We are pleased to announce that Bill Walbroel has recently passed the Commercial Casualty (CC) Institute of the Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) Program.  Bill is a Sales Manager presently focusing on  expanding our business with Allstate Agencies enrolled in our Homeowner’s Program.  The CIC designation has been the insurance industry's premier, proven source for practical, real-world education since 1969.   It is a national designation program developed by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.  The five CIC institutes are: Personal Lines, Commercial Casualty, Commercial Property, Life & Health and Agency Management.  The CIC Program is for agency and company personnel -- owners, producers, agents, account managers, brokers, underwriters, and marketing or claims personnel. Participants must be licensed agents, brokers, adjusters, or solicitors; or have at least two years of full-time experience in the insurance industry or as a risk management professional; or have served for at least two years as a full-time insurance faculty member at an accredited college or university.

It is our pleasure to note that Rob Lehnert has passed the R03 exam: Professional Liability Insurance: Overview, the 3rd of 8 required modules he has completed towards earning the Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) designation.  Rob is currently preparing for the R06 exam: Professional Liability Insurance Claims.   As a holder of a J.D. and member of the New Jersey Bar, he was permitted to waive the R02 exam: Fundamentals of Liability Insurance / Commercial General Liability Insurance: Overview.  Rob is a Broker for Professional Liability insurance products in our Professional Liability Insurance Division.  The goal of the Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) Program is to provide those participating in the program with a broad, basic understanding of the key professional liability disciplines. The RPLU Program is recommended for all professionals active in the field of professional liability and is the one credential that sets these professionals apart from others in this specialized segment of the insurance industry.

As a rapidly growing full-service insurance agency, Couch Braunsdorf recognizes the importance of continuing education to the professional development of its staff.  “We encourage everyone to achieve those professional designations, such as Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), so necessary to serve our increasingly sophisticated customer base” said James L. Johnston, Senior Member of Couch Braunsdorf’s Executive Committee. “Our goal is to be each client’s trusted insurance source for all of their needs, and to accomplish that, we need to have the best educated people. It’s a top priority.”

ARLINGTON, Va., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- We are pleased to announce that Virginia D. Tade has joined Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, Inc. as Regional Vice-President of Marketing in D.C., Maryland and Virginia to support our rapidly growing presence in the Mid Atlantic region. "Virginia has served Lawyers Professional Liability clients in the D.C. Metro area for several years. Her knowledge of the regional market and local presence reflects Couch Braunsdorf's commitment to provide the highest level of service to our clients," said Deborah DiMarco, President of Couch Braunsdorf Professional Liability Division. 

Virginia was previously with USI Affinity's Professional Insurance Solutions Group and has over 10 years experience in the Lawyers Professional Liability field serving as both an Account Executive and a Senior Underwriter, working with insurance carriers and brokers to secure malpractice coverage on behalf of law firms. Her deep industry expertise will support Couch Braunsdorf's commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients that is tailored to specific regional needs. Virginia holds Property & Casualty insurance licenses in Virginia, D.C. and Maryland. 

Zurich has appointed Couch Braunsdorf Program Administrator for Lawyers professional Liability program in Maryland,Washington, D.C, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. General Star Indemnity Company and General Star National Insurance Company have appointed Professional Coverage Managers, a division of Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, as the national Program Manager for Architects and Engineers Professional Liability insurance.

About Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group 

Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group is a privately owned independent agency specializing in custom tailored insurance solutions for businesses and individuals since 1903. Our Experience, Diligence and Professionalism set us apart from the competition.

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group is pleased to announce that Austin M. McCarren has joined the agency as Regional Vice-President of Marketing in Pennsylvania, based in the greater Pittsburgh area. Austin's local presence reflects Couch Braunsdorf's commitment to provide unparalleled service to our Professional Liability Insurance clients on behalf of the carriers for which we are appointed as Program Administrators: Zurich and General Star. 

Austin has prior experience in a marketing role with the Federal Mutual Insurance Company, and brings several years of field sales experience in the Lawyers Professional Liability field to support Couch Braunsdorf's rapidly growing presence in Western Pennsylvania.   He is well versed in legal malpractice coverage, and has a successful track record of working with some of the world's largest insurance carriers and building strong broker relationships.

Austin is a graduate of Duquesne University, with a B.S. in Marketing and carries the distinguished Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) designation.  He holds Property & Casualty insurance licenses in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.

"We look forward to having Austin on our team and utilizing his skills and expertise in the Lawyers Professional Liability industry," said Deborah DiMarco, President of Couch Braunsdorf Professional Liability Division.  Zurich has appointed Couch Braunsdorf Program Administrator for Lawyers professional Liability program in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C, Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.  General Star Indemnity Company and General Star National Insurance Company have appointed Professional Coverage Managers, a division of Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, as the national Program Manager for Architects and Engineers Professional Liability insurance.

About Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group 

Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group is a privately owned independent agency specializing in custom tailored insurance solutions for businesses and individuals since 1903.  Our Experience, Diligence and Professionalism set us apart from the competition.   For more information about professional liability insurance from Couch Braunsdorf, contact Adina Cohen Ziegler by phone at 800-223-5433 extension 518 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Schaumburg, Ill., March 7, 2012 – Attorneys and law firms in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania seeking professional liability insurance from Zurich, a leading provider of liability insurance in the U.S., will now be able to purchase the insurance protection from Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group.

Zurich and Couch Braunsdorf recently signed an agreement granting Couch Braunsdorf rights to issue lawyers' professional liability policies for Zurich in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Zurich previously reached an agreement for Couch Braunsdorf to offer coverage in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey.

"Legal professionals face a number of challenges in this economic climate and the risk of litigation has increased in recent years,” said Craig Fundum, head of Programs & Direct Markets for Zurich North America Commercial. “Couch Braunsdorf has the expertise in this field to help legal professionals and we are growing upon our success with our initial offerings by expanding our coverage in these three states.”

Based in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, Couch Braunsdorf is a full-service brokerage and insurance agency that offers professional service providers protection for claims arising as a result of alleged negligence, dishonesty, and errors or omissions, while performing or rendering professional services.

“Zurich presents an exciting and expanding opportunity for our professional liability unit and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship,” said Deb DiMarco, president of CBR Professional Solutions at Couch Braunsdorf.

Zurich lawyers' professional liability programs are available in numerous states throughout the U.S. To review a complete list of states offering this program, go tohttp://www.zprogramsmatch.com/ProgramView.aspx?program=LawyersLiability

For more information about professional liability insurance from Couch Braunsdorf, contact Deborah Gallo Dimarco by phone at 800-952-3231, Ext. 1 or e-mail at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Insurance coverages are underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company. Certain coverages are not available in all states. Some coverages may be written on a nonadmitted basis through licensed surplus lines brokers.

About Zurich
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurance provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East as well as other markets. 2012 marks Zurich's 100 year anniversary of insuring America and the success of its customers, shareholders and employees. Zurich first brought its knowledge and experience in workers' compensation insurance from Switzerland to America in 1912 to help its customers take intelligent risks and help build the America known today. Zurich now offers a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services for individuals, small businesses, mid-sized and large companies as well as multinational corporations.

For more information about Zurich’s business in North America, go tohttp://www.zurichna.com/zna/media/news-releases/archive/boilerplate.htm. More information about Zurich's 100 year anniversary of insuring America, go to http://www.zurichna.com/100

About Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group
CBR Programs is a division of the Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, a privately owned independent agency specializing in custom tailored insurance solutions for businesses and individuals since 1903. Our Experience, Diligence and Professionalism set us apart from the competition.