NGCOA Offers Members Insurance in New Corporate Partnership

“NGCOA Insurance Services” Makes Health, Property & Casualty, and Flood Mitigation Services Accessible and Affordable for Golf Courses of All Sizes

The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) is pleased to announce “NGCOA Insurance Services,” its newest member offering under a corporate partnership agreement with Holmes Murphy and Flood Risk America. This new partnership provides golf courses and their employees with comprehensive and cost-effective medical, property casualty, and flood mitigation service benefits.

NGCOA member golf courses and their employees will have access to best rates on:

• Medical & Pharmacy (includes Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance). NGCOA members can save an average of 10% on their healthcare and pharmacy spend.
• Property & Casualty Insurance. NGCOA members eligible for captive solutions can earn an average 30% of premium, less for guaranteed cost plans.
• Flood Mitigation Services. NGCOA members receive a detailed flood risk assessment, 24/7 flood monitoring, and 24/7 flood mitigation and defense.

Learn more about NGCOA Insurance Services at NGCOAinsuranceservices.com.

“The majority of our member courses are small and medium-sized businesses, which are often challenged to find comprehensive and well-priced benefits and insurance for their employees and their properties,” said Jay Karen, Chief Executive Officer of NGCOA. “With the purchasing power of more than 3,500 member courses, our insurance partners are perfectly positioned to deliver great value for all our member courses – no matter the size.

“Holmes Murphy is proud to lend our national resources to this exciting new partnership with NGCOA. We feel our combined talents and expertise will only fuel what NGCOA already offers its golf courses and their employees around the country, said Greg Stitts, Vice President of Holmes Murphy. “Our goal has always been, and will continue to be, to grow and protect everything our insureds have worked so hard for. This partnership is better than ‘par’ and we’re excited to get it off the ground!”

“Flood Risk America wants to establish a trusting relationship with our clients, while protecting their investments with the most superior flood protection measures,” said Tiffany Largey, Partner & COO of Flood Risk America/ Flood Risk Canada. “Our services allow golf course owners to remain worry-free, keep courses open after severe flooding events, and maintain overall member satisfaction.”

About Holmes Murphy

At Holmes Murphy, we pride ourselves on selling “thinking”, not insurance. In a nutshell, we sell the cumulative knowledge and experience that make insurance and businesses work better. It’s a philosophy that’s worked for us since our inception more than 85 years ago. As an independent brokerage, we serve business and industry leaders across the nation in the areas of property casualty insurance, employee benefits, captive insurance, risk management and loss control. For more information on Holmes Murphy, to include specialties, locations and what makes us tick, visit www.holmesmurphy.com.

About Flood Risk America

Flood Risk America is a proactive flood risk management company specializing in thorough evaluation and reporting of flood risks throughout the United States. We focus on exposure, uninsured losses and liability. We have the flood prevention solutions specifically designed for real estate, golf courses, railway, oil, gas and mining industries, as well as insurers and lenders. We are experienced flood-mapping professionals, built from a team of local and national experts in the field of flood services. This collaboration allows us to partner in innovative and creative techniques of floodplain modeling and engineering designs. Our data is current and can be applied proficiently to measure flood risks in the market. Our results guide you to smart business and educated solutions. For more information, visit www.floodriskamerica.com.

About the NGCOA

The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) is the leading authority on the business of golf course ownership and management. The association represents and promotes the interests of golf courses as the principal businesses and economic assets of the game of golf. The not-for-profit organization is the only trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course owners and operators. Through advocacy, education and 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 800-933-4262.