ABOUT
ColburnColburn is a privately owned, Independent Insurance & Risk Services Firm with locations in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Detroit, Michigan and Cincinnati, Ohio. The founding principals of the firm are David H. Colburn, J.D. and Robert S. Colburn.
COMPANY
The firm is widely recognized in both the business and insurance communities as a proven provider of an exceptionally broad range of insurance and risk management consultancy services. ColburnColburn offer an environment strong on solution-focused teamwork, with direct access to forward thinking leaders. The relationships we seek are long-term and are achieved by a company wide commitment to empowering clients to make the most cost effective decisions.
HISTORY
The Colburn legacy of excellence in the insurance industry spans more than 65 years and two generations. This tradition was established by our father, Sherwood Colburn, Agency Pioneer, Insurance Commissioner of the State of Michigan and Community Leader. Today, this legacy of excellence continues to build as company principals David H. Colburn, J.D. and Robert S. Colburn draw on more than 70 years of combined experience to deliver innovation to a diverse client base.
MISSION
As a pre-eminent insurance and risk management organization, ColburnColburn is committed to providing the highest level of service, professionalism, and expertise to its customers. Through the creation of a real, effective and transparent partnership, we are able to provide clients with a more comprehensive understanding and analysis of the complex issues they face in their endeavors. Our ultimate goal is to develop long-term relationships built on integrity and trust.
VISION
In staying abreast of the evolving risk and insurance environment, ColburnColburn will be uniquely positioned to further develop a collaborative culture that is distinctly different from our competitors. Within this unique culture we strive to be highly valued by our clients as well as recognized and respected by our peers.
Our Consultative Approach…
Through this consultative process, we are able to create a real, effective and transparent partnership. By identifying and assessing our client’s needs, and holding their interests at the highest level, we empower them to make the most cost effective decisions.
Claims Advocacy…
The ultimate purpose of a risk management program and one of the most important responsibilities of a broker is the timely and equitable response to a loss. The entire ColburnColburn team ensures responsiveness and consistency in the claims process.
The true value of any insurance program is largely determined by its response to a loss. To provide maximum value to our insureds, the ColburnColburn team does more than simply process and manage the claims you file. We serve as a true “claims advocate” on your behalf and proactively seek the most favorable outcome to those claims.
Market Intelligence…
ColburnColburn consistently scans the market to establish strategic relationships with the finest carriers who have the resources to ensure long term success for all. To achieve this goal, we match clients with insurers who have the skill, capacity, risk appetite and financial strength to best meet their needs.
LEADERSHIP
Robert S. Colburn
CURRENT: Robert Colburn is an owner / principal in Colburn Risk Holdings L.L.C. d/b/a Colburn Colburn Insurance and Risk Services. The agency primarily focuses on the production and servicing of commercial property and casualty insurance and provides a full range of risk management services to their clients. Robert is currently under consideration as a “Power Broker” in Risk and Insurance Magazine’s 2017 Power Broker Issue in the Real Estate Category. This “designation” recognizes the best commercial/property casualty brokers in more than 20 industry categories.
WORK BACKGROUND:
2004 to 2007: Robert Colburn was an owner / principal of LSG Insurance Partners located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The agency provided insurance and risk management services to clients including, commercial property and casualty, health and benefits and financial services / 401(k).
1996 to 2004: Robert Colburn was a founder and principal of Colburn Colburn & Associates, L.L.C., an independent insurance agency located in Southfield, Michigan. The agency primarily focused on the production and servicing of commercial property and casualty insurance and provided a full range of risk management services to their clients
1988 to 1996: Robert was a partner in Colburn & Colburn; producing and servicing commercial property and casualty and personal lines business. This partnership was affiliated with Hogg Robinson of Michigan, Inc. (presently Wells Fargo).
1984 to 1988: Robert was a producer with Hermelin, Colburn, Colburn, Blumberg, and Steinberg, a family owned insurance agency in Troy, Michigan.
1982 to 1984: Robert worked for the American International Group in New York City. His responsibilities included commercial property underwriting, brokerage marketing and treaty and facultative reinsurance placement.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Robert Colburn earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan in 1980. In 1981 he attended Arizona State University School of Business concentrating in their Insurance and Management curriculum.
COMMUNITY BACKGROUND: Robert Colburn has served in a variety of charitable and community organizations. Past involvement has included serving as a member of the Board of Governors of United Jewish Charities, past president, executive committee and board member of the Detroit Chapter of American ORT; National Major Gifts Committee Co-Chair and National board member of American ORT. Current involvement includes Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, member of the advisory board of the Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program and Vice President and Board Member of Franklin Hills Country Club.
David H. Colburn, J.D.
WORK BACKGROUND:
2004 to 2007: David Colburn was an owner / principal of LSG Insurance Partners located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The agency provided insurance and risk management services to clients including, commercial property and casualty, health and benefits and financial services / 401(k).
1996 to 2004: David was a founder and principal of Colburn Colburn & Associates, L.L.C. an independent insurance agency located in Southfield, Michigan. The agency primarily focused on the production and servicing of commercial property and casualty insurance and provided a full range of risk management services to their clients.
1988 to 1996: David was a partner in Colburn & Colburn; producing and servicing commercial property and casualty and personal lines business. This partnership was affiliated with Hogg Robinson of Michigan, Inc. (presently Wells Fargo). Life and disability insurance was also produced, however, on an individual basis.
1981 to 1988: David was a producer with Hermelin, Colburn, Colburn, Blumberg, and Steinberg, a family owned insurance agency in Troy, Michigan.
SPECIAL PROJECTS: David Colburn was appointed to a special committee for the Apartment Association of Michigan to deal with the increase in fair housing discrimination lawsuits in 1993. In addition to creating a seminar program to train members’ employees, the Association gave David Colburn an exclusive endorsement to act as agent in providing AAM’s members the discrimination policy he developed with Lloyds of London.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: David Colburn is a Licensed Attorney and Counselor in the State of Michigan, having received his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1981. David holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with honors from the University of Michigan.
COMMUNITY BACKGROUND: David Colburn has served as a board member and volunteer for numerous charitable and community organizations including the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, The Michigan Cancer Foundation, The University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit, Vice President of American ORT and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.