Companion Property & Casualty Insurance Group was founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1984, to provide workers' compensation insurance in South Carolina. At that time, we capitalized on extensive distribution channels and health-based relationships with South Carolina employers, in order to establish a successful insurance business in our chosen market.

Rubin Insurance Agency provides commercial and personal insurance brokerage and risk management services. The company offers a full range of property/casualty products, including liability, workers' compensation, automobile, homeowners, and disability coverage. Rubin Insurance Agency develops niche programs for businesses including contractors, restaurants, and optometrists. It also provides whole and universal life and funeral insurance, as well as retirement planning, estate planning, and financial security analysis. Stuart Rubin founded the company in 1975.

In the 17th Century London's importance as a trade centre led to an increasing demand for ship and cargo insurance.Lloyd's coffee house became recognised as the place for obtaining marine insurance. From its first beginnings in Edward Lloyd’s Coffee House in 1688, Lloyd’s has been a pioneer in insurance. Starting with its roots in marine insurance, Lloyd’s has grown over 300 years to become the world’s leading market for specialist From 17th century shipping and Lord Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, through the devastation of the San Francisco earthquake in 1906, and on to the emergence of space satellite technology in the late 20th century, the story of Lloyd’s is both a long and an interesting one.

Ohio Casualty underwrites a variety of commercial property/casualty insurance products including property and general liability, equipment breakdown, workers' compensation, schools, and commercial farm policies. The company also offers loss prevention programs to its customers. Ohio Casualty sells its products through independent agents in seven mid-central and eastern states and Washington D.C. Historically, half of its customers are contractors or artisans, the rest are typically smaller business owners, including merchants and service providers. The company is owned by Liberty Mutual.

Equity Title believes in equal insurance for all its customers. The company is an independent title agency providing title insurance and escrow services. It is the Southern California unit of Title Resource Group, the title, settlement, and vendor management firm that is part of Reology Corporation. The company performs title searches and examinations, conducts the closing of real estate transactions, and disburses funds. Equity Title was founded in 1979 and has offices in Los Angeles (Glendale), San Diego, Santa Ana, and Rancho Mirage, California. Statewide and national affiliates allow the company to extend its reach. First American and Stewart Title Company provide Equity Title's underwriting services.

Frenkel & Co., Inc. (“Frenkel”) was founded in 1878 by Emil Frenkel, a German immigrant. His sons, George and Leo, participated in the business and emulated Emil’s pioneering spirit and leadership. They firmly established Frenkel’s presence and reputation in the New York insurance market with the imagination and ingenuity characteristic of the American dream. In 1985, the Frenkel & Co., Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) was established, allowing Frenkel to remain an independent broker. Frenkel’s ownership remained in the ESOP structure until it was purchased in January 2001 by our current President and Chief Executive Officer, John F. Kelly, and current Chairman of our Board of Directors, Robert E. Shunk.

CNA Financial is the umbrella organization for a wide range of insurance providers, including Continental Casualty. The company primarily provides commercial coverage, with such standard offerings as workers' compensation, auto, general, and professional liability, and other products for businesses and institutions. CNA also sells specialty insurance including professional liability for doctors, lawyers, and architects, and vehicle warranty service contracts. The company offers commercial surety bonds, risk and health care claims management, claims administration, and information services. Its products are sold by independent agents and brokers. Holding company Loews owns about 90% of CNA.

Aviva Life Insurance Company India is more India than Aviva. Although it is listed as a joint venture between UK insurance giant Aviva and India-based Dabur, the company's Indian parent -- which owns a collection of health care, personal care, and food concerns -- holds 74% of the company. Aviva Life Insurance Company India (Aviva India) offers a variety of life insurance and investment products under the Aviva brand name, as well as financial planning services. It sells its products through a network of some 225 branch locations and a direct sales force. It also distributes its products through partnerships with Indian bank branches.

American Family Mutual Insurance and its subsidiaries specialize in property/casualty insurance, but also offer life and health coverage, as well as investment and retirement-planning products. The company operates in about 20 states, primarily in the midwestern and western US. It is among the largest US mutual companies that concentrate on auto insurance (State Farm is the biggest). American Family Mutual also provides coverage for homeowners and farmers, as well as restaurants, contractors, and other businesses.

Lexington Insurance Company, a Chartis Company, is the leading U.S.-based surplus lines insurer. Lexington provides Exceptional flexibility of rate and form - a by-product of its non-admitted underwriting capabilities and ready access to the market-leading products and services of its parent company, Chartis Inc. * Proven reliability, evidenced by decades-long commitment to its served markets. Deep underwriting talent and risk knowledge, enabling it to address the simple and the complex, from the property risks of retailers to the employment practices exposures of large corporations.High net capacity, so underwriting decisions are driven by client needs, not reinsurer requirements. Experienced claims specialists and leading attorneys whom provide an exceptional ability to help insureds surmount potentially catastrophic claims, prevail in complex litigation, and quickly resolve "open and shut" cases.Easy accessibility, which fosters strong relationships at every organizational level and puts top decision makers at its clients' service.

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