COMPANY PROFILE subcontractors , manufacturers , suppliers , and vendors .
Agency characteristics : We will be the best fit for agencies that focus on commercial lines of business and want to work closely with insured in the construction industry .
KEY CONTACT
Doug Hamilton , Administrator ( 785 ) 266-4540
KBIG , formerly the KBIWCF , is a Group Self-Insurance Fund in its third decade of operation . During the 1980 ’ s and early 90 ’ s , many insurance carriers were exiting the state of Kansas , or were no longer willing to write work comp coverage for the construction industry . KBIG was started in 1993 , and was born out of a need for accessible and affordable workers compensation insurance for contractors in Kansas . Together with the Kansas Building Industry Association , ( KBIA ), a small group of builders and construction companies formed the work comp fund .
Corporate Philosophy : The one word that best describes the KBIG philosophy is partnership . They believe that to achieve the best success is when all parties in the relationship are successful . For agents , that means making it easy to write the KBIG product and have open lines of communication along the way . For its insureds , that means virtually unlimited access to free safety services to keep their employees safe . And for the group , that means that when each insured does their part , the entire group is more successful . And with more success , means more money back in their pocket through premium refunds . So yes , partnership is the right word !
Description of appetite : KBIG has an appetite for residential and light commercial . But KBIG has over 100 class codes , which is way more than people think ! As a reflection of the core business , we have approximately 25 class codes in which we are very competitive . They comprise the typical codes used by contractors ,
Key differentiators : The key component that sets KBIG apart from the competition is our “ whatever it takes ” mentality . For the agent , that means that your satisfaction is our greatest priority , and we will do whatever we can to make doing business with us as easy as possible . For your insureds , it means that we will ensure that all the typical pains points , like premium audits , safety visits , and the handling of claims , are handled with the greatest of care . We strive to provide the “ top of the class ” care that the workers expect and deserve with our claims specifically .
Message to members : Our goal at KBIG is to provide agents with an “ easy button ” for writing workers ’ compensation . We make your life easier by providing timely quotes , being accessible for any questions or concerns that arise . We establish a direct relationship with our insureds so they can call us rather than you when it is appropriate . Our underwriters have come from an agency setting , so they understand the agents ’ true needs to get the business written .
Year Founded : 1993
Insurance Type : Workers ’ Compensation
Lines of Business Residential and light commercial
Direct or Agency Bill : Direct bill
AT-A-GLANCE
Appointment requirements : None
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