Berkley Program Specialists Announce New Partnership with Condominium Insurance Specialists of America (CISA)

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Berkley Program Specialists, a Berkley Company and a leader in program business, and Condominium Insurance Specialists of America (CISA) today announced they are partnering to provide innovative insurance protection to Condominiums and Associations.

Condominium Insurance Specialists of America, founded in the early 1970’s, was the first to pilot an insurance program uniquely tailored to the growing market of community association living. CISA continues to offer uncompromising value for their clients through commitment, advocacy, stability and excellence.

Through the partnership, CISA will continue to exceed the expectations of their clients in terms of superior quality, reasonable price and high standards.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Condominium Insurance Specialists of America, the premier condominium writer in the state of Illinois. By offering exceptional service and record processing times in the industry, we look forward to providing added value to CISA customers,” said Greg Douglas, President of Berkley Program Specialists. “The partnership holds special promise and given the strength of both companies, is poised for success.”

Of the partnership, Mark McLallen, President of Condominium Insurance Specialists of America, said, “CISA is honored to be joining the Berkley Program Specialists group of partners. Beyond the strength that Berkley paper provides, BPS possesses the underwriting expertise, flexibility, claims efficiency, stewardship and commitment to excellence that distinguishes it in today’s program business marketplace. We are very excited to be working with the entire BPS team and believe it will be a keystone to the success of our program.”

About Berkley Program Specialists

Berkley Program Specialists, a Berkley Company, is a leading insurance operation dedicated exclusively to program business. Berkley Program Specialists provides program administrators with underwriting authority backed by admitted and non-admitted A.M. Best A+ rated insurance paper, as well as program management expertise and, when required, reinsurance support. For more information, please visit www.berkley-ps.com.

Certain products and services are provided by one or more insurance company subsidiaries of W. R. Berkley Corporation. Not all products and services are available in every jurisdiction. The precise coverage afforded by any insurer is subject to the actual terms and conditions of the policies as issued. Certain coverages may be provided through surplus lines insurance company subsidiaries of W. R. Berkley Corporation through licensed surplus lines brokers. Surplus lines insurers do not generally participate in state guaranty funds and insureds are therefore not protected by such funds.

About Condominium Insurance Specialists of America

Condominium Insurance Specialists of America, (CISA), has been a leader in the Community Association insurance marketplace since its founding in 1972. CISA is dedicated to the continual development of industry leading coverages, as well as its commitment to excellent customer service, education, and advocacy for our clients and carrier partners. For further information, please visit us at www.cisainsurance.com.

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Berkley Program Specialists

Mr. Michael Greville, 630-210-0381

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Condominium Insurance Specialists of America

Mr. Mark I. McLallen, 847-870-7000

[email protected]

Source: Berkley Program Specialists