MEQUON, WI -- Fitzgerald, Clayton, James & Kasten, a prominent independent insurance agency, announced today the creation of a new Risk Services Department to help clients more effectively manage their risk and insurance costs.

"As we continually seek to add value to our client relationships, a formal risk services department was a logical extension of what we do- provide our clients with the best insurance solutions in the marketplace," said Todd James, chief executive officer of the agency which bears his family name, Fitzgerald, Clayton, James & Kasten.

The new department has two full-time employees with years of experience in risk services departments of insurance companies.

"Our clients benefit directly from the substantial investments we've made in people and risk services. We have an energetic team of seasoned professionals who are focused on meeting the individual needs of each client," said James.

James said the new Risk Services Department offers clients:

• Safety program assessments;
• Safety inspections of facilities;
• Safety consultation with management;
• Loss trend analysis;
• Safety seminars;
• Wage continuation feasibility studies;
• Risk management review programs; and,
• Return-to-work programs for employees.

Client reaction to the new department has been very positive, according to -more- Risk Services Add One James. "Our clients are seeing us more as one of their trusted advisors, helping them reach their business objectives by insuring their assets and more effectively managing their risk."

Fitzgerald, Clayton, James & Kasten is one of the oldest insurance agencies in the state, with 35 enthusiastic employee professionals experienced in commercial, small business, employee benefits, health care/professional and personal lines of insurance, as well as value-added risk management solutions.