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Danbury, CT — On Saturday, March 1, 2008, I was privileged to join approximately 100 distinguished guests to celebrate Patrón Highcroft Racing’s success in 2007 and kick off the team’s upcoming 2008 American Le Mans season. With guest arriving in all fashions — from private jets delivering passengers within 50 feet of Patrón Highcroft’s front door, to the grand arrival of guests in a classy new Bentley — it was an event you would not have wanted to miss!
March 3, 2008
DANBURY, CT. A gala event to mark the growing American Le Mans Series was sponsored on Saturday, March 1, by AIG Private Client Group at the Danbury, CT headquarters of Patron Highcroft Racing Team. The American Le Mans Series features a series of endurance sports car races, patterned after the fabled 24 Hours of the Le Mans.
CANTON, Mass., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OneBeacon Insurance announced today that Couch Braunsdorf Insurance will manage its lawyers professional liability business in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Ohio for law firms with 10 attorneys or fewer. The managing general underwriter currently handles OneBeacon business for firms in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania with 20 attorneys or fewer.
The New Jersey Land Improvement Contractors of America Association (NJLICA) has announced the selection of Felix Ganz as its “Associate of the Year” for 2007.
Ganz, Executive V.P of Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, has also been named to the NJLICA Board of Trustees for 2008.
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Lexington Insurance Company, a market leader in providing competitive solutions for high risk and high value personal lines exposures has appointed Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group and Paffendorf Surplus Lines to join it’s exclusive Surplus Lines Broker Network.
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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, Couch Braunsdorf CEO. “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”
(Liberty Corner, NJ) – James L. Johnston, President, Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, is pleased to recognize Michael J. Tillisch, a sales associate at the agency, for having earned the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Designation. This designation is conferred by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors and sponsored by the Professional Insurance Agents of America. To attain the designation, candidates must undertake rigorous coursework and pass written exams on five major insurance segments – Personal Insurance, Commercial Casualty, Commercial Property, Life & Health and Agency Management. Mr. Johnston stated, “We are proud of Michael for having pursued and completed this advanced course of study. His commitment to continuing education and professionalism is to be commended”
Liberty Corner , NJ – The Scottish Rite Freemasonry Northern Jurisdiction is pleased to announce new benefits for its members through our partner Couch Braunsdorf Affinity with products provided by Met Life and MetLife Bank.
“We are happy to offer this insurance and banking program and encourage our members to take advantage of the opportunity with MetLife and MetLife Bank”, explains William E. Holland, Director of Operations. The portfolio of products and services is robust.
Mark Chibbaro, President of Couch Braunsdorf Affinity, Inc. notes that the benefits and carriers have been carefully selected to meet the needs of the members and to support the core principles of Scottish Rite Freemasonry.
The College of New Jersey Alumni Association is pleased to announce new benefits for Alumni through our partner Couch Braunsdorf Affinity with products provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Managing General Underwriter will handle lawyers professional liability business for
OneBeacon Professional Partners
BOSTON (June 20, 2007) – OneBeacon Insurance announced today that it has signed an agreement with Couch Braunsdorf Insurance to manage its lawyers professional liability business in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania for firms with 20 attorneys or fewer.
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Liberty Corner, New Jersey – April 1st 2007: Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of A Preferred Professional Liability Enterprise, Inc. This long-time professional liability wholesale insurance broker and program administrator is the latest addition to the group’s professional liability division, Couch Braunsdorf Rawding Professional Solutions (CBR).
Liberty Corner, New Jersey-April 2007- Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group has launched a series of new programs and innovations designed to renew the company’s longtime commitment to serving New Jersey attorneys and professionals.
Boston, MA (April 12, 2007) - Delphi Technology, Inc. (DTI), an established provider of technology solutions to the property and casualty insurance market, announced today that Couch Braunsdorf and Rawding (CBR), a Managing General Agent (MGA) headquartered in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, has selected DTI’s OASIS Policy Management and Financial Management software solution to manage its program business.
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Liberty Corner , NJ – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce new benefits for running club members through our partner Couch Braunsdorf Affinity with products provided by Merastar Insurance and MetLife Bank.
“We are happy to offer this insurance and banking program and encourage our members to take advantage of the opportunity with Merastar and MetLife Bank”, explains Jean Knaack, executive director.
Mark Chibbaro, President of Couch Braunsdorf Affinity, Inc. notes that the benefits and carriers have been carefully selected to meet the needs of the members and to support the core principles of the RRCA which is the national association of running clubs, running events, and runners.
The mission of the RRCA is to promote long distance grassroots running as a competitive sport and healthful exercise. The RRCA achieves their mission by promoting the common interests of its members through educational opportunities, programs, and services. The organization’s membership consists of over 740 running clubs and events which comprise over 175,000 individuals.
Organizations such as the NAACP, SONY, Rite Aid and Starbucks enjoy the services of Couch Braunsdorf Affinity, the nation’s preeminent administrator of member based financial service plans and home of the PerksCard.
July 19, 2006 - Stefanov of Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, made a hole-in-one on the fourth green a par three hole of meadow course at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Pluckemin. Mr. Stefanov made his hole-in-one during a weekly golf league sponsored by his employer Couch Braunsdorf, one of the oldest and largest independently owned insurance agencies in the northeast.
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NY/NJを中心に、独立保険代理店としてアメリカ北東地域で最大手の一に数えられ、長い
歴史を持つ弊社、Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group (CBIG)は、この度日系企業のお客様
へのサービスをより充実させる為、Japanese Business Unitを設置しました。
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Liberty Corner, NJ-July 1st, 2006: Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group (CBIG), is pleased to announce the appointment of June Miyahira as the Manager of its Japanese Business Unit. This unit was organized to strengthen and enhance the services of our Japanese and Japanese-affiliated clients.
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Liberty Corner, NJ-July 2006-Felix Ganz, Jr. has been named Executive Vice President, Commercial Business Development, of Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group. Ganz, with more than 20 years experience in commercial property/casualty insurance will be responsible for developing the company's middle market business unit.
Liberty Corner, NJ -June 15, 2006-Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGI) announced today that Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, Inc. has been named to Selective's 2006 President's Club for the agency's high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention, sales and profitability. The President's Club recognizes a select group of insurance agencies throughout the country for their achievements and outstanding performance.
Liberty Corner, New Jersey-June 5, 2006: Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group is pleased to announce that Alexander Financial Group, LLC is now part of its professional liability division Couch Braunsdorf Rawding Professional Solutions (CBR).
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Liberty Corner, N.J.-Bob Dow CEO of Perksgroup announces that Bekins Van Lines has selected Perksgroup to design an exciting Customer Appreciation Program. Bekins has been a leader in transportation since 1891. Today, Bekins moves household goods and high value products domestically and internationally, along with providing premier tradeshow services to corporations all over the world.
Liberty Corner, N.J.-Mark Chibbaro, President of PerksGroup, a Couch Braunsdorf Affinity Company is pleased to announce that the NAACP has selected PerksGroup to design and administer an exciting new platform of member benefits and services.
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Melville, NY., November 14, 2005-Perkcards a CB Affinity Division, was selected out of 46 finalists from almost 400 members of the Workforce Builders Honor Roll for a Workplace Initiatives award. The Long Island Works Coalition, along with more than 650 business leaders and educational and government professionals, honored local organizations at a luncheon on November 14, 2005 for taking action to ensure Long Island has a skilled future workforce.
Liberty Corner, NJ-October 12, 2005: Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group is pleased to announce the appointment of George Rawding, Jr. as President of CBR Professional Solutions, a division of Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group. Rawding previously served as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Professional Markets for USI Bertholon-Rowland where he was responsible for all professional liability and property and casualty operations, serving more than 20,000 professional firms in 13 states.
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Employees at Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group in Liberty Corner came out in full force to support a Katrina Plus effort.
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Liberty Corner, N.J. -Couch Braunsdorf Affinity, the Voluntary Benefits Divison unveils the newly re-designed Perkscard.com website.
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"The Board of Directors of Couch/Braunsdorf Insurance Group, Inc. has announced the election of Lawrence Evans as company Chief Operating Officer".
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(Liberty Corner, NJ) - Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group will present its second Captive Insurance Company seminar on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. This seminar will focus on group-owned captives. Two additional seminars, one concentrating on single owner captives and one concentrating on rent-a-captives will be scheduled before the end of the year. The seminars are geared to educate both direct captive prospects as well as attorneys, accountants, and other professionals whose clients may fit the profile for a captive insurance program. To learn more about Captive Insurance programs, please contact Richard S. Van Cleave, III, Chairman at 800-223-5433, ext. 354.
(Liberty Corner, NJ) – James L. Johnston, President, Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, is pleased to recognize Jason Schlenker and Matt Bonaventura, producers at the agency, for having earned Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Designations. This designation is conferred by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors and sponsored by the Professional Insurance Agents of America. To attain the designation, candidates must undertake rigorous coursework and pass written exams on five major insurance segments – Personal Insurance, Commercial Casualty, Commercial Property, Life & Health and Agency Management. Mr. Johnston stated, “We are proud of Jason and Matt for having pursued and completed this advanced course of study. Their commitment to continuing education and professionalism are to be commended.”
(Liberty Corner, NJ) - “Richard S. Van Cleave, III, Chairman Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group, was acknowledged by The Managing Agency Group, Inc. and the Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. in appreciation of his service as a member of The LimoPro Council. The presentation of a plaque was made on March 15, 2005. The LimoPro Program is a property and casualty insurance program offered through The Hartford, specifically designed for limousine business owners.”
(Liberty Corner, N.J.) – Couch Braunsdorf Affinity and their PerksGroup division established a partnership with the State of South Carolina.
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(Liberty Corner, N.J.) - Chief Executive Officer of the Couch Braunsdorf Affinity Division Bob Dow and Senior Vice President of the PerksGroup Division Brian Zibuda are pleased to announce the Commonwealth of Virginia employees as their newest client.
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(Liberty Corner, NJ) - Couch Braunsdorf reports that Rite Aid Corporation based in Camp Hill, PA has entered into a unique collaboration with the company on a benefit plan designed for their tens of thousands of employees throughout the U.S. and will launch in two phases in May and July of 2005. Inquiries should be directed to Mark Chibbaro, President, Couch Braunsdorf Affinity at mchibbaro@perksgroup.net
(Liberty Corner, NJ) - PerksGroup President, Mark Chibbaro and Senior Vice President, Brian Zibuda are proud to announce the partnership between PerksGroup and the University of New Hampshire Alumni Association. This launch is the first ground-breaking partnership between PerksCard and a University.
(Liberty Corner, N. J.) - Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group and their PerksGroup Division are proud to announce their new partnership with The University of Oklahoma Student Alumni Association.
(Liberty Corner, NJ) - The University of Oklahoma has contracted with the Affinity Division of Couch Braunsdorf for a PerksCard program designed to attract their student population to become active in their “Sowers Club”. Participation by local and national businesses was an integral component of the plan designed to help students with their everyday expenses. Inquiries should be directed to Mark Chibbaro, President, Couch Braunsdorf Affinity at mchibbaro@perksgroup.net
(Liberty Corner, NJ) - Couch Braunsdorf reports an agreement with York International Company based in York, PA to launch an employee benefits platform designed and maintained exclusively for U.S. based benefit eligible employees. Inquiries should be directed to Mark Chibbaro, President, Couch Braunsdorf Affinity at mchibbaro@perksgroup.net
(Liberty Corner, N. J.) - Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard S. Van Cleave III as Chairman of the company. Mr. Van Cleave brings a wealth of experience to the organization and is well known within the insurance and financial services sectors of New Jersey and the New York Metropolitan area. He has served, over the years, as Chairman or President of several major insurance organizations - Delanoy & Kipp, Bache Insurance Services, Ross & Company and Hudson Insurance Services. In addition, Mr. Van Cleave co-founded and managed three other significant businesses - Greenwich Financial Group, Growth Bank, and Hudson Insurance Services. In 1994, Mr. Van Cleave was appointed as a member of Governor Whitman's Transition Teams for the Departments of Insurance and Treasury. A graduate of Colgate University, Mr. Van Cleave resides with his wife in Cedar Grove, N. J.
(Liberty Corner, NJ) – Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group is please to announce the addition of Greg Toombs to the Company effective February 1, 2005. Greg specializes in developing property and casualty insurance programs for medium to large businesses and will also lead Couch Braunsdorf's Limousine Insurance Division. Greg joins Couch Braunsdorf after two years with another leading insurance organization. Prior to entering the insurance business, Greg had extensive experience in High Tech sales. A graduate of The University of Colorado, Greg resides in Basking Ridge with his wife and two children. He is active with the Chamber of Commerce, youth lacrosse and is an Elder with the Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church.
(Liberty Corner, NJ) – Employees at Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group in Liberty Corner came out in force to support "Go Red for Women" Day for the fight against the #1 killer of women - Heart Disease. The employees contributed to the American Heart Association for the right to wear jeans and red shirts. Couch Braunsdorf, owned by Warren resident, James Johnston, matched the employee contributions. The day brought much enthusiasm and team spirit to the agency, which offers a full spectrum of insurance services.
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(Liberty Corner, NJ) - Couch Braunsdorf announced a successful launch of the New Jersey Skylands PerksCard program. In a unique collaboration between both companies, a private labeled program was created for thousands of constituents. Inquiries should be directed to Mark Chibbaro, President, Couch Braunsdorf Affinity at mchibbaro@perksgroup.net
(Liberty Corner, NJ) - Couch Braunsdorf’s Boston Office reports that the University of New Hampshire kicked off a private labeled PerksCard program for their alumni. Inquiries should be directed to Brian Zibuda, Senior VP, Couch Braunsdorf Affinity at bzibuda@perksgroup.net
(BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ): Jim Johnston, President and Chairman of the Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group in Liberty Corner, has announced a merger with Perks Unlimited, Inc., producer of the PerksCard. Bob Dow, founder of Perks Unlimited, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Couch Braunsdorf Affinity Division. Perks Unlimited will maintain its operating headquarters in Setauket on Long Island.
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(BERNARDS TOWNSHIP) The Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group has moved from Westfield to a 33,000 square foot facility at 701 Martinsville Road in the Liberty Corner section of Bernards Township. Couch Braunsdorf and the original Braunsdorf Insurance Agency had been in Westfield since 1903. The company currently employs 80 people and is one of New Jersey's leading brokers/agents.
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(Liberty Corner, NJ) – Selective Insurance announced today that the Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group has been named to Selective’s 2003 President’s Club for the agency’s high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention, insurance sales and profitability. In addition, the Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group has been selected as one of the founding members of the Selective HR Solutions 2003 Quantum Leap Agency Program. A subsidiary of Selective Insurance Group, Inc., Selective HR Solutions provides value-added human resources administration and benefits outsourcing services.
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