United States Hub
The United States Hub:
In 2004, it was decided that Gordon & Associates Insurance Agency Inc. needed an international base for its operations in order to optimise its business potential. The Philippines, from where the company initially began operating, was too restrictive both in terms of location and local business constraints.
After a period of research, it was decided that Offshore Delaware, USA, offered the best conditions for the company to perform regarding freedom on a global basis. The only limitation was the prohibition of doing business on the US mainland which was not a problem as this was not the company’s intention. The company then went ahead and opened its head office, Gordon & Associates Insurance Agency Inc. (Head Office) Limited LLC., which began operating in late 2004.
At first, the company focused on its Far East business but later began to develop business in the European Union. As a result, the company now has a well rounded client base.
Later in 2004, the company decided it needed a facility to write its own business, where it appeared favorable to do so. Following the success of its head office company, it was decided that again Offshore Delaware would provide the best place for this development. The South of England Mutual was established with the capacity to accept multiple types of business. As it is run on a mutual basis, the ownership belongs to its members, and Gordon & Associates Insurance Agency Inc. (Head Office) Limited LLC. act as its managers. This arrangement has developed successfully alongside the head office company.
In 2008, the head office company signed a strategic partnership agreement with Shipowners Mutual for Philippine business, which is the largest club in the world providing insurance for small to medium sized vessels being up to Gross Tonnage 20,000. As a result, all Gordon & Associates Protection & Indemnity business for vessels up to Gross Tonnage 20,000 is placed with Shipowners Mutual and the partnership has been a great success for both parties.
The US Hub has become the central focal point for the structural development of the Gordon & Associates Group and has enabled it to prosper on a global basis.