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Kansas Builders Insurance Group ( KBIG )
Serving the Construction Industry for over 25 years
Tell us a little about the KBIG Mission and Company History
“ We exist solely for the benefit of our members .” explains Doug Hamilton , Administrator of Kansas Builders Insurance Group . “ Without our members , we are nothing . We came into existence for them and we function only for their benefit .”
Kansas Builders Insurance Group , formerly the Kansas Building Industry Workers Compensation Fund , is a group funded pool celebrating its 25th year of operation . In 1993 , when some insurance carriers were exiting the state of Kansas or were no longer willing to write workers compensation for the construction industry , KBIG was formed out of the need for accessible and affordable workers compensation for Kansas builders . Janet Stubbs , the first Administrator for KBIG , joined forces with the Kansas Building Industry Association ( KBIA ) and a group of 17 builders , and through their hard work and passion , the Fund began on February 1st , 1993 . In the early years , most of the critical service components were outsourced , however over time , all the pieces were brought in-house , including Underwriting & Member Services , the Claims Department , Legal Services and Loss Control & Safety Services . One by one , each piece was integrated into what is KBIG ’ s current operation .
From the very beginning , the primary goal has been to be a benefit to its members and to operate the organization in an effective and efficient manner . This management philosophy of efficiency has allowed KBIG to deliver on its mission to return all unused premiums back to its members , and since its inception , over 7 million dollars have been returned .
How important is the KBIG partnership with independent agents ?
Although the organization was built for its members , it certainly could not exist without the critical role of the independent agent . KBIG has always relied upon the outstanding network of independent agents to sell its coverage . Agents have come to depend on the experience , knowledge , and service that KBIG provides directly to their clients .
What are some of your future areas of focus ?
EASE OF DOING BUSINESS : During this 25th year of operation , KBIG has recommitted to meeting the needs of their business partners by evaluating every phase of their business .
According to Hamilton , “ Although we continually evaluate ourselves , we are excited to take a fresh look at every facet of our business and critique the benefit we provide to our insureds , our agents and even our vendors .”
SAFETY , TRAINING , AND EDUCATION : In the world of workers compensation , the role and the importance of safety and loss control simply cannot be overstated . “ Providing resources to our members will help them reduce accidents which is a benefit to our group as a whole ,” Hamilton explains . “ We take safety , education and training very seriously , so our number one goal is to prevent injuries . We offer unlimited safety services and training to our members . We also understand the importance of keeping the employees on the job , so we offer multiple training opportunities . Training can be delivered on site , online or in classroom settings .”
Doug Hamilton Administrator of KBIG
Headquarters : Topeka , Kansas
Year established : 1993
Years in Kansas : 25 +
How do I get an appointment with KBIG ?
To access KBIG ’ s products and services , call 785-266-4540 or email info @ kbig . biz
CLAIMS : When the goal is to provide superior service , at no better time is this tested than when a claim has been submitted . KBIG takes great pride in their claims department , and states they have an obligation to their members and to their employees to thoroughly evaluate each claim as soon as it is reported .
“ Our claims department has continued to expand our services and our diligence toward successfully resolving each claim is one of the best benefits a company like ours can offer ,” Hamilton shares .
COMMUNITY MATTERS : “ We are thrilled to be partnering with Habitat for Humanity ! Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes , communities and hope to those in need and we are excited that our KBIG team can volunteer and support this fantastic organization ! We can think of no better way to show our support of the building community than to be right there with them – shoulder to shoulder – working to better our community ,” Hamilton says .
The past 25 years have shown incredible growth for this organization , and the future of KBIG in Kansas looks brighter than ever !
22 KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER | March - April 2018 |