Who We Are
At Friedlander Group, we understand the valuable relationships you've built with your clients. We recognize that your clients rely on you to provide exceptional value for their premium investments. Friedlander's safety group programs offer you the perfect opportunity to meet and exceed those expectations.
Grow your business and earn commissions on both new placements and renewals by offering your clients Friedlander's comprehensive workers' compensation solutions. Our safety groups feature some of the lowest upfront costs in the industry, with initial discounts averaging up to 35%, and year-end dividends that average 30%. Since 1992, clients saved $826,000,000 on their workers' compensation insurance premiums and our Safety Group members have received $459,000,000 in paid dividends!
While these net savings are unparalleled, it’s our industry-leading value-added services that truly set Friedlander Group apart. Once your clients experience Friedlander’s superior service, discounts, and dividends, you'll find their loyalty is practically guaranteed year after year. Our insurance programs include:
- Friedlander’s 10 Industry-leading NY Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Programs
- Introducing Our New Programs for Financial Services, Building Material Dealers and the Transportation Industry.
- Workers’ Compensation Guaranteed Cost and Alternative Options: Large Deductible and Return of Premium Programs
- Health Providers - Multi-State Workers’ Compensation Coverage is available! Contact us for a quote!
- Unmatched Safety Solutions, Claims Management Services, Fraud Prevention and Underwriting Services that Redefine Excellence
Partner with Friedlander Group and secure the growth, earnings, and client retention you deserve.
Contact Maria Thomas or Donny Nygard to get started!
MARIA THOMAS
631-834-9829
mariat@friedlandergroup.com
(LI, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island)
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DONNA NYGARD
914-844-2195
donnan@friedlandergroup.com
(Remainder of NY, NJ, and CT)
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What Brokers Are Saying About Friedlander Group
Brokers across New York trust Friedlander Group to deliver value, consistency, and real results. Whether it's securing challenging accounts or supporting agency growth, our team is focused on helping brokers succeed. Here’s what a few of them had to say:
“It has been a true pleasure to work with the team at Friedlander Group. We've worked together on a few ‘challenging’ accounts and they've been more than ‘up to the task’! It’s a very confident feeling to introduce a client, knowing that they have both that client and our agency in their best interest. I hope to find more accounts that fit the safety groups that Friedlander Group manages.”
Rick Race, Highstreet
H.G. Ellis Agency
“The Friedlander Group is one of the most competitive workers’ compensation safety groups that has provided us with great service throughout the years. Maria Thomas was exceptionally helpful in providing a pathway for our agency to obtain new business. Thank you Maria and the Friedlander Group!”
Gil Leung, President
Gil Leung & Associates
“Friedlander’s willingness to help and vast knowledge of Workers’ Compensation is second to none. They go above and beyond to help our clients which makes my agency shine. Thank you Friedlander Group for not only making our agency happy…but our clients too!”
Walter A. Sierra, President
W.A. Sierra Insurance Agency
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Dividend History
Since 1992, our 10 Safety Groups have paid members over $459 Million in dividends. Paid dividends are in addition to the up to 35% upfront group discount that Safety Group clients receive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about partnering with us? Find answers to common broker questions about quoting, commissions, and more in our Broker FAQ.
Safety Group Applications
Complete the application for one of our 10 New York Workers’ Compensation Safety Groups and start saving.