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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	TIA Contact: Roy Littlefield
September 1, 2005	301-430-7280

TIA ANNOUNCES WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE PROGRAM

Bowie, MD – (September 1, 2005) The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Meadowbrook Insurance Group as its Workers’ Compensation Insurance program provider. This program is part of TIA’s goal of continuing its efforts to offer a complete insurance package to its membership. Meadowbrook is one of the 25 largest insurance brokers in the nation, making it one of the most reliable and successful programs available.

“Of the numerous member benefits that a trade association can provide, insurance programs can have the most immediate effect on the bottom line,” said Roy Littlefield, TIA Executive Vice President. “After all, any savings in premiums goes straight to the bottom line.”

The most unique feature and appealing benefit to the Meadowbrook program is that TIA members also have the opportunity to share in potential dividends. Each year, eligible members can receive part of their workers’ compensation premium as a dividend. If total premiums collected exceed total losses paid, each participant receives a dividend. It is important to note that dividends are not guaranteed since they are based on the combined claim costs of all TIA participants.

The Meadowbrook Plan offers participating members exceptional opportunities to save money. Their expert claims management and loss control programs help improve participants workers’ compensation claims history which in turn drives down premium costs. Meadowbrook is looking for partners who are serious about eliminating accidents and willing to make the necessary changes to their business model in order to create a safe workplace.

“Our partnership with Meadowbrook Insurance Group is based on the mutual goal of bringing value and service to the TIA Membership,” said Dick Gust, TIA President.

For more information on the program, call 800-726-9006 or visit Meadowbrook on the web at www.wcpolicy.com/tia.
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TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has a history that spans more than 80 years and includes several name changes. Originally known as the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), the organization gave birth over the years to the American Retreaders Association (ARA) and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). ARA changed its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and merged with TANA in 2002 to form the current Tire Industry Association (TIA), which now represents every interest in the tire industry.

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