January 2018

Understanding Wind & Hail Deductibles

Catastrophic or “CAT” deductibles are the deductible amounts you pay in event of a loss caused by a catastrophic event, which can include named-storm wind, tornado, hail or flood.

October 2017

Four Things You Need to Know About Scheduled vs. Blanket Property Coverage

When making a property insurance purchase decision, the most critical factor is the balance between insured risk and risk retention. Risk retention is usually measured in the amount of exposure to the fund balance in the event of a major property claim.

October 2017

Impact of Harvey

Harvey by the Numbers:

Market Volatility – Severity and Frequency

By now, most of you have experienced the volatility in this year’s insurance markets – double-digit rate increases, higher deductibles, and insurers leaving Texas.

What’s going on and what can schools do about it?

Houston, Texas, February 9, 2017 – North American Solutions, a leading provider of insurance and risk management services for public entities, is excited to announce that Richard Bass has joined the team as Insurance and Risk Management Advisor. 

Richard brings more than 21 years of experience serving the insurance and risk management needs of public entities.

"Richard’s experience and tenure serving public entities will provide superior value and service to our clients and demonstrate integrity by delivering on the promises we sell,” says Jack Melton, President and CEO of North American Solutions.

Richard says, “I’m looking forward to being part of the North American Solutions family and offering my extensive knowledge of public entities to better serve clients. The company culture is amazing, and I appreciate their core values of honesty and integrity.”

Houston, Texas, February 3, 2017 – In 2016 North American Solutions, a leading provider of insurance and risk management services for public entities, was named one of Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® for the second year running. The company has done it again, becoming one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®. The award was presented by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) and NAS was selected for its exceptional human resources practices and outstanding company culture.

Houston, Texas, January 3, 2016 – North American Solutions, a leading provider of insurance and risk management services for public entities, is excited to announce that Lauren Andreadis has joined the team as a Sales Representative.

Houston, Texas, April 20, 2016 – For the second year running North American Solutions, a leading provider of insurance and risk management services for public entities, has been named one of Houston’s 2016 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). NAS was selected for its exceptional human resources practices and outstanding company culture. The company was honored among this year’s winners at a symposium and awards celebration held on June 13, 2016, at the JW Marriott Houston.

Houston, Texas, December 1, 2015 – North American Solutions (NAS), a leading provider of insurance and risk management services for public entities, is excited to announce that Michelle Faust, currently Director, Safety & Risk Management at Round Rock ISD, will be joining the NAS team in January.

Houston, Texas, April 20, 2015 – North American Solutions, a leading provider of insurance and risk management services for public entities, has been named one of Houston’s 2015 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). NAS was selected for its exceptional human resources practices and outstanding company culture. The company was honored among this year’s winners at a symposium and awards celebration held on April 20, 2015, at the JW Marriott Houston.