Afirm is a leading provider of Premium Audits, Loss Control Inspections & Risk Services nationwide.
Davies expands its North American offering through the acquisition of premium audit, loss control inspection and risk mitigation specialist, Afirm LONDON, UK – 12 April 2023 – Davies, the leading specialist professional services and technology business, serving insurance and highly regulated markets, today announced that it has acquired Afirm Solutions (“Afirm”), the specialist provider of premium…
Fire Sprinkler Systems are extremely complex. The main purpose of these systems is to ensure water is released at the point of a fire’s origin. When correctly done the water will generally extinguish or contain the fire, limiting water damage and fire spread. Smoke often causes more damage to commercial contents than fire or water…
Champions & Charities is our company’s signature philanthropic initiative to give back to the communities where we live and work. The program champions causes important to our associates. As part of Champions & Charities, Afirm associates are provided paid volunteer time off to support nonprofit organizations close to their hearts. The company also makes monetary…
The data does not lie. Multiple research studies have shown that conditions for most at-risk wildlife areas in North American are dryer and warmer than ever before. As a result, the number of large fires have more than doubled between 1984 and 2015 in the western United States according to the Center for Climate Energy…
Afirm remains focused on the health and safety of its team, as well as providing clients a high level of service and responsiveness, regardless of the circumstances. We have resumed physical services where allowed by local governments and of course, you. We maintain a readiness to accommodate our clients and policyholders—performing virtual services when requested,…
As the world becomes more connected, working from home is easier than ever before. With more companies offering flexible commuting policies, the remote job market is growing faster than ever before. For many Americans, this is great news. The boom of remote jobs means that many have more flexibility in choosing where they live, how…
On April 10, Symantec released a study showing two-thirds of hotel websites leak guests’ booking details to third-party sites. Marriott International, which experienced a massive data breach in November 2018, was not included in that study. On February 14, the City of Chicago filed a lawsuit against Marriott International for that breach that exposed the…
Earlier this summer in Daytona Beach, Florida, two roller coaster riders fell 17 feet resulting in severe injuries when a car derailed due to excessive speed. An investigation showed the derailment was likely the result of the initial design of the roller coaster in combination with wear and multiple strains. Nearly a month ago, a…
When transporting items commercially, securing your cargo properly could be the difference between life and death. A mother and daughter were tragically killed this month in Minnesota after an 800-pound boulder fell off a truck and struck their car, according to police. This tragedy – and others that do not involve loss of life –…
An Uber and Lyft driver who live-streamed passengers in his vehicle to a channel on the video streaming website Twitch is part of a growing number of practices that challenge privacy rights in today’s surveillance society. Since March, hundreds of St. Louis-area passengers have been streamed online without their knowledge by their driver, Jason Gargac….
Burning near the western edge of Yosemite National Park, the Ferguson forest fire has burned tens of thousands of acres, injured several firefighters and forced the evacuation of residents in the area. Wildfires are also forcing evacuations in Southern Oregon. In the wake of a wildfire in California that shows few signs of slowing down,…
In 2017, cannabis-related cultivation and retail investments reached $718 million1. In addition, the legal cannabis industry is projected to exceed $50 billion by 2022. It may seem like cannabis is the next California Gold Rush, but while there is great opportunity, there is also great risk. On top of complex and evolving local, state and…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates insurance fraud to cost in excess of $40 billion each year, with premium diversion at the top of the list. Premium Fraud is the willful misrepresentation of information with the intent of paying less than the appropriate premium for an insurance policy or insurance coverage. “There are always companies and…
As your client’s business operations change, so may their insurance premiums. To make certain they are paying the correct premium amount an audit is commonly performed—requiring a premium auditor with a high degree of expertise, professionalism and understanding of your client’s business. Oftentimes, premium auditors are the only in-person interaction a policyholder experiences with a carrier, making…
Brokers and agents often encounter clients whose businesses expose them to particularly complex and dynamic risks—placing them outside of the standard market appetite. When faced with the challenge of a hard-to-place risk, brokers must understand the exposures their clients face, turn to trusted partners to create tailored coverage solutions, and know the mitigating actions clients…
Fort Collins, Colorado (August 22, 2017) – Afirm, a Fort Collins-based international provider of Risk Mitigation, Loss Control, and Premium Audits within the insurance industry, presented a check in the amount of $11,743 to Realities For Children during the company’s annual Leadership Seminar. Realities For Children provides funding and support to 31 youth agencies through its…
Farmington Hills, Michigan (June 6, 2017) – H.W. Kaufman Financial Group, Michigan’s largest insurance company according to the 2017 Crain’s Detroit Business list, announced today that it has acquired Grand Rapids, MI-based Chlystek & White Services (CWS), Inc. – a regional insurance premium audit services company. CWS will become part of Afirm, Kaufman’s leading international…
Fort Collins, Colo. (February 22, 2017) – H.W. Kaufman Financial Group announced today that it has strategically combined US-Reports and Canadian Reports, rebranding both companies under the name Afirm. The merger will continue their global presence and allow a single source for loss control inspection, premium audit, and risk mitigation services under the Afirm brand….
Real estate insurance program manager Distinguished Programs Holdings LLC announced a partnership with Zurich to underwrite a new program, New York Brick & Brownstone. Developed in 2007, the program focuses on smaller New York habitational properties and insures more than 11,000 neighborhood building owners.
FORT COLLINS — Michigan-based H.W. Kaufman Financial Group has acquired Essential Insurance Services Inc. in Conifer and will move its operations to Kaufman’s US-Reports corporate office in Fort Collins.
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