Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Risk Management Partner Since 1989
DLD Insurance Brokers, founded in 1989 by Dana Dowers, operates as a boutique insurance brokerage dedicated to providing tailored risk management solutions. Our team of technical specialists prioritizes client relationships, recognizing that insurance is a critical component of business health rather than a commodity. With expertise in identifying coverage gaps and monitoring evolving insurance markets, we serve global corporations and high-net-worth families across industries like construction, manufacturing, real estate, and technology.Our long-term partnerships with premier insurers enable customized programs that align with clients' unique needs. We emphasize education, proactive risk mitigation, and claims management to ensure comprehensive protection. As an extension of our clients' organizations, we commit to growing alongside their evolving needs while maintaining a focus on value-driven service and market vigilance.
Services
Casualty Insurance
Environmental Liability
Executive Liability
Private Client Services
Property Insurance
Risk Management
Surety Bonds
Workers Compensation
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience in insurance brokerage since 1989
- Customized insurance programs tailored to unique business needs
- Specialized expertise in construction, manufacturing, real estate, and technology industries
- Strong relationships with premier insurance providers for competitive solutions
- Comprehensive risk management approach covering mitigation, education, and claims handling
Services
Casualty Insurance
Our casualty insurance solutions protect businesses from financial impacts of liability claims. We specialize in general liability, auto liability, umbrella coverage, and product recall insurance. By understanding specific industry exposures in construction, manufacturing, and retail sectors, we create customized programs that mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
Property Insurance
Property insurance services cover real estate, equipment, and inventory for businesses. Our offerings include real property coverage, boiler and machinery protection, business interruption insurance, and ocean cargo policies. We work with large real estate managers and manufacturers to develop comprehensive programs that safeguard physical assets and maintain operational continuity during disruptions.
Risk Management
Our risk management services involve thorough exposure analysis, policy specification development, and carrier proposal evaluation. We provide ongoing education about contract requirements, lender negotiations, and claims management while monitoring legal changes to help businesses stay ahead of emerging risks through proactive loss control strategies.
Surety Bonds
Surety bond solutions include subdivision, utility, contractors license, and tax appeal bonds. Our team leverages strong carrier relationships to provide swift bond placements for commercial entities and nonprofits. We focus on balance sheet strength analysis and strategic consultation to meet immediate bonding requirements across various industries.
Workers Compensation
Workers compensation services feature program design, claims consulting, and premium audit verification. We help businesses reduce total cost of risk through customized solutions that address specific workplace hazards while providing litigation support and loss control optimization strategies tailored to industry-specific regulatory requirements.
People
Dana Dowers
Founder
Dana Dowers founded DLD Insurance Brokers in 1989 with a vision to create a client-centric insurance brokerage. With over three decades of industry experience, she established the company's reputation for personalized service and technical expertise in risk management solutions.
Questions
What industries does DLD Insurance serve?
We specialize in construction, manufacturing, real estate, and technology sectors while serving global corporations and high-net-worth families with tailored insurance solutions.
How do you customize insurance programs?
Our team conducts detailed exposure analyses, develops customized policy specifications, and evaluates carrier proposals annually to create insurance programs aligned with each client's unique operational needs and risk profile.
What risk management services do you offer?
We provide exposure analysis, contract review, lender negotiation support, claims management, loss control inspections, and regulatory compliance monitoring to help businesses proactively manage evolving risks.
How do you handle claims processing?
Our team facilitates claims from discovery to settlement by coordinating with carrier adjusters, exploring alternative recovery options, and providing regular progress reports tailored to each client's specific requirements.
What sets DLD apart from other brokers?
We combine 30+ years of industry experience with a boutique approach, maintaining long-term carrier relationships while focusing on client education and customized solutions rather than standardized insurance products.
Reviews (1)
James Griffiths
May 12, 2017
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Amazing service and kind and helpful staff, DLD Insurance is a premier insurance company. They care about their clients and not just the bottom line, and are active in philanthropic and community causes as well. Great agency.
