Associated Insurance Administrators, Inc.

10/08/2026

Congratulation to Martee Coleman, our 2026 Q2 Vision Award Winner 🎉

Martee also received her first coin in recognition of her five years of service to AiA!

Each quarter, AiA honors a Vision Award Winner that exemplifies our Mission, Vision, and Values throughout their workplace efforts - Martee is now one among four candidates that will be eligible for AiA's 2026 Annual Vision Award.

Thank you, Martee, for all that you - we are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. 🙌

10/02/2026

Falls can happen in almost any workplace. For construction, maintenance, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and public sector accounts, fall prevention should be part of the safety conversation.

AIA’s fall prevention resources emphasize three practical steps:
- Plan ahead to get the job done safely
- Provide the right equipment
- Train workers to use equipment safely

Agents: This is an easy and practical topic to share with clients before claims happen. A quick reminder can help employers spot hazards, correct issues, and reinforce safer habits with their teams:

Learn more about how employers can protect workers from falls, including the importance of training workers on safe use of equipment.

09/30/2026

Public entities, schools, and universities have unique operational risks.

Facilities, staff, students, volunteers, transportation, maintenance crews, events, and professional exposures can all be part of the coverage conversation.

As September comes to a close, National Preparedness Month is a timely reminder for these organizations to review emergency plans, claims reporting procedures, vehicle exposures, and employee safety practices.

AIA supports public sector, school, and university accounts with coverage options that may include Workers’ Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Commercial Auto, E&O/Professional Liability, and Commercial Package/BOP:

Insurance solutions crafted for public entities, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions with specialized exposures.

09/28/2026

Commercial General Liability is often one of the first coverage conversations for a business, but it should not be treated like a checkbox.

Operations, premises exposure, completed work, subcontractor use, and the client’s industry can all influence the risk.

AIA offers Commercial General Liability solutions that complement other commercial products and Workers’ Compensation programs.

Agents: When submitting a CGL account, give underwriters the details they need to understand what the business does, where work is performed, and what exposures may be involved -

Essential commercial general liability (CGL) protection for a wide range of industries, crafted with dependable MGA expertise.

09/25/2026

Personal protective equipment only works when it is selected properly, maintained, fitted correctly, and reinforced through training.

For contractors, manufacturers, agricultural operations, healthcare organizations, and other hands-on industries, PPE conversations should happen before an incident, not after.

Agents can help clients stay proactive by asking:
- Is PPE required for the work being performed?
- Are employees trained on proper use?
- Is PPE clean, reliable, and replaced when needed?
- Do employees understand the equipment’s limitations?
- Is there a program in place to monitor ongoing effectiveness?

Small safety conversations can make a meaningful difference in reducing Workers’ Comp claims:

Learn about Personal Protective Equipment and how it helps minimize workplace hazards and injuries effectively.

09/24/2026

All work and no play, makes for a not so great day! ⚾🐅

Lisa Blackmon and Martee Coleman had some time to catch a Detroit Tigers game between meeting with our wholesale partners this week.

Great meetings, great relationships, and a great night at the ballpark.

09/23/2026

Manufacturing clients face risks that can touch nearly every part of the business: employees, equipment, materials, production timelines, supply chain pressures, and customer commitments.

A stronger manufacturing submission starts with clear operational details:
- What is being manufactured?
- What equipment is used?
- What tasks are employees performing?
- Are safety procedures documented?
- Have products, payroll, or operations changed?

AIA supports manufacturing accounts with commercial insurance solutions that may include Workers’ Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Inland Marine, and Commercial Package/BOP:

Tailored protection for manufacturers of all sizes, covering operations, equipment, liability, and production risks.

09/22/2026

AiA had a great time last week at the Pat Owens Big I PAC Golf Tournament! ⛳

Patrick Albrecht and Brian Tolomeo were joined by some good company, Drew Armstrong and Madison North.

09/21/2026

Some commercial clients need more than a single-policy conversation.

AIA’s Commercial Package and BOP solutions help independent agents access commercial specialty markets for eligible small and mid-sized business accounts.

For agents, this can be especially useful when a client’s operations have changed, expanded, or become more complex since the last renewal.

Before submission, review:
- Locations
- Operations
- Payroll
- Vehicles
- Equipment
- Prior losses
- Any new services or business activities

Contact our underwriting team for more details:

Comprehensive business owner policy (BOP) coverage designed for small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S.

09/18/2026

Driver safety is an important loss control topic for any client with employees on the road.

A few questions to ask:
- Are MVRs reviewed regularly?
- Are vehicles inspected and maintained?
- Are new drivers trained before driving for work?
- Are incidents reviewed for patterns?
- Are employees trained on safe entry and exit from vehicles or heavy equipment?
- Are loading and unloading procedures clearly communicated?

Good transportation safety practices can help protect employees, reduce claims, and support better Workers’ Comp outcomes:

Find resources for safety in transportation and trucking to help with loss control in workers' compensation.