HFIA Offers New Business Insurance Program to Members

Furniture World Magazine

A new insurance program for business owners is now available to members of Home Furnishings International Association (HFIA). The program offers property, general liability, commercial automobile, workers' compensation, and umbrella liability coverage from an “A” rated insurance carrier. “We've long looked to the Association for our insurance coverage. We look forward to the benefits of this new business insurance program,” says Ken Stimson, of Stimson Furniture Company. Jim Saris, who also manages the Association's health insurance program, has joined forces with Mesirow Financial to launch this new business insurance program. “We are excited that we now offer programs to address all the business insurance needs of HFIA's members,” commented Mr. Saris. Features of the new HFIA insurance program include: -Competitive pricing -Streamlined application process -Service center with a toll free number for HFIA members -Direct carrier access for certificates and policy changes 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Eastern Time) -24 hour claim reporting and assistance “We anticipate a great deal of interest and a high response rate to this program,” says HFIA associate Jana Sutherland. “Mesirow Financial has worked with our insurer to develop a short form application and there is no cost or obligation for getting pricing.” For answers to your questions or more information, contact Jim Saris at 815-479-0216, Jana Sutherland at the Association office, 800-942-4663 or by e-mail at jana@hfia.com. Mesirow Financial is a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Chicago offering investment management, investment services, insurance services, investment banking, consulting and real estate services. Founded in 1937, it is an employee-owned, private company with over 1,000 employees in 17 offices across the country. Mesirow Financial's Insurance Services Division is the largest independent brokerage and consulting firm in the Chicago area and ranks among the top 40 in the country. For more information about Mesirow Financial, visit its website at www.mesirowfinancial.com.