Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Brokerage Partner
Since 1979, Business Underwriters Associates has established itself as Ohio's largest full-service wholesale brokerage general agency, serving thousands of insurance professionals nationwide. Our expertise in agent resources, case design, and underwriting provides exclusive products and customized client solutions unavailable elsewhere. Acquired by Specialty Program Group in 2022, we maintain a 35-person team across Northeast Ohio locations, including specialists in life, health, annuities, disability, Medicare, and long-term care insurance. As a brokerage general agent, we advocate for agents with insurance carriers, leveraging decades of experience and underwriting depth to deliver tailored solutions. Our commitment to integrity manifests through honest underwriting strategies that prioritize the right product from the right carrier at the right price.We distinguish ourselves through analytical ingenuity, unbreakable client relationships, and industry-leading service in case development. Our affiliations with LIBRA Insurance Partners and BrokerNet expand our capacity to deliver competitive products and Medicare solutions. With FireLight technology streamlining annuity applications and Market Intelligence reports providing unbiased carrier analysis, we combine innovation with traditional expertise. Our team's 45-year legacy of creativity and follow-through continues to drive exceptional results for insurance professionals nationwide.
Services
Life Insurance
Annuities
Disability Insurance
Health Insurance
Medicare Solutions
Case Design Services
Underwriting Support
Market Intelligence Reports
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of specialized insurance brokerage experience
- Our team includes in-house underwriters and specialists in all major insurance categories
- We provide exclusive access to FireLight, a paperless annuity application platform
- Our LIBRA Insurance Partners affiliation delivers competitive market solutions
- We maintain dedicated case managers for life, disability, and annuity products
Services
Life Insurance
Our life insurance solutions address estate planning, debt coverage, and income replacement needs. We represent handpicked carriers offering term, universal life, indexed UL, survivorship, and whole life policies. Our specialists help agents find resource-driven solutions for complex client situations while maintaining competitive pricing and underwriting flexibility.
Annuities
We provide fixed, indexed, immediate, and deferred income annuities with flexible terms. Our FireLight platform streamlines application submission while our portfolio includes MYGA, fixed indexed, and income solutions. Agents access rate comparisons, product training, and retirement specialists to help clients secure competitive retirement income options.
Disability Insurance
Our disability income solutions protect clients' earning potential through individual and business policies. We offer pre-underwriting questionnaires, product portfolios covering diverse occupations, and specialist support to help agents explain coverage benefits and secure appropriate protection for clients' working years.
Health Insurance
We deliver individual, group, and specialty health insurance solutions balancing client needs with cost considerations. Our advisors help navigate industry reforms and offer consumer-driven plans alongside traditional options through our BrokerNet affiliation, ensuring comprehensive health coverage options for diverse client profiles.
Medicare Solutions
We offer Medicare supplement plans from leading carriers like Anthem and Mutual of Omaha. Our U.S.-based team provides immediate coverage options without waiting periods for preexisting conditions, low out-of-pocket costs, and guaranteed renewable policies to help clients make informed retirement healthcare decisions.
People
Jack Wright
President & CEO
Leading BUA since its acquisition by SPG, Jack brings decades of insurance industry leadership. He oversees strategic direction while maintaining focus on agent advocacy and client-centric innovation through technological advancements like FireLight.
David J. Wright
Vice President - Sales
As Vice President of Sales, David leverages legal expertise to develop sales strategies. He focuses on expanding BUA's market presence while ensuring compliance with evolving insurance regulations and maintaining carrier relationships.
Justin Mills
Director of Underwriting
Justin leads underwriting operations with multiple professional designations including Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting. He ensures accurate risk assessment and maintains BUA's reputation for analytical underwriting approaches that benefit agents and clients.
Trevor Stiegemeier
Annuity Sales Manager
Trevor specializes in retirement income solutions, helping agents navigate complex annuity products. He provides training on case design and product selection while managing relationships with annuity carriers in BUA's competitive portfolio.
Howard Klebanow
Disability Income Sales Director
Howard leads disability insurance initiatives, developing income protection solutions for diverse occupations. He works with agents to explain policy benefits and ensure appropriate coverage amounts for clients' financial security.
Questions
What types of insurance products does BUA specialize in?
We specialize in life, health, annuities, disability, and Medicare insurance products with customized case solutions for agents' clients.
How does BUA support insurance agents?
We provide market intelligence reports, underwriting expertise, case design services, and exclusive access to FireLight technology for streamlined annuity applications.
What makes BUA different from other brokerages?
Our 45-year legacy, in-house underwriting team, FireLight technology platform, and affiliations with LIBRA and BrokerNet create unique value for agents.
Do you offer continuing education resources?
We provide extensive educational opportunities and product training resources to help agents stay current with market changes and product developments.
How can I access BUA's services?
Agents can register through our website to access products, submit applications via FireLight, and connect with our specialist team members directly.
