Hylant Group, Inc. Selected as Exclusive Insurance Provider for Royal Buying
Group Members
CHICAGO, Illinois and Lisle, Illinois - October 6, 2009 - Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG), a marketing association for convenience/gas operators and jobbers that represents almost 6,000 members in all 50 states, has chosen Hylant Group (Hylant) to be its exclusive insurance provider. RBG selects, negotiates, implements and tracks the best possible vendor programs on behalf of its members. They will be recommending Hylant to any RBG members who will be implementing an insurance program for Petroleum Marketers, Petroleum Dealers and Convenience Stores. Hylant’s team of experienced and proven professionals is well-positioned to manage the unique exposures found in the petroleum industry, and is firmly committed to help RBG members reduce their risk and minimize cost.
Sharon Porter, RBG’s Director of Vendors/Business Development, said "We have been analyzing and negotiating various insurance programs aligned with the convenience store and petroleum operator for many years. We are excited to offer this comprehensive program, specifically designed for retail locations, jobber locations, fuel distributors, and fuel haulers." Michael Zielinski, President/CEO of RBG also stated, "Insurance costs continue to be one of the convenience and petroleum operator’s largest expense items, and Royal Buying Group has partnered with an endorsed leader in their field to provide expert service at the most competitive rate. This program will complement our portfolio of financial services programs offered by Royal Buying Group, and provide our members with a long term, cost effective, risk management program."
"We're excited to have the opportunity to partner with Royal Buying Group and its members. Hylant has the experience and expertise needed to provide insurance solutions unique to the petroleum industry,” said Mike Hylant, CEO of Hylant Group. “Hylant's team is prepared to support RBG's members with lower costs so they can more effectively compete in today's economic environment."
Tom O’Connell, President of Hylant’s Chicago office added, "The Hylant team understands RBG’s industry and they’re experienced in designing programs that deliver real solutions, while providing the high level of service every client deserves."
Hylant Group is one of the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States serving a wide variety of clients locally, nationally, and internationally. Founded in 1935, and as a member of the Worldwide Broker Network (WBN), Hylant is a full-service brokerage firm providing complete risk management services, employee benefits consultation, loss control, 401(k) and financial services, healthcare management and insurance solutions for businesses and individuals. They are dedicated to exceeding client expectations, leveraging their substantial experience and talent to offer only the most innovative insurance solutions. For more information on the RBG Program go to www.rbghylantpetroleum.com or on Hylant Insurance at www.hylant.com.
About Royal Buying Group
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Recently named to the 2008 Inc. 500, the 2007 Inc. 500, the 2006 Inc. 5000, and the 2003 Inc. 500 as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area.
Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents almost 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service support for its membership. Visit our websites at www.royalbuying.com and www.royalbuyinggroupinc.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.
