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TADSIG Announces Return ofDividend to MembersErnesto Ancira, Jr. and Tim AkardThe Texas Automobile Dealer Self InsurersGroup (TADSIG) is proud toannounce that continued strong performanceproduced yet another dividendpayment to member-owners this year. Theannouncement was made on June 7, 2010with a check presentation for $294,192.00representing the dividends to be returnedto members of the group.TADSIG has a successful track recordproviding automobile dealers with workers’compensation protection for over fiveyears in Texas. The group continuesto enjoy a very high renewal rateand exceptional performance as aresult of the efforts of the group’smembers. TADSIG is owned, operatedand governed by dealer-ownerswho have a clear understandingof the challenges of operating anautomobile dealership. TADSIGleverages that knowledge to producesuperior results through forwardleaningworkplace safety programsto prevent accidents and proactiveclaims management to contain unnecessarycosts. TADSIG is aboutproviding workers’ compensation on anat-cost basis to members, reducing eachmember’s total cost of risk and enhancingthe success of member dealerships. Thenet results are real dollars saved and valuecreated for members.Here are some key points toconsider about TADSIG:• Five years of solid financial performancewith results consistently outperformingthe insurance industry• Loss Ratios (undeveloped): 2006- 37%,2008- 19%, 2007- 38%, 2009- 35%• Members have earned decreasingpremiums/increasing dividends for 3consecutive years• Professional loss control preventslosses• Dedicated, proactive claims managementwith on-line reporting• Group is protected against large lossesby Excess InsuranceTo learn more, please contact Tim Akard at 512-636-6465 or tim.akard@bwood.com.SEND US YOUR STORY!TADA is very proud of the service each of our members provides to theircommunity, the automotive industry, and to the state of Texas.Let us know if you have a story to share with other members of theAssociation, the public, and policy makers.To be included in a future Dealers’ Choice issue, please send your informationand photos to Donna Norton at dnorton@tada.org or call 512-476-2686.2010 FALL ⎢7