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Beach and palm trees representing Alternative Markets, a specialty division of Great American InsuranceAlternative Markets Division is an expert in risk financing techniques, focusing on captives and large deductible structures that provide the opportunity to establish long-term, profitable partnerships with entrepreneurial agents, associations and large account customers.

Captives
Our captive business model emphasizes true partnership.  We customize the design and structure of each opportunity to best fit our customers’ needs.  The preferred risk-sharing structure is a 50/50 quota share participation that enables us to act as both insurer and reinsurer to your business, while at the same time facilitating transparent communication and collaboration.

Operating under a “best in class” philosophy, our underwriting appetite ranges from small business (BOP)  to large account customers in a variety of operations, from manufacturing and wholesalers to service and retail exposures.  Additionally, we entertain all primary lines of coverage within a captive – automobile, general liability, property and workers compensation & employers liability – and are able to provide you with an umbrella market outside of the captive.  It is our preference to be a multi-line solution to you and your clients, though we will entertain mono-line opportunities.

All services are executed intelligently, and we offer the full suite of carrier services.  Our team is comprised of tenured captive experts, responsive to the needs of both you and your clients.  We are also open to unbundling services, subject to demonstrated expertise and the ability to meet our handling requirements.

Captive partners may domicile either on shore or offshore and also have the option of owning their captive or participating in a rent-a-captive facility.  Agreements are negotiated annually and collateral terms are fair. 

We believe our model to be a leader in the alternative risk marketplace, though only for a select number of organizations.  Our due diligence process is deliberate and we are focused on ensuring that all of our partnerships have the ability to achieve a favorable financial return for all involved.

Funded Large Deductible
Strategic Comp is a leader in providing workers compensation solutions for large account customers seeking greater control of their bottom line.  By pairing intensive loss prevention efforts, safety programs, and aggressive claims management with an innovative paid loss deductible program, business owners are able to transform their operation, reducing the overall cost of insurance.

For more information please visit us at www.strategiccomp.com 

Contact
Office Locations

Alternative Markets
5789 Widewaters Parkway 2nd Floor
Syracuse, NY 13214-1855

49 East Fourth Street
Suite 700
Cincinnati, OH 45202-3803

Mail pertaining to Claims:

P.O. Box 5432
Cincinnati, OH  45201-5432

Contacts

Profit Center Manager
Gary Powers
Divisional President
Phone: 888-677-5872 ext. 28
Fax: Fax: 315-446-5853
Email: gpowers@gaic.com

Underwriting
Larry LesChander
Divisional Senior Vice President
Phone: 513-412-4376
Fax: Fax: 513-369-3658
Email: lleschander@gaic.com

Marketing
Jerry Czekalski
Divisional Senior Vice President
Phone: 513-287-8104
Fax: Fax: 513-419-2000
Email: jczekalski@gaic.com

Claims
Thomas P. Jabs
Divisional Senior Vice President
Phone: 513-287-8132
Fax: Fax: 513-412-4113
Email: tjabs@gaic.com