SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) today announced that ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ has been chosen as the endorsed business insurance carrier of choice by the CMTA.

As a world leader in advancing safety and writing coverages across 90 percent of all manufacturing classes, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ was selected by the CMTA, working with broker Warren G. Bender Co., because of its depth of experience in the industry, financial strength and expertise in coordinating end-to-end coverage programs for today's modern manufacturers.

"This endorsement affirms ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s positon as the premier provider of insurance coverages, claim and risk control services for manufacturers," said Franklin Maccotan, director and industry leader, Manufacturing, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. "ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s goals align with the CMTA's mission of helping California manufacturers protect the safety of their employees and the public, as well as the assets of its members. The endorsement allows ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ to be even more responsive to the unique needs and concerns of the manufacturing community."

The CMTA represents over 400 manufacturing, processing and technology-based companies, and works to improve a strong business climate for an economic sector that generates more than $230 billion annually and employs more than 1.2 million Californians.

"CMTA is proud to announce its partnership with ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ to deliver a premier and cost-competitive commercial insurance package to its members," said Dorothy Rothrock, president, CMTA. "California manufacturers are the backbone of our state's economy and innovation. Because comprehensive insurance protection and effective risk control support is a critical component to operating in California, the CMTA looked at many potential partners. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, with its experience and long history of end-to-end coverage and manufacturing focus, was the clear choice to deliver the best program."

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is the endorsed business insurance carrier for more than 15 national trade associations, including the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) and the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA). ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is also a member of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

To learn more about ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s manufacturing industry capabilities, visit .

About ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is the country's eighth largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th largest property and casualty company. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s insurance products include standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s services include risk management, information services, underwriting, risk control and claims administration. Please remember that only the relevant insurance policy can provide the actual terms, coverages, amounts, conditions and exclusions for an insured. All products and services may not be available in all states and may be subject to change without notice. Use of the term "partnership" and/or "partner" should not be construed to represent a legally binding partnership. For more information, please visit ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ at . "ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½" is a service mark registered by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Financial Corporation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Certain ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Financial Corporation subsidiaries use the "ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½" service mark in connection with insurance underwriting and claims activities.

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About CMTA
CMTA works to create a strong business climate for a manufacturing sector that generates more than $230 billion in revenue every year and employs more than 1.2 million Californians. For more information, please visit the CMTA at .

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CONTACTS:
Andy Viglietti, 916-498-3340, CMTA
Gino DiCaro, 916-498-3347, CMTA
Brandon Davis, 312-822-5167, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
Sarah Pang, 312-822-6394, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½

SOURCE ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½; California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA)

SOURCE: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½; California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA)