RESEARCH UNDERWRITERS, LLC
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Research Underwriters is a specialty insurance broker and managing general agent. Our unique business specializes in providing solutions to complex insurance problems across many industries, with specific emphasis on commercial transportation. Our mission is to provide the most innovative, cost-effective insurance products while establishing a long-term partnership with every client. We presently serve over 3,500 businesses throughout the country. Our office maintains the most state-of-the-art account management facility available, and our highly trained insurance professionals are available to answer all questions as well as provide same day processing of requests. We don’t believe in just selling insurance; we believe in developing long-term relationships based on service, trust, and integrity. Our commitment to these ideals is unrivaled. Research Underwriters has served as a leading independent agency for nearly 60 years, growing from a one-man operation into a national leader in the insurance industry. Founded in 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA., Research Underwriters began operations with just one employee; its founder, Stan Friedberg. In these early days, the company had a broad focus, providing insurance solutions for an array of individuals and business concerns. It was not until Stan’s son, Stephen, joined Research Underwriters that the company began to develop its specialty in the transportation insurance arena. Stan and Steve, along with a growing staff, began to focus on commercial transportation operations, such as taxi, limousine, bus, and paratransit companies. Starting small and local, the company learned the challenges associated with managing these types of businesses, and sought to develop long-lasting relationships in the industry that would yield benefits for transportation company owners. Recognizing the challenges that transportation companies were having in standard markets, Research Underwriters endeavored to create a new insurance company that would be designed from the ground up to provide solutions for the unique risks associated with the transportation industry. In 2004, Freedom Advantage Insurance Co. was founded as a broker-controlled insurer. Freedom Advantage enjoys a Financial Stability Rating® of “A,” and remains committed to delivering the highest quality insurance products for its customers. Starting from one employee in Pittsburgh, PA., Research Underwriters now has a national presence, with offices located in cities across the country and more than 3,500 valued customers. Research Underwriters continues to stand for integrity and trust, and while much has changed since 1958, a commitment to providing the highest quality, most competitive insurance solutions has remained constant. Research Underwriters takes seriously its commitment to community service and involvement. Since our founding, Research Underwriters has dedicated countless hours to local communities, and continues to seek out opportunities to assist organizations and individuals in need. We recognize that we are in business not just to grow the bottom line, but to grow and strengthen our region as well. We take this corporate responsibility to heart, and are proud to partner with a number of organizations in the Pittsburgh region. Research Underwriters has partnered with the Pittsburgh Harlequins Rugby Football Club for over 30 years, sponsoring both the club’s facilities expansion and its youth mentoring program. The program instills the values of accountability, responsibility, and teamwork in its participants, who range in age from 8-14 and come from all neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Research Underwriters President Stephen Friedberg, a rugby player for three decades, is a Director for the youth mentoring program. Another community partnership that Research Underwriters is proud to participate in is the Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Foundation. Founded in 1997 by company president Stephen Friedberg, this scholarship foundation has raised over $100,000 through a juried art competition. These funds benefit deserving Pittsburgh area art students. In recent years, we have partnered with the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild in their mission to “educate and inspire urban youth through the arts.” Learn more about Research Underwriters Research Underwriters has served as a national leader in the transportation insurance industry for nearly 60 years. Our specialization and commitment to this industry ensures that our clients receive the coverages they need, at the most affordable rates available. We offer a wide variety of coverages for your taxi company, with broad acceptability of vehicles and drivers. Ensure you have the right protections in place in the event of an accident, damage to your vehicle, or injury to a passenger. We provide insurance for all trucking operations, including dry freight commodities, refrigerated commodities, flat-bed operations, and general trucking. We represent carriers that can provide coverage for local, intermediate, and long-distance radius operations. Whether you have a single truck or a large fleet, we have insurance solutions for your business. Our knowledgeable staff will review your insurance needs and provide you with a free, no obligation quote. Sign up for our mailing list to receive company updates, industry news, and more. Thank you for your interest in more information from Research Underwriters.