June 19, 2015, Valley Forge, PA – GMI Insurance is proud to announce that they are celebrating 35 years in the commercial auto business.  Founded in February, 1980 by Norman Trudel, this family-owned insurance company is operated by the second generation of Trudel’s; Mark, Karen, Carter and Michael.

Launched as an innovative provider of rental car fleet insurance program, GMI Insurance has expanded to a broader range of commercial auto insurance products including business auto, auto lease and recently, specialized auto for commercial pilot vehicles.
 
Commenting on this company milestone, GMI President, Mark Trudel said, “Our family is extremely proud to carry on our father’s dream for 35 years and counting.  Looking back we have been through many market cycles and industry challenges but we remain a consistent, committed company to the industry.  We believe our energy and commitment to client service is best summarized in our signature tagline, Driven by Auto Expertise.”
 
“We are so pleased with GMI Insurance.  Our office writes a lot of transportation accounts and GMI has helped us place some difficult accounts with great coverages.” stated Dirk DeJong, CEO of Frank H. Furman, Inc.  “GMI is a professional operation with very knowledgeable underwriters.  We look forward to continued profitable growth with them.”
 
GMI’s Chief Operating Officer, Karen Trudel adds, “One of company’s greatest achievements was establishing a long-term relationship with our commercial auto claims partner, Corporate Claims Service.  We have maintained this partnership largely due to their track record for responsive claims investigations, resolution and, importantly, timely claims reimbursement.”
 
Michael Dubyk, VP of Operations at Corporate Claims Service captures the essence of GMI’s devotion to its collective clients in the following statement: “We believe in collaboration on every claim. Our team delivers prompt and accurate claim data entry and follows every claim from receipt right through resolution.  Like our partner GMI, we sincerely care about our customers.”
 
About GMI Insurance
GMI Insurance Services, founded in 1980, is one of the fastest growing specialty insurance Managing General Agency in the country.  The company’s suite of transportation related programs includes Business Auto, Rental Auto, Auto Lease and Contingent Auto Physical Damage.  To learn more about GMI’s 35 Year Celebration, please visit www.gmi-insurance.com.