November 2012 – The Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) awarded two of its member agencies, Coastal Insurance Underwriters and Fulcrum Insurance Underwriters, the Association’s Best Practice Designation at their 12th Annual Summit, October 29-31, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Jeremy Hitzig, TMPAA President stated, “The Association is proud to award Coastal Insurance Underwriters and Fulcrum Insurance Programs the Best Practice Designation.  Our continuing mission as an association is to promote excellence in our industry segment.  Both Coastal and Fulcrum represent this excellence and join an elite group of agencies who have received this recognition.”

Chuck Bushong, President/ CEO states, “We at Coastal Insurance Underwriters, Inc. truly value the platform that Target Markets offers to Program Administrators.  The opportunity to be evaluated within our class and to be reviewed from the perspective of our peer group has been very insightful.  We are always striving to improve our company, and the Best Practices designation process has allowed us the opportunity to take a thorough look into our business processes.  As a result we endeavor to continue to increase efficiency and improve service to our agents. “

“Fulcrum sought out the designation because we are dedicated to meeting the highest standards of program administration and are excited to join such an impressive group of our peers who have already received this best-in-class recognition,” stated Dusty Rowland, President and CEO of Fulcrum Insurance Programs.  “In addition to providing a framework for continued improvement in efficiency and accuracy, the process helped our teams come together to achieve a very important strategic initiative that has already paid dividends.”        

The Target Markets Program Administrators Association is an organization dedicated to the unique challenges of insurance program administration.   The TMPAA’s mission is to help Program Administrators conduct their business more efficiently, with greater proficiency and profitability.   The organization provides its membership with an array of business and educational services including access to program carrier decision makers, best practice information and recognition, Target University, Program Marketing and Distribution, Target Programs (online portal), Industry Studies and two annual Member Meetings. 

Program Specialist/MGA’s interested in learning more about the TMPAA Best Practice Designation or the Association can find information at www.targetmarkets.com or by calling 877-347-5700.  

Coastal Insurance Underwriters can be found at www.ciuins.com, Fulcrum Insurance Programs can be found at www.fulcrumprograms.com.