Farmington Hills, Mich., March 31, 2022 — ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is pleased to announce the launch of a new specialty division: ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Surety. The new business is managed by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Mutual Insurance Company and will leverage select agency relationships to offer contract surety products.
The surety leadership team joins ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ with a strong history of established market relationships and industry expertise.
“I am thrilled to welcome talented and experienced leaders, Michael Ito and Aaron Green, to oversee our surety solution,â€� said Greg Crabb, president and CEO at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. “Surety business is a natural fit for ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, given our targeted focus on construction, and will help advance our expertise and capabilities in this market.â€�
Headquartered in Farmington Hills, the surety group will operate selectively through surety specialists and dedicated agents who take a service-oriented and consultative approach to understanding client needs. The surety team will report to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ chief financial officer and treasurer Chris Spaude.
“True partnerships are a critical component of the established ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ culture,â€� said Michael Ito, senior vice president of surety at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. “We are very excited to build sustainable, agent-centric partnerships and offer surety solutions in a service model consistent with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s trusted vision.â€�
The foundational pillars of the new division — highly valued exclusivity, agency-driven processes, and superior service — underscore the team’s focus on establishing selective, long-term agency partnerships.
“The agent is our customer — period. Our focus is on enhancing the agent’s role in the process to ensure everyone receives the most value out of the relationship,â€� said Aaron Green, vice president of surety at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. “We look forward to further strengthening the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ brand with a valuable product.â€�
About ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Insurance
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is a leading provider of commercial property and casualty insurance solutions for U.S.-based construction, manufacturing and healthcare businesses. Licensed in all fifty states and available through an exclusive network of elite independent agents, the company upholds an “Aâ€� (Excellent) financial strength rating, industry-leading service scores, and multiple awards for innovation. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has been in business for more than 100 years and is consistently named among the best places to work in the industry and throughout the nation. To learn more, visit .
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