ICW Group Now Provides Work Comp in Georgia, Indiana and New Jersey

ICW Group has begun writing work comp insurance in Georgia, Indiana and New Jersey.

According to the company, it as seen sizeable direct written premium (DWP) increases since 2008, while expanding its footprint in the Midwest, New England and the South.

"Since the market downturn several years back, our business has outperformed, giving us the confidence, stability and momentum to increase the reach of our comprehensive work comp services," said Kevin Prior, CEO of ICW Group. "With workplace accidents and workers' compensation fraud costing businesses billions of dollars a year, we see ample opportunity to help our agents offer their clients a carrier with a solid track record of helping its policyholders achieve fewer claims, less costly claims and lower ex- mods."

"Unlike other competitors that focus solely on price-competing to offer the lowest priced premium possible-we have a service-driven approach, and our benchmarks speak to the benefits our agents and policyholders have come to depend on to drive business performance," said Prior. "In looking strategically at where to geographically expand our capabilities, we select territories where our value proposition will make the most impact."

As a neighboring state to the company's entrenched Florida business, ICW Group noted that offering work comp insurance in Georgia was a logical step for the company. The Georgia market will be headed by Rob DeViere. Beverly Bisazza will oversee the New Jersey market, and Keith Guccione will take the helm of the Indiana market.

"We have phenomenal teams in place-the leaders for each new market have more than 40 years of combined industry experience. Each manager has a successful history of helping agents better serve their clients, and are looking forward to partnering with businesses in their respective regions," said Prior.

Based in San Diego, ICW Group Insurance Companies is a privately held insurance company.

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