A History of Independence.

 

These days it’s fashionable for brokers to say they’re independent. But this wasn’t always the case. In fact, when we opened our doors in 1992 with a handful of employees and a dream of building a truly independent brokerage firm, many said we wouldn’t last. They couldn’t have been more wrong.

 

Today, Colemont is one of the largest specialty lines wholesale insurance brokers in the United States. And with no outside ownership whatsoever we are independent in every sense of the word.

 

So, what does our independence mean? It means we honor our relationships. Agents know we partner with them, not compete against them. And markets trust us to give them a fair opportunity to underwrite a risk.

 

Others may claim they’re independent. But this is who we are and who we’ve always been.

 

An Entrepreneurial Spirit.

 

Defying conventional limitations, we built this company writing risks others said couldn’t be written. Over the years, we’ve been able to recruit brokers and underwriters with that same energy and determination. And because we celebrate their creativity, not inhibit it, we enjoy one of the highest retention rates in the industry. That means deeper business knowledge of our accounts, so our customers enjoy higher service levels and quicker turn times.

 

Engineering Insurance Solutions.

 

For us it’s all about Engineering Insurance Solutions. It means we bring intensity, insight, and innovation to every deal.

 

Intensity.  Call it passion, or focus. Or simply call it grit. What matters is we’ve got it. Our brokers and underwriters come wired that way. They leave their Blackberries and cell phones on. They come in early and stay late. They dig into problems and don’t let go. 

 

Insight.  Today’s risks are complex. The exposures slippery. That’s why experience matters. And our brokers and underwriters are among the most knowledgeable and connected around. They’ve spent years in this industry, know the ins and outs of hundreds of markets, and have the kind of relationships that can make a real difference for hard-to-place accounts.

 

Innovation.  Of course we handle all the standard placements. But we excel at the complex risks and in the excess and surplus market. So, bring us the toughest challenges. We’ll take the time to learn the business, understand the exposures, and deliver one-of-a-kind solutions. At Colemont, our brokers and underwriters make extraordinary results an everyday occurrence.