CHARLESTON, S.C. (June 28, 2011) – Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services has been named the NGCOA’s preferred broker of property and casualty insurance through the NGCOA Insurance Program. Established in 1927, Gallagher is one of the largest insurance brokers in the U.S. and provides a wide range of risk management products and services.
The NGCOA also announced that Allied Insurance Company will serve in conjunction with Gallagher as the program’s preferred Insurance provider. Allied, a subsidiary of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and rated A+ XV by A.M. Best, partners with a network of more than 4,000 independent agencies in 33 states to provide sales support, account underwriting, loss control services and field claims expertise.
NGCOA members may purchase insurance coverage through a local Allied Independent agent or an Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services’ sales representative.
“We’re very pleased to add Gallagher to the group of companies whose products and services provide cost-effective solutions to our members,” said NGCOA CEO Mike Hughes. “The firm’s golf industry experience and reputation for outstanding customer service give NGCOA members a tremendous resource to support their businesses.”
In addition to their expertise from serving the golf course industry, Gallagher and Allied offer NGCOA members building appraisals and employee background checks at competitive prices.
“Our combined experience gives us a strong understanding of the golf business,” said Mike McCoy, Iowa Area President for Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services. “We know that accidents happen, that vandalism occurs and equipment critical to keeping the course operational can be damaged. Our goal is to relieve owners and operators of some of their worries by providing the right coverage and being responsive to their needs so they can focus on what they do best.”
For more information, visit www.ngcoa.org/insuranceprogram.
About the NGCOA
The National Golf Course Owners Association is the leading authority on the business of golf course ownership and management. The Association represents the key decision makers with ultimate responsibility for golf courses throughout the world. Through advocacy, information resources, purchasing programs and networking opportunities, the NGCOA helps golf course owners and operators run more successful businesses. For more information, visit www.ngcoa.org or call 1-800-933-4262.
About Gallagher:
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an international service provider, plans, designs and administers a full array of customized, cost-effective property/casualty insurance and risk management programs. The company also furnishes a broad range of risk management services including claims and information management, risk control consulting and appraisals to help corporations and institutions reduce their cost of risk. In addition, the company assists clients in all areas of their employee health/welfare and retirement plans, including plan design, funding and administration. Information is available at www.ajg.com.
About Allied
Allied Insurance is a property and casualty insurer established in Des Moines, Ia., in 1929. Allied operates in 33 states through a network of independent agents with regional offices in Denver, Colo., Des Moines, Lincoln, Neb., Gainesville, Fla., and Sacramento, Calif. Allied has been a member of the Nationwide family of companies since 1998 and is responsible for Nationwide’s independent agency system. Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation’s largest multi-line insurers and financial services organizations. Information is available at www.alliedinsurance.com.
Contact:
Bill Bryant, Bryant Marketing Communications
678.366.3232
bbryant@bryantmarcomm.com
Sarah Gurley, NGCOA
800.933.4262 Ext.208
sgurley@ngcoa.org
