Food Certification program from Nationwide helps agents provide top protection for food processors and manufacturers

(Rochester, N.,Y. June 22nd, 2016) – Lawley, a Top 100 independent insurance broker in the United States according to Business Insurance, has earned the On Your Side® Food Certification designation from Nationwide Insurance. This first-of-its-kind training program is designed to familiarize agents with the unique risks and insurance needs of businesses involved in food processing and manufacturing.

As a company that insures businesses engaged in all stages of the food chain from the farmer to the processor, Nationwide has recognized this is a niche that requires specialized expertise. During training, agents hear from subject matter experts on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and fleet vehicle safety and also get the latest information on workers compensation, product recall and other issues faced by these business segments.

“We’re excited that Lawley completed this certification program,” said Bill Fritts, Lawley’s Batavia branch Partner. “We’ve made a commitment to help protect food processing and manufacturing businesses with the highest levels of professionalism and service. This certification shows that our agency is committed to staying in front of changing needs, helping protect them now and into the future.”

The designation is intended to help food processing and manufacturing businesses recognize agents who have made a commitment to understanding the complex risks faced by their industries. Only agents who successfully complete the program are awarded the designation.

“We’ve made a commitment to help protect food processing and manufacturing businesses with the highest levels of professionalism and service,” said Bill Fritts, Partner

“Nationwide created the food certification program to provide additional education and resources to insurance agents who have made a commitment to protecting businesses in the food chain,” said Dirk Pollitt, VP of agribusiness sales for Nationwide. “We’re proud of the agents who complete the program and are excited about the level of service that businesses can expect from partnering with Food Certified agents.”

About Lawley
Lawley is a privately-owned, independent regional insurance firm specializing in property, casualty and personal insurance, employee benefits and risk management consulting and ranked among the 100 Largest Insurance Brokers in the U.S., according to Business Insurance magazine.

For over 60 years, Lawley’s team of more than 350 associates have developed customized property, casualty, surety and benefits insurance programs for businesses and municipalities of all sizes along with personalized protection for individuals and their families. Lawley is consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Buffalo Business First.

Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, Lawley has branch offices across New York in Amherst, Batavia, Elmsford, Fredonia, Purchase and Rochester along with Darien, Connecticut and Florham Park, New Jersey. To find out more, visit lawleyinsurance.com.

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