Name: Phil Klein Insurance Group
Address: 7125 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 302, West Bloomfield, MI, 48322
Telephone: 248-682-7445

How Excess Liability Insurance Works

Posted on August 29, 2025August 13, 2025 by agentinsure

Some business situations come with additional risks. Even if your business operations don’t inherently produce excess risk, you may encounter customers who claim you acted inappropriately and caused them harm. You can protect your business in West Bloomfield, MI, with excess liability insurance, which provides an extra layer of protection against various risks. Phil Klein Insurance Group can help you find the right coverage to safeguard your business from excessive risks.

Umbrella Insurance Provides Excess Liability Coverage

Some businesses face more risks than others. For instance, if your company operates in the construction industry, you may encounter risks from injuries or destructive events involving clients and visitors to your construction sites. While standard commercial insurance policies offer liability protection, certain situations can exceed the limits of these policies. Umbrella insurance provides an added layer of protection beyond your basic coverage. An umbrella policy can be the difference between maintaining your company’s operations and losing it due to an expensive lawsuit.

When Does Umbrella Insurance Apply?

If someone sues your business because they are dissatisfied or believe you acted negligently, your primary business insurance policies will handle the initial claims. However, these protections may not be sufficient when lawsuits reach hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Umbrella insurance kicks in once you’ve exhausted the liability limits of your standard commercial insurance policies. For example, if your commercial insurance policy has a liability limit of $500,000, an umbrella insurance policy will cover claims and court costs exceeding that amount. Umbrella insurance provides coverage regardless of whether you are found liable, often making the difference between keeping and losing your business.

Learn more about how umbrella insurance can protect your company. Schedule a consultation today with Phil Klein Insurance Group, serving West Bloomfield, MI.

PKIG Places at 21 on Crain’s Cool Places to Work

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 by Owen Rosen

The team at West Bloomfield Independent Insurance Agency, PKIG were recently treated to a BIG surprise…we placed in the top quartile of the Crain’s Cool Places to Work.

Earlier in 2021 the leadership group made a decision to apply for Cool Places to Work. We knew it would be good for morale, hiring and our overall brand.

We knew we had a cool place and decided to run through the process.

One of the steps was getting your staff to answer a survey.

We were excited to find out we had 100% participation on this.

Knowing the team was going to take the time to fill out the survey, it was likely they would say good things.

And they sure must have…

In June we found out that we had placed in the top 100 out of close to 900 applicants.

Late August there was a special online viewing party to see how each of the companies ended up.

The leadership team thought it would be a great day to bring lunch in for the team and tell them there was a special webinar we needed to watch.

That ruse didn’t last long.

Lunch was great.

Watching our teammates see how we progressed toward the top of the list was even better.

You can see the excitement for yourself as we pass the top 75, 50 and 25.

The place was rocking when we landed at # 21.

Not a bad placement for our very first time being on the list.

We hope you enjoy the video.

Oh, and if you know anyone who is licensed in P&C insurance and is looking for a job, they can check out our job openings here.

Enjoy!

PKIG Receives President’s Club Award from Citizens Insurance

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by Owen Rosen

Hanover Insurance Group President’s Club Insignia

PKIG Receives Award for Exceptional Customer Commitment and Service

Agency selected for The Hanover’s President’s Club

PKIG, formerly known as Phil Klein Insurance Group, recently was selected as a participant of The Hanover Insurance Group’s President’s Club, an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the country.

The Hanover’s President’s Club agencies are recognized for delivering outstanding value to their customers through their insurance expertise and responsive service.

The Hanover partners with a select group of 2,100 independent agents nationwide and only 5% are recognized with this distinction. PKIG was one of the select few independent agencies. This is the 2nd consecutive year PKIG has been selected as a participant of The Hanover’s President Club.

“We are proud to partner with the talented team at PKIG.” said Richard W. Lavey, president, Hanover Agency Markets. “Their deep insurance expertise makes them valued and trusted advisers to their clients, delivering a superior customer service experience.”

The agency will be formally recognized for its selection as a participant of the company’s President’s Club during a national business conference later this year.

“We love our customers and our carriers. Being recognized like this from a top company lie Citizens Hanover is truly an honor” said Phil Klein, CEOat PKIG.

How much life insurance do I need?

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Owen Rosen

It’s not enough to have life insurance. It’s important to have the correct amount for YOUR needs and goals.

Click over to our calculator to get a quick estimate of your proper coverage amount.

If you have further questions, contact us today at 248.682.7445 or owen@pkig.com

Do you need life insurance?

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Owen Rosen

At PKIG, one of our main goals is to simplify insurance concepts as much as possible for our clients. There are a LOT of reasons to purchase life insurance and a LOT of different kinds of policies. It can be very confusing.

Some of these reasons are for more sophisticated concepts such as estate or retirement planning. PKIG can help with nearly any type of scenario.

That said, the key question to determine whether you need life insurance or not is would your death result in financial strain for another person? If the answer is yes in any capacity, you likely need life insurance of some sort.

You might think the process to qualify and purchase a policy is invasive and challenging but that’s not the case. In fact, you can buy a policy online without a medical exam or phone interview in just a few minutes. Just click here to try it out.

If you’re not quite ready to pull the trigger and need a more detailed consultation, please call us at (248) 682-7445 or email info@pkig.com today.

COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program: What You Need To Know Now

Posted on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 by Owen Rosen

Through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the U.S. Treasury Department has established a $349 billion fund that is available to help small businesses and the millions of small business employees across Michigan and the United States. The goal is to keep as many people employed during the pandemic shutdowns as possible. The program provides forgivable loans of up to $10 million, through approved lenders, to companies with less than 500 employees.

Take Advantage Today

Any small business that affirms that “current economic uncertainty” makes the aid necessary to support their “ongoing operations” is eligible.
Aid will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis until the fund is exhausted – the application window opened on April 3rd and loans are already being disbursed, but there’s still time! It’s also possible the fund will be supplemented by further government action.
The loans are forgivable and will allow small business owners to pay for up to eight (8) weeks of payroll costs if they use the money to retain workers or hire back positions they had to cut. Other expenses like your mortgage interest, rent, and utilities are also eligible for forgiveness. Some restrictions apply so make sure to check out the resources below and confirm the terms of forgiveness with your lender. Many of the usual requirements for these loans have been cut to streamline the process. There is still quite a bit of paperwork but we think it’s more than worth it for this unique offer.

How to Get Started

You have to apply through a bank or other lender, so contact yours today and mention the Paycheck Protection Program or do an online search for their application.
If your current bank is not an eligible lender, contact a nearby eligible bank using this search tool. More key information on who can and how to apply can be found here.
Gather your documents—each lender will have their own application, but you should begin collecting records of payroll, rent, and utilities.

Here is a short video our own Christina Welch with more information.

Michigan Auto Insurance Reform Update

Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 by Owen Rosen

Some Michigan auto insurance reform changes have already gone into effect. Others start in July 2020. With so many drivers unaware of the impact of the new law on their current car insurance policy, now is the time to review coverage. To help identify potential coverage gaps, please consider these questions:

• Are there drivers listed on your policy that do not reside with the named insured?
• Are there residents in the home that are not family members?
• Are there resident family members of driving age that are not listed on your policy?
• Is any vehicle on the policy owned by someone other than the named insured(s), spouse or resident family member?
• Does any driver not listed on the policy have regular use of one of the vehicles?
• Are any vehicles used for business purposes such as Uber or Lyft?

If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” your existing policy may have a gap in coverage and needs to be reviewed immediately. Please call us at 248-682-7445 to begin your policy review today.

Michigan’s Overhauled No-Fault Insurance Laws Take Effect July 1, 2020

Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Owen Rosen

On May 30, 2019, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bill that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s no-fault auto insurance laws. The primary goal of the new legislation is to reduce auto insurance premiums, as Michigan has some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation.

Though the new legislation provides numerous changes to the auto insurance industry in Michigan, the following are the key takeaways:

•Drivers will no longer be required to purchase unlimited no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) benefits, which guarantee lifetime medical benefits for catastrophic crash injuries. After July 1, 2020, and through July 1, 2028, drivers may select their own no-fault PIP coverage. Under the new law, drivers may choose between $50,000 coverage (if enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare), $250,000 coverage, $500,000 coverage or unlimited PIP coverage.

•Once the new legislation takes effect, drivers could enjoy an auto insurance premium cost reduction depending on which PIP coverage they select. Note that all savings are limited only to the no-fault portion of a driver’s auto insurance bill (typically around 40% of the total premium), not the entire bill. Furthermore, the legislation does not address what the insurance providers may charge on other portions of insurance bills.

•A no-fault fee schedule was established to regulate the rates charged by medical care providers (e.g., doctors and hospitals) regarding medical care associated with auto accidents. Note that the fee schedule will not apply for the entirety of the first year the law is in effect.

•Drivers who choose any PIP coverage lower than unlimited will pay reduced fees to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA), an entity that bears responsibility to pay catastrophic injury benefits.

•Insurance providers will be prohibited from considering “non-driving factors” when determining insurance rates. Those factors typically include sex, marital status, educational level and occupation. However, providers can still set rates based on “territories” of the state. For example, providers could set higher rates for those who live in a region in which there are heightened instances of accidents or car thefts.

We will continue to provide information as it becomes available.

Please contact us at (248) 682-7445 or info@philkleininsurance.com for more information.

Don’t Make These Mistakes

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by Owen Rosen

You bought a term life insurance policy, checked it off your to-do list and tucked it into a drawer. You’re good now, right?

Not so fast. Click here for the most common mistakes.

How To Avoid Six Situations That Can Destroy A Business

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Owen Rosen

1. “I KNOW WHAT MY BUSINESS IS WORTH”
•Have you ever had your company value appraised by an outside resource?
•Has that appraisal been done within the last three years?
•Do you have a Buy/Sell agreement? •Is it funded?
•Has it been reviewed within the last three years?
•Do you know where your Buy/Sell agreement is kept?

2. “I’M TOO BUSY RUNNING THE COMPANY”
•Do you have a will? •A trust?
•Is it up to date?
•Do you have a plan to retain key employees if something happens to?
•Has your Trust & Estate Plan been reviewed in the last three years?
•Have you identified and written down your trusted advisors?

3. “THAT’LL NEVER HAPPEN TO ME”
•Do you have a succession plan in place?
•Have you involved both key employees and family members in your succession planning?
•Does your succession plan have a provision for disability?
•Have you identified or written down who you want to run the company?
•Do you have disability buy-sell overhead expense coverage?

4. “THERE’S PLENTY OF TIME FOR THAT”
•Do you know when you want to retire? •How much income will you need?
•Do you want to be running the company full-time, five years from today?
•Do you know how much control in the business you must maintain in order to secure your retirement income?
•Have you explored financing opportunities for key employees to buy the company in the future?

5. “MY BUSINESS IS MY RETIREMENT”
•Do you have a retirement vehicle other than your business?
•Is 25% or less of your business assets a part of your retirement plan?
•Will your retirement funding come from more than four sources?
•Have you had your retirement income projected/analyzed to identify shortfalls?
•In the past year, have you spent more than one hour planning for retirement?

6. “YOU CAN’T BEAT UNCLE SAM”
•Do you have a TEAM of financial advisors working with you?
•Are you proactively planning to deal with changes in the tax laws?
•Will any sources of your retirement income be received tax free?

Questions? Concerns? Call Owen Rosen at (248) 682-7445 today or email owen@philkleininsurance.com