Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Insurance Solutions
Gendelman Agency has been a trusted partner in risk management for over 35 years, founded by Bruce Gendelman with a commitment to meticulous risk assessment and client confidentiality. Our family-run agency operates from multiple locations across the U.S., including Palm Beach, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles, offering tailored insurance solutions for both personal and commercial clients. We specialize in addressing complex exposures through partnerships with leading insurers, ensuring comprehensive coverage for high-net-worth individuals and businesses. Our team of seasoned professionals prioritizes personalized service, conducting detailed analyses of existing insurance programs to identify gaps and optimize protection.With expertise in specialty assets like art collections, yachts, and private aviation, we provide access to markets and liability limits unavailable through mass-market carriers. Our mission remains rooted in safeguarding client assets through technical precision, ethical practices, and unwavering advocacy in claims management. By maintaining a national presence while delivering concierge-level service, we bridge the gap between traditional insurance models and the evolving needs of discerning clients.
Services
Personal Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Property Management
Maritime Insurance
Workers Compensation
Family Office Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
Yacht Insurance
Art Collections Insurance
Excess Liability
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in tailored insurance solutions for complex risks
- Our family-run agency maintains total confidentiality in all client relationships
- We operate from 20+ strategic locations nationwide for localized expertise
- Our team specializes in hard-to-place coverage for high-value assets
- We provide access to specialty markets with liability limits up to $100M
Services
Personal Insurance
Our personal insurance programs protect high-net-worth individuals' assets through customized policies addressing homeowners, automobiles, art collections, and liability exposures. We partner with specialty carriers like AIG and Chubb to provide coverage limits up to $100 million, ensuring comprehensive protection for unique assets. Our team conducts detailed policy analyses to identify gaps in existing coverage and implement solutions for flood, excess liability, and employment practices liability.
Commercial Insurance
Commercial insurance solutions address business-specific risks including property damage, liability claims, and workers compensation requirements. We specialize in complex commercial exposures for companies operating in multiple jurisdictions, providing tailored programs that cover domestic staff liabilities and business pursuit exclusions. Our expertise extends to directors & officers liability and specialized industry risks requiring excess coverage beyond standard policy limits.
Maritime Insurance
Maritime insurance protects yacht owners against physical damage and liability exposures through specialized policies tailored to vessel specifications. Our coverage includes protection for custom watercraft, liability for passenger injuries, and environmental damage provisions. We work with underwriters experienced in insuring luxury yachts and commercial marine operations, ensuring comprehensive protection that standard homeowners policies exclude.
Workers Compensation
Workers compensation insurance fulfills legal requirements while protecting businesses against claims from employee work-related injuries or illnesses. We provide coverage solutions that adapt to changing state regulations, particularly addressing domestic employee exposures often overlooked in standard policies. Our programs include defense base act insurance for overseas operations and specialized coverage for household staff across multiple jurisdictions.
Family Office Insurance
Family office insurance programs safeguard multi-generational wealth through integrated coverage solutions for personal and business assets. We address unique exposures including board service liabilities, family trust responsibilities, and business pursuit exclusions in residential policies. Our specialists coordinate coverage across multiple properties and jurisdictions, ensuring protection aligns with comprehensive wealth management strategies.
People
Bruce P. Gendelman
Chairman
Founder with 35+ years of experience in risk assessment and insurance solutions, specializing in high-net-worth client protection while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
Joseph O. Gendelman
President and CEO
Leads strategic operations with expertise in commercial insurance programs and client relationship management across multiple industry sectors.
Christopher J. Goldberg
Executive Vice President
Specializes in Washington DC market insurance solutions with focus on policyholder advocacy and complex risk management strategies.
Betty Chrustowski
Senior Vice President
Milwaukee-based insurance expert with extensive experience in property-casualty programs for Midwest clients and their asset protection needs.
Joseph M. Weiss
Senior Vice President
Wealth management specialist integrating insurance solutions with investment strategies, holding CIMA and CPWA designations for comprehensive financial planning.
Questions
What types of insurance do you specialize in?
We specialize in personal and commercial insurance for high-net-worth individuals, including coverage for homes, yachts, art collections, and complex liability exposures.
How do you tailor insurance programs to individual needs?
Our team conducts detailed risk assessments to identify coverage gaps and implement customized solutions through specialty insurance markets unavailable to mass providers.
Do you serve clients outside the Palm Beach area?
Yes, we operate from 20+ locations nationwide including Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C., serving clients across the United States.
How can I request a risk assessment?
Contact our concierge line at 800-845-4145 or submit an online consultation request to schedule your complimentary risk assessment with a specialist.
What makes your agency different from other insurers?
As a family-run agency with 35+ years of experience, we combine technical expertise with personalized service while maintaining strict client confidentiality.
