November 14, 2013 – Valley Forge, Pa. – GMI Insurance, a leading managing general agency specializing in commercial transportation exposures, announced a unique and exclusive partnership with Charles James Cayias Insurance, Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah. 

This partnership adds a new pilot car program to the GMI portfolio, providing coverage for pilot cars or escort vehicles that accompany oversize load vehicles through a specified area or traffic pattern.

“As part of our 2013 business strategy, GMI has been actively seeking best-in-class specialty agencies to enhance distribution of its commercial auto segments,” says GMI’s Chief Operating Officer, Karen Trudel. “We have been extremely fortunate to be introduced to Charley Cayias, owner and CEO of Charles James Cayias Insurance, Inc. He is a seasoned commercial auto pro bringing one of his superspecialty classes, pilot cars, to the GMI specialty auto packaged program.”

Trudel added, “Charley’s team works in cooperation with North America’s leading escort vehicle trainers, certifying entities and insurance professionals who specialize in protecting the needs of escort operators throughout the United States.”

The Charles James Cayias Professional Pilot Car Insurance Package offers the following insurance coverages: Commercial Automobile, General Liability, Professional Liability, Route Survey and Inland Marine in partnership with GMI Insurance.

“Every state has a different requirement for pilot cars,” says Charles Cayias, President of Charles James Cayias Insurance, Inc. “We help to ensure that all our clients are up to date with the state and federal requirements. Pilot cars must have flags, signs, and lights on the car to warn the public that there is an oversized load coming through. We are very excited to be adding this comprehensive commercial auto package policy in association with GMI.”

About GMI Insurance

GMI Insurance, founded in 1980 by Norman Trudel, has become one of the fastest growing managing general agents in the country. Their suite of transportation-related insurance programs includes Business Auto, Rental Fleet, Contingent Auto Lease and Non-Franchised Auto Dealers. To learn more, visit www.gmi-insurance.com

About Charles James Cayias Insurance

Charles James Cayias Insurance is a third-generation agent that has been licensed since 1977 as one of Utah’s leading general retail agencies based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm has had a long time focus on commercial auto exposures and has become a nationally recognized expert in covering pilot car and escort vehicle risks. To learn more, visit www.cayias.com