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Serving the “Green Industry” Since 1983

 

Contents

 

 About our CGKA program

   Who We Are
   Specialized Coverage Options
   Links
   A List Of Some Of Our Accounts
 

About our CGKA Insurance Program

Since 1983, we have been the managing general agent for the Connecticut Groundskeepers Association. Whether your business is a Grower, Nursery, Garden Center, Landscape Contractor, or Lawn Maintenance firm, Commercial Insurance Associates has developed a thorough understanding of your operations. As an independent agent representing multiple insurance carriers, we have the ability to give you Specialized Coverage Options to best fit your needs and budget. Let us show you how your business can benefit from our many years of experience in the “Green Industry”.

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Who We Are

Established in 1977 by John Caldarella, Jr. Our company has grown to a full service insurance agency. Currently, Commercial Insurance Associates serves the insurance needs of about 200 Green Industry companies in the entire State of Connecticut. Our office includes state-of-the-art computer system for record keeping. In addition, we have a special rating computer so that instant rate comparisons can be made of the countries finest insurance companies. Our new website also offers convenient quote requests and policy service online all the time.

OUR AIMS.....

To reduce your insurance cost.
To reduce your gaps in coverage

Our professional staff analyzes your insurance requirements first from the viewpoint of risk. By risk elimination, risk reduction, risk transfer or risk assumption the cost of your package of insurance may be considerably reduced.

The Services You Can Expect

  • A complete analysis of your insurance needs.
  • We design a responsible protection program for you.
  • We select the company or companies best suited to your situation.
  • We present you with a competitively priced proposal.
  • We move quickly to get fair, prompt settlement of your claims.
  • We periodically review the adequacy of your insurance program.
  • We look for ways to save you money.

We Are An Independent Insurance Agency

We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you. We work on your side when you have a loss and follow through to see that you get fair, prompt payment. We represent a carefully selected group of financially sound, reputable insurance companies, and we place your policy with the company offering the best coverage at a competitive price.

A Professional Agency With Personal Service

Commercial Insurance Associates is a firm of proven professionals and caring and conscientious people; the kind of people you can depend on.
Our primary objectives are:

  • to be honest and fair in all our dealings
  • to be interested in people and their problems
  • to treat the client's needs as though they were our own

We have a commitment to maintain a high standard of excellence in all that we do and to establish a firm relationship of mutual trust and service with each of our clients.

Who We Are...

Our expertise is based on a well trained, experienced professional staff and a serious conscientious attitude toward our clients.
Shown below is a list of our Commercial Insurance Associates "family":

  • John Caldarella, Jr. President
  • David Caldarella Vice President
  • Marie Cusano Commercial Lines Manager
  • Sandee Hennessy Personal Lines Manager
  • Carol Halkovic Customer Service Representative
  • Barbara Mudge Bookkeeping, Document Management
  • Donna Cusano Marketing

A Partial List of The Companies We Represent

 
  • Travelers Insurance Company
  • CNA Insurance Company
  • Peerless Insurance Company 
  • Hanover Insurance Company
  • Zurich Insurance Company
  • Middlesex Mutual Insurance Company
  • Progressive Companies
  • Cybercomp Insurance Company
  •  Firstcomp Underwriters
 

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Specialized Coverage Options

Our companies can provide you with specialized coverage not included in most insurance programs. Some endorsements include:

   Pesticide / Herbicide Applicator Coverage
   Landscaper Limited Pollution Coverage – Worksite
   Transportation of Designated Pollutants
   Nursery Growing Stock Coverage – Named Perils

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Links

   Connecticut Groundskeepers Association
   Connecticut Insurance Department

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A List Of Some Of Our Accounts

   Cromwell Growers, Cromwell CT
   Vinny’s Garden Center, Wallingford CT
   Grasshopper Lawns, Naugatuck CT
   Preferred Properties, Cheshire CT
   Tice Lawn Maintenance, LLC., Prospect CT
   Van Wilgen’s Garden Center, Branford CT
   Robert Hansen Landscaping, LLC. Shelton CT
   TLC Lawn & Landscaping , Stamford CT
   Anthony Pisano Landscaping, Greenwich CT
   Carlton Gardens, Hamden CT
   Burhoe Landscaping & Lawn Service, Unionville CT
   Peterson Landscaping Service Inc., West Hartford CT
   Wertheimer & Associates, Old Lyme CT
   Natureworks Horticultural, Northford CT
   Greenwoods, Litchfield CT
   Betts Landscaping, Stamford CT
   Glen Terrace Landscaping, Hamden CT
   Country Gardens of Bristol, Bristol CT

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