Trident Forms Strategic Agreement with Vaaler

Trident Insurance Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Argonaut Group Inc., entered into a strategic agreement with Vaaler Insurance to be its exclusive program manager for writing public schools in the state of Minnesota. Trident’s public school program targets school districts with an average daily attendance of 35,000 students or less enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The program will be insured by Argonaut Insurance Company, with underwriting and claim services provided by Trident.

Trident President, Michael Arledge, stated, “Trident is pleased to be able to expand its offerings in Minnesota through this new alliance with Vaaler Insurance, a firm that understands the importance of VIP service. Combining Vaaler’s 28 years of experience and dedication to Minnesota schools with Trident’s comprehensive line of insurance products and services tailored to the needs of school districts presents a great opportunity to enhance both of our organizations. Together, we will be able to deliver an excellent product and uncompromising service to public schools in Minnesota.”

Vaaler Insurance Executive Vice President, Bruce Vaaler, added, “Given its market leadership in the public entity sector, Trident was a natural fit for Vaaler’s school insurance unit. Vaaler and Trident are proud to offer their unique and thorough understanding of the insurance and risk management needs of public entities to Minnesota educators.”

Trident’s property and liability school program offers General Liability, Educators’ Legal Liability, Automobile Liability, Property, Inland Marine, and Identity Theft Recovery coverage with the goal of providing comprehensive protection at a reasonable cost. In addition to Minnesota, Trident underwrites public school programs in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Source: Trident Insurance Services