholi, DO, Alex Sobel, DO, and William P. Werschler, MD.

For complete information on the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, please visit http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org.

###

About the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Since its inception in 1985, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery has become the leading educational provider for cosmetic surgery practitioners from a diverse array of medical specialties, including dermatology, oral & maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, general surgery, ophthalmology, and plastic/reconstructive surgery. AACS is comprised of over 1,600 members who pursue educational and training opportunities in cosmetic surgery to ensure consistently high-quality patient care. From live surgery workshops to our Annual Scientific Meeting, the AACS is the most trusted resource for patient safety through cosmetic surgery education. AACS is the organization that represents all cosmetic surgeons in the American Medical Association (AMA) through its seat in the AMA House of Delegates. For more information, visit http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org.

Share article on social media or email:

Business: Insurance

Preferred Mutual Announces “Stay Home, Stay Assured Auto Program” to Provide Relief During Pandemic

Leave a comment


News Image

“Live Assured isn’t just a tagline. It’s our promise to be here for our customers, protecting what matters most, especially during this time of uncertainty.”


NEW BERLIN, N.Y. (PRWEB)

As part of its ongoing efforts to help customers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Preferred Mutual (“Preferred Mutual”) Insurance Company today announced its Stay Home, Stay Assured Auto Program, which will provide over 65,000 customers a 15 percent credit on their April and May personal auto insurance premiums.

“During this difficult time, Preferred Mutual is pleased to be able to alleviate some of the financial hardships our customers are facing,” said Christopher Taft, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Live Assured isn’t just a tagline. It’s our promise to be here for our customers, protecting what matters most, especially during this time of uncertainty.”

The credit will be given to New York and Massachusetts personal auto policyholders as of April 30, 2020.

No action is needed to receive the credit; policyholders will automatically receive their 15% premium credit via check in the coming weeks. Preferred Mutual estimates the Stay Home, Stay Assured Auto Program will distribute $2.5 million back to our customers.

The Stay Home, Stay Assured Auto Program is the latest step we have taken in our commitment to providing exceptional service and support to customers during COVID-19. We are offering flexible payment options, waiving late fees, and extending personal auto coverage at no cost to individuals delivering food or medicine.

Community support is also a priority for Preferred Mutual, as employees and partners work together to provide assistance to frontline workers, local food banks, as well as other organizations that address humanitarian issues.

About Preferred Mutual

Preferred Mutual Insurance Company provides property and casualty insurance coverage to more than 232,000 individual and business customers through an exclusive network of more than 500 independent agents throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In business since 1896, Preferred Mutual is rated “A” by A.M. Best Company and is headquartered in New Berlin, New York. Learn more at http://www.preferredmutual.com.

Share article on social media or email:

Business: Insurance

The Next Great Earthquake Will Be Much Worse Than Northridge, Says Motus Insurance Services

Leave a comment


Motus Insurance Services Logo

“Insurance and a strong economy are critical to resiliency after a catastrophe,” said Dan Wallis, CEO and Founder of Motus Insurance. “We have just seen the crippling economic effects from the coronavirus catastrophe when there was no insurance backstop.”


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Motus Insurance Services, which has introduced an earthquake insurance program for California condominium associations and unit owners, released an analysis today finding that multi-family structures are the most vulnerable to earthquake damage—and dangerously so given the current pandemic.

California is far more vulnerable to a major earthquake than it was in 1994 – the last time a significant earthquake struck a populated area in the state. The state’s growing dependence on multi-family structures to meet its housing needs is a major driver of that vulnerability. This growth in multi-family structures combined with a drop in insurance coverage protecting those structures puts California at risk of significant economic damage when the “big one” strikes.

The 1994 Northridge Earthquake, which measured 6.7 (in the “moderate” range) caused approximately $20 billion of the damage to residential structures, with damage heavily concentrated among multifamily units including condos, townhomes and apartments.

While multifamily structures represented 22% of the California housing stock in 1994, they accounted for 84% of damaged units and 72% of “red-tagged” units.

Since 1994, multifamily residential units in California have grown from 2.6 million to approximately 5.4 million units today – more than doubling the most vulnerable segment of the State’s residential housing stock.

In 1994, insurance played a key part in recovery from the earthquake. Out of the $20 billion damage to residential structures, insurance paid out $12 billion. At that time, 25-35% of condo associations had a master earthquake insurance policy in force. Furthermore, 35% of individual condo owners had an individual earthquake insurance policy. This allowed insurance to play a major role in recovery and helped prevent a major natural disaster from triggering a major economic one.

Today, however, less than 10% of condo associations have a master earthquake insurance policy and less than 5% condo owners buy an individual policy – and individual policies available cannot provide condo owners with full coverage. While the state has seen rapid grown in vulnerable multifamily residential structures, a much smaller fraction of those structures have insurance.

“Insurance and a strong economy are critical to resiliency after a catastrophe,” said Dan Wallis, CEO and Founder of Motus Insurance. “We have just seen the crippling economic effects from the coronavirus catastrophe when there was no insurance backstop. At this moment, California has never been more vulnerable to economic ruin. California’s chronic housing shortage has forced a dramatic increase in the development of condos over the past 30 years. We know from the ‘89 and ‘94 that condos are the most vulnerable to earthquake damage – and unlike in 1994, less than 5% of condo owners have earthquake insurance.”

And a major earthquake striking California is long overdue: Dr. Lucy Jones, aka “The Earthquake Lady,” has stated that California needs to be ready for an earthquake in the 7.0 – 7.8 range, which is a multiple of the magnitude of Northridge. With multifamily fairly evenly split between apartments and condos, this would mean a loss of ~$45 billion to condos alone. Since only ~5% of condos have insurance, and the insurance available to condo owners can’t provide full coverage, this entire $45 billion exposure is effectively uninsured.

Motus Insurance has developed a solution that allows condo owners to purchase the quality coverage they need to protect their homes: the Motus Opt-In Master Earthquake Program.

Before Motus, approximately 2.5 million condominium owners in California did not have access to adequate earthquake insurance because their condo associations have failed to purchase a master earthquake policy. Only a master policy can fully cover damages to residential buildings, foundations, garages, underground pipes and other common areas – but less than 10% of California associations have a master policy due to budget considerations.

The Motus Program allows boards to get all the benefits of a traditional master policy without straining the association budget. When the California Department of Insurance approved the Motus Program, the barriers between insurance carriers and condo owners were finally removed – allowing condo owners to access the coverage they need.

“Today, as the world copes with COVID-19, the impact of a catastrophe where there is no insurance becomes very clear: severe economic damage, resulting in what is likely to be a long road to recovery,” said Wallis. “Insurance is a critical element of any disaster preparedness plan, both for individuals and for the economy as a whole, and proper coverage is something condominium boards and unit owners should carefully consider.”

About The Motus Solution

The Motus Opt-In Earthquake Program is designed to bring all the benefits of a traditional master earthquake insurance policy to the more than 30,000 associations and over 2.5 million condo owners who are not covered by one.

Only a master earthquake policy can allow a condo owner to fully protect the equity in their home. This is because only a master policy can fully cover damages to residential buildings, foundations, garages, underground pipes and other common areas within the community. Traditional unit owner policies (which are only available to about 1 million of the over 2.5 million condo owners who do not have a master policy) were designed to supplement a traditional master policy – not replace the coverage they provide.

Each Motus Program is a custom-built master policy based off the specific exposures of the association. Once the board approves the Motus Program for its association, each unit owner then has the option to purchase their pro-rated rated share of a master policy – covering unit interiors, residential buildings and common areas.

To learn more about Motus Insurance Services, visit http://www.motusins.com

###

Share article on social media or email:

Business: Executives

Signpost Names George Bilbrey as New CEO

Leave a comment



NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Signpost, a provider of CRM and marketing automation software serving over 20,000 businesses, is pleased to announce the appointment of George Bilbrey as its new Chief Executive Officer succeeding founder Stu Wall.

Mr. Bilbrey has over 20 years of experience as a SaaS software executive, managing product management, data science, customer success teams, as well as overseeing the management of several product divisions. He was most recently the President and Chief Customer Officer at Return Path, an email deliverability platform that scaled to $100 million in revenue and was sold to Validity in 2019. Prior to his role at Return Path, Mr. Bilbrey founded and sold two companies in the marketing technology industry. He began his career in management consulting as a Principal at Mercer Management Consulting (now Oliver Wyman).

“I’m excited to be part of the Signpost team,” said Mr. Bilbrey. ”Signpost is well positioned to help small and medium businesses in the current environment to acquire new customers and grow their relationships with those customers. Upcoming features releases and a continued commitment to our customers and partners should drive continued growth in the business over the long-term.”

“Signpost’s product is more critical now than ever as thousands of businesses are using Signpost to communicate over email and text with their customers during COVID-19. I’ve never been more confident in our executive team and product.” said Founder Stu Wall.

Brian Peters, Managing Director, HighBar Partners and lead investor in Signpost said, “We believe the company provides a premier offering in this segment and George is an excellent addition to lead its next phase of growth.”

As CEO, Mr. Bilbrey will oversee Signpost’s cloud-based SaaS platform which empowers local businesses to manage the full lifecycle of its customer interactions – from initial contact through payment, to online review, referral, and repeat business. Since its founding in 2009, the company was an early entrant into the reputation management space, and has expanded, providing a full suite of data collection, communications, and marketing automation tools.

Signpost is the complete solution used by thousands of local businesses to get more reviews and grow revenue. Using Signpost’s smart CRM and automated text and email marketing, over 20,000 local businesses have significantly improved their ratings, increased revenue, and grown their contact list.

To learn more, visit http://www.signpost.com.

Share article on social media or email:

Business: Executives

Anthony Szczepaniak Named Chief Executive Officer of LEA Global

Leave a comment


News Image

Tony brings perspective from outside the industry with his corporate roles, inside the industry with his public accounting experience, and the very specific expertise gained in leading an international association.


CLEVELAND (PRWEB)

LEA Global welcomes Anthony (Tony) Szczepaniak as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Szczepaniak will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the international accounting association, focusing on membership best practices, cohesiveness, collaboration and growth.

Szczepaniak most recently led the Moore North America accounting and consulting firm association. His career also includes 15 years of working and leading Fortune 500 corporate tax teams and 15 years in public accounting, including as a tax partner serving primarily middle market clients.

“Tony brings perspective from outside the industry with his corporate roles, inside the industry with his public accounting experience, and the very specific expertise gained in leading an international association,” said LEA Global Board Chair Michael D. Newton. Newton is also the managing partner of member firm Fuller Landeau in Montreal, Canada. “Under his leadership and growth mindset, we will further strengthen the LEA Global community and move forward into the future.”

As CEO, Szczepaniak will leverage his experiences as a strategic thinker, business leader and change agent to work with LEA Global members to strengthen relationships, accelerate best practice sharing, and expand technical expertise and industry knowledge in accounting, audit, tax and business advisory.

“I look forward to working with the members of this well-respected community to help build a vision of a future that sees the uncertainty and volatility of today’s environment as opportunity,” commented Szczepaniak. “Creating belief and enthusiasm around this vision and purpose in a way that engages members while increasing the value for members and ultimately their clients, is the main goal.”

Szczepaniak, who has held several executive committee and resource panel roles for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Elmhurst College, a Master of Science degree in Taxation from DePaul University, both in the Chicago-area, and certifications from University of Chicago, Harvard University and Stanford University.

LEA Global board members and selection committee include managing partners Jeffrey S. Drummonds, LBMC, Nashville, TN; Wayne R. Pinnell, Haskell & White, Irvine, CA; Robert J. Minkler, Jr., Anders CPAs + Advisors, St. Louis, MO, Chairman and CEO Jeff Weiner, Marcum, Allan Koltin, one of the leading consultants to the public accounting profession, along with COO Michele Alcorn, interim CEO Frans Tijssen, former managing partner of BOL International in the Netherlands.

About LEA Global

LEA Global is a leading association of independent accounting firms that provides clients with professional accounting, audit, tax and advisory services. It’s 200 member firms maintain over 600 offices in 110 countries throughout the world. For more information on LEA Global visit http://www.leaglobal.com.

Share article on social media or email:

Business: Insurance

WatchTower Adds Medical Stop-Loss Coverage to Cloud-Based Distribution Platform

Leave a comment



CHICAGO (PRWEB)

WatchTower, a cloud-based platform that simplifies the process of buying and selling employer-sponsored insurance, announced today it has started supporting distribution of medical stop-loss coverage. The new offering makes the company’s platform a one-stop shop for employee benefit brokers representing mid-to-large employers, enabling them to run RFPs for dental, vision, life, disability, worksite and medical stop-loss insurance through a single user-friendly system.

“This is a key step in our continued system expansion, further empowering brokers with a robust, data-supported platform that drives better outcomes for their clients,” said Ryan Sachtjen, Chief Executive Officer of WatchTower. “Medical stop-loss coverage is an essential deliverable for brokers who serve mid-to-large employers. Our ability to digitize and bring data intelligence to this highly-specialized workflow will drive real value to our broker partners and certified carriers.”

Since 2016, WatchTower has been at the forefront of modernizing employee benefit sales. Its platform supplants manual, error-prone processes with technological tools that enable brokers to easily compare bids from multiple insurance providers and assess how they measure up to industry standards. By simplifying that analysis, the platform allows brokers to quickly provide employers with high-quality, cost-efficient benefits and data-informed advice.

WatchTower’s platform solves several prevalent problems specific to transactions of medical stop-loss insurance, a product which protects self-insured companies against catastrophic employee healthcare claims. The platform’s digitized “firming” stage during RFPs erases uncertainty about when stop-loss bids are explicitly finalized, allowing brokers to confidently assess offers. The system’s built-in, HIPAA-compliant encryption eliminates privacy concerns when sending sensitive employee medical records. And de-identified transaction data aggregates information about medical stop-loss sales, giving brokers up-to-the-minute insights into the marketplace.

“The fluid nature of the stop-loss market is unlike any other,” said Richard Perrott, Chief Operating Officer of WatchTower. “Until a carrier’s bid is ‘firmed’, their offer is subject to change in concert with the underlying risk it’s meant to insure. We worked hard to design a workflow that drives constant alignment between brokers and carriers, while providing the flexibility necessary for getting deals done. All of this helps employers obtain the best possible protection for their self-funded plans.”

Sixty-one percent of American workers with health insurance are currently covered under plans self-funded by their companies. That rate is forecasted to increase in coming years as employers increasingly turn to self-funded healthcare plans to avoid ballooning insurance premiums. As that happens, the demand for medical stop-loss is set to grow proportionately.

About WatchTower Technologies, Inc.

WatchTower was founded to help employee benefit insurance carriers and brokers simplify the complex process of providing employers insurance.

More than $400 billion of employee benefit insurance is placed each year using manual, error-prone workflows and low-tech solutions. WatchTower drives connectivity and trust between brokers and carriers through the transparent exchange of information, enabling them to write better business faster and unlock insights to help employers offer the best possible benefits for their employees.

WatchTower’s goal is to become the operating system for the employee benefits insurance industry so that they can better the lives of their customers and the millions of people who rely on them every day. For more information, visit watchtowerbenefits.com.

Share article on social media or email:

Business: Executives

Pilot Bank President Rita Lowman Elected to Chair 2020-21 Outback Bowl

Leave a comment


Rita Lowman is Chair of the 2020-21 Outback Bowl.

Rita Lowman has been elected Chair of the 2020-21 Outback Bowl.

The Outback Bowl is a unique association and not only represents the game of college football, it represents giving.


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

The Outback Bowl has announced Rita Lowman, President of Pilot Bank, has been elected to the post of Chair of the Board of Directors of the popular New Year’s Day college bowl game located in Tampa. Lowman has been a long-time volunteer and sponsor with the Outback Bowl and on the Board of Directors since 2013.

“It is my honor to serve as the Outback Bowl Chair as we celebrate our 35th anniversary game,” stated Lowman. “The Outback Bowl is a unique association and not only represents the game of college football, it represents giving. To date the Outback Bowl has given over $2 million to organizations within our community while having a $1 billion impact on our region. The Board and Outback Bowl staff leadership team work together to bring an outstanding event to Tampa Bay each year. I am proud to be serving as Chair of the 2020-21 Bowl.”

“Rita has been an instrumental leader in our organization and the Tampa Bay community,” said Jim McVay, President/CEO of the Outback Bowl. “We are extremely fortunate to have her involved with the bowl and as our Chair for our 35th anniversary game.”

Additional officers elected by the board for the 2020-21 bowl include:


  • R. Troy Atlas, President, Stonehill, as Vice Chair;

  • Todd Timmerman, Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, as Vice Chair of Pinellas County;

  • Chris Roederer, Senior Vice President – Human Resources, Tampa General Hospital, as Vice Chair Hillsborough County;

  • Greg Orchard, former CFO of Visit Tampa Bay, as Treasurer; and

  • Todd Buchanan, Senior Vice President, AIG Retirement Services, as Secretary.

The Outback Bowl features teams from the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten /ACC played in Raymond James Stadium and is celebrating its 35th game on January 1, 2021. Over its history it has brought more than a million out of market visitors to the region while creating an estimated $1 billion in economic impact and distributing $155 million to universities. It has also contributed more than $2 million to local charities since 2016.

For information on the bowl go to http://www.OutbackBowl.com or call 813-874-BOWL.

About the Outback Bowl:

The Outback Bowl attracts visitors from more than 40 states each year to join local fans for the game and week of events while generating tens-of-millions of dollars in exposure for the region. The bowl boasts the longest title sponsor in bowl game history with Outback Steakhouse entering its 26th year with the game. To date the Outback Bowl has contributed over $155 million to universities over its history and is estimated to have generated more than $1 billion in economic impact for the Tampa Bay area. It has also donated more than $2 million to charities since 2016 and has committed to paying an additional $39 million to universities and donating at least $2.5 million more to charities through the 2026 game.

Share article on social media or email:

Business: Insurance

Financial Poise™ Announces “Business Property and Casualty Insurance 101” a New Webinar Series Premiering April 28th at 11:00 AM CST through West LegalEdcenter™

Leave a comment


News Image

This expert panel embarks upon a discussion of key elements of risk management.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

About the Series: There’s one type of contract that virtually every business in the United States enters into each and every year: their insurance contract(s). Despite being bound by and paying (sometimes handsomely) for these contracts, they’re not always well understood by the business. Questions as fundamental as what risks should be insured (v. self-insured or mitigated via contract) and for how much or what losses will actually be covered and at what value are simply not commonly understood. This webinar series teaches business owners, executives and their trusted advisors what they should know about their property & casualty insurance so they understand how best to protect their assets and people in the most cost effective manner.

About the Episode: This expert panel embarks upon a discussion of key elements of risk management such as the 5-Steps of the Risk Management Process, Understanding 3 Main Types of Loss Exposures, Measuring Loss Exposures and 5 Types of Risk Control. We’ll discuss Insurance Distribution, Wholesale v. Retail Insurers and Policies to give a business owner an understanding of what to look for in a carrier, a broker and how underwriters operate. We’ll also review some general best practices for Safety and Loss Control applicable to many businesses. In light of current circumstances, we’ll discuss safety measures for employees working from home.

To learn more and register, click here.

The webinar will be available on-demand after its premiere. As with every Financial Poise Webinar, it will be an engaging and plain English conversation designed to entertain as it teaches.

About Financial Poise –

Financial Poise has one mission: to provide reliable plain English business, financial and legal education to investors, private business owners and executives, and their respective trusted advisors. Financial Poise content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Our editorial staff then works to make sure all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise is a meritocracy; nobody can “buy” their way into the Financial Poise Faculty. Start learning today at https://www.financialpoise.com/

Share article on social media or email:

Business: Insurance

Alera Group Acquires Barkley Risk Management & Insurance

Leave a comment


News Image

Barkley Risk Management strengthens our agriculture vertical and helps us expand our presence into coastal California.


DEERFIELD, Ill. (PRWEB)

Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth management firm, announced today that it has acquired Barkley Risk Management & Insurance (Barkley), effective April 1, 2020.

Founded in 2000, the Barkley team serves clients throughout California and the surrounding region, providing safety and risk management, claims management, business and insurance risk and more. The firm has unique risk expertise in the agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality and entertainment industries.

“Barkley Risk Management is a strong addition to Alera Group, and we are excited to welcome them as the latest addition our growing firm,” said Alan Levitz, CEO of Alera Group. “The firm, built by Al and Griff Barkley, strengthens our agriculture vertical and helps us expand our presence into coastal California.”

“We are excited to join Alera Group, and look forward to the powerful impact of national resources, expertise and partnership,” said Griffin Barkley, President of Barkley Risk Management & Insurance. “Barkley Risk Management is committed to active partnership with every client, designing comprehensive, innovative solutions for their unique needs. As an Alera Group company, we’ll be able to do that more than ever before.”

The Barkley team will continue serving clients in their existing roles. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Alera Group

Based in Deerfield, IL, Alera Group’s over 2,000 employees serve thousands of clients nationally in employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth management. Alera Group is the 15th largest privately held firm in the country. For more information, visit http://www.aleragroup.com or follow Alera Group on Twitter: @AleraGroupUS.

M&A Contact

Rob Lieblein, Chief Development Officer

Email: rob.lieblein@aleragroup.com

Phone: 717-329-2451

Share article on social media or email:

Business: Insurance

AssuredPartners Announces Acquisition of Transportation Insurance Advisors, LLC

Leave a comment


News Image

“We have found that TIA Advisors values and principals align with our vision and we are delighted to form our new partnership. We welcome the clients and staff to AssuredPartners,” stated AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley.


LAKE MARY, Fla. (PRWEB)

AssuredPartners, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Transportation Insurance Advisors, LLC located in Sanford, FL. The team of 55 will remain under the operational leadership of Scott Light, in addition, the agency currently reports $14 million in annualized revenues.

“Transportation Insurance Advisors (TIA Advisors) is more than an insurance provider, we are a business advisor who guides trucking companies all over the nation in sound business decisions. We give clients a road map that takes their businesses down the path of success,” stated Scott Light. “Our partnership with AssuredPartners will allow us to continue to deliver the highest level of service with the best solutions our clients expect from us.”

AssuredPartners Regional President Jack Suber stated, “Having TIA Advisors join AssuredPartners is a fantastic fit for our National Trucking Practice. TIA Advisors will be a great asset to our continued growth. This group of specialized brokers is fully dedicated to the trucking industry and has developed strong business connections with the best carriers in the country.”

“At AssuredPartners we’re not just in the insurance business, we are in the business of developing strong, lasting relationships. We have found that TIA Advisors values and principals align with our vision and we are delighted to form our new partnership,” stated AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley. “We welcome the clients and staff to AssuredPartners.”

For more information on Transportation Insurance Advisors, LLC, please visit: tiadvisors.net

ABOUT ASSUREDPARTNERS, INC

Headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida and led by Jim Henderson and Tom Riley, AssuredPartners, Inc. acquires and invests in insurance brokerage businesses (property and casualty, employee benefits, surety and MGU’s) across the United States and in London. From its founding in March of 2011, AssuredPartners has grown to over $1.5 billion in annualized revenue and continues to be one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage firms in the United States with over 180 offices in 30 states and London. For more information, please contact Dean Curtis, CFO, at 407.708.0031 or dean.curtis@assuredpartners.com, or visit http://www.assuredpartners.com.

Share article on social media or email: