| (Farmington Hills, MI) H.W. Kaufman Financial Group, a privately held company headed by Alan Jay Kaufman acquired US Reports, Inc. a leading, national loss control inspection, premium audit, and risk management services firm. The 70-employee risk inspection services company acquisition adds another dimension to the H.W. Kaufman Financial Group insurance portfolio. "We are proud to welcome US Reports to the H.W. Kaufman Financial Group family," said Kaufman who is Chairman, President and CEO. "This acquisition further strengthens our position in the marketplace allowing us to offer a broader array of high quality and convenient services to our insurance brokers and agents." Other companies within the H.W. Financial Group include: Burns & WilcoxNorth America's largest MGA/wholesale firm. Burns & Wilcox Brokerage--a brokerage firm focusing on complex solutions for agents, brokers and risk managed businesses. Burns & Wilcox Re.--a reinsurance company R.B. Jones--a national specialty brokerage company. Royal Premium--a premium financing company. Minuteman Adjusters--a third party claims administration company. Coleman & Kaufman--a London based brokerage company. US Reports is a family owned company, headquartered in Loveland, CO founded in 1988 by Steve Hitz, who will remain CEO and President. The current US Reports officers, management, and employee team will remain in place. The company will continue to operate as an independent entity. |