Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Financial Insurance Solutions for Investment Firms
Since 1957, our company has specialized in delivering tailored financial insurance solutions to investment services firms. Our expertise stems from decades of focused experience in the financial insurance sector, enabling us to address complex risk exposures with industry-leading products. We prioritize understanding client needs through targeted consultation, ensuring optimal coverage while minimizing underwriting challenges. Our streamlined application process and prompt client support have earned us the trust of over 2,000 investment firms nationwide.As an A+ rated Better Business Bureau member, we maintain rigorous standards of transparency and service excellence. Our team's deep relationships with major insurance carriers allow us to secure hard-to-find coverage and competitive premiums. We offer specialized insurance products including ERISA compliance bonds, cyber security insurance, and employment practices liability coverage across multiple financial industry segments.
Services
ERISA Compliance Bonds
Crime/Fidelity Bonds
Employment Practices Liability
Cyber Security Insurance
State Surety Bonds
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We ask targeted questions to prevent underwriting issues and reduce premiums
- We maintain exclusive underwriting authority for ERISA and surety bonds
- Our team has decades of experience in financial industry insurance
- We represent over 30 major insurance carriers nationwide
- We streamline complex insurance applications for financial institutions
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau (A+ Rating)
Services
ERISA Compliance Bonds
Mandatory insurance coverage for employee benefit plans. We specialize in ERISA bond requirements, including in-house pension plans and compliance with Department of Labor regulations. Our team helps clients determine appropriate bond limits and secure coverage through specialized carriers.
Cyber Security Insurance
Comprehensive coverage for data breach incidents and cyber attacks. We help financial institutions assess cyber risks, implement security protocols, and obtain policies covering breach response, regulatory fines, and business interruption losses specific to investment firms.
Fidelity Bonds
Protection against financial losses from employee dishonesty. We provide customized fidelity bonds for investment advisors, mutual funds, and securities dealers, including specialized coverage exceeding standard financial institution bond limits.
Employment Practices Liability
Coverage for employment-related claims including discrimination and wrongful termination. We help financial firms implement risk management strategies while securing policies that protect against litigation costs and settlements related to workplace practices.
State Surety Bonds
Mandatory bonding requirements for financial institutions. We assist with state-specific surety bond applications, including compliance with licensing regulations and securing coverage through carriers experienced in financial services industry risks.
People
Theodore Liftman
Chairman
Founder with over 60 years of experience in financial insurance. Established the company's specialization in investment industry risk management. Developed key carrier relationships that continue to benefit clients today.
Mark S. Liftman
President
Industry leader with extensive expertise in financial institution insurance. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining active client relationships. Instrumental in expanding coverage options for emerging financial technology risks.
Angela Dennis
Bond Manager
Specializes in ERISA and surety bonds with 20+ years of underwriting experience. Directly manages bond applications and carrier negotiations. Recognized expert in compliance bond requirements for financial institutions.
Michael Glaser
Vice President
Focuses on cyber security and employment practices liability insurance. Advises clients on risk mitigation strategies while securing comprehensive coverage. Regular speaker at financial industry compliance conferences.
Melanie Wigmanich-Meyer
Assistant Bond Manager
Supports bond operations with specialized knowledge of state regulatory requirements. Manages day-to-day client inquiries and policy administration. Plays key role in maintaining efficient application processes.
Questions
What financial insurance services do you offer?
We provide ERISA compliance bonds, cyber security insurance, fidelity bonds, employment practices liability coverage, and state surety bonds tailored to investment advisors, mutual funds, and securities brokers.
How do you help investment advisors with insurance?
We offer customized insurance programs addressing unique risks including fiduciary liability, cyber threats, and regulatory compliance. Our specialists have exclusive underwriting authority for ERISA bonds.
Do you serve clients outside Massachusetts?
Yes, we serve financial institutions nationwide through our offices in Boston, New York, and North Carolina, with insurance programs tailored to state-specific regulatory requirements.
How quickly can you respond to insurance inquiries?
We prioritize prompt responses to all inquiries, typically within one business day, with expedited service available for urgent coverage needs affecting ongoing business operations.
What makes your firm different from other insurance brokers?
We specialize exclusively in financial institution insurance with decades of experience. As the only broker with ERISA bond underwriting authority, we secure coverage others cannot.
