Fort Wayne, Ind. (February 15, 2012): K&K Insurance, a division of Aon Affinity and a managing general underwriter offering insurance products and services to the sports, leisure and entertainment industries, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Since its origin as a motorsports insurance provider in 1952, K&K has delivered innovative and competitive insurance products developed for unique specialty markets.
"For six decades, K&K has remained strong through many changes in the insurance climate," said Todd Bixler, Chief Executive Officer of K&K Insurance. "I attribute our success to two things: first, a focus on the unique needs of the sports and leisure industry, enabling K&K to provide specialized coverage and client-focused claims handling for our insureds. Second, our colleagues at K&K are among the most knowledgeable and dedicated in the industry and their understanding of the recreational insurance market is second to none," Bixler added.
The company pays commission to agents and offers over 70 specialty programs for risks including: arenas, aquariums and zoos, bowling and billiard centers, camps, campgrounds, convention centers, entertainers, exhibitors and vendors, facilities, family fun centers, festivals, fairs, franchised powersport dealerships, gaming risks, health clubs, horse and dog tracks, intercollegiate sports, K-12 insurance, professional and amateur sports, martial arts, gymnastics and dance studios, motorsports race team and tracks, outfitters & guides, skating rinks, special events, sports facilities, and stadiums. For more information, visit www.kandkinsurance.com.
K&K was originally founded by Nord and Teddi Krauskopf to provide insurance products for motorsports participants. Nord’s involvement as a team owner and sponsor gave him an insider perspective on the coverage needs of the motorsports industry. His dedication to motorsports eventually resulted in winning the Grand National Championship in 1970; the team was led by legendary driver Bobby Isaac and Crew Chief Harry Hyde.
About K&K
K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a division of Aon Affinity, is a managing general underwriter offering insurance products and services to the sports, motorsports, recreation, leisure and entertainment industries. For more information, visit www.kandkinsurance.com.