Contact:	Angie Wilson (800) 272-7467, ext. 216 angie@asashop.org
For Release:	Immediate News Bulletin ASA-21 April 28, 2009

ASA Members Receive Dividend from Meadowbrook Insurance Group

Longtime ASA Benefit Provider Offers Workers' Comp Coverage

BEDFORD, TEXAS, April 28, 2009 - Automotive Service Association (ASA) members who carry workers' compensation coverage through Meadowbrook Insurance Group and who meet eligibility requirements will receive a dividend as a result of participating in the ASA Group Program. The dividend represents a 3 percent return of annual premium and shows that workplace safety is a solid investment.

"Every time you prevent an injury, you are keeping your profits where they belong and strengthening your bottom line," said Nancy Clay, Meadowbrook Insurance Group association manager. "Fewer accidents mean lower claim costs, which help keep your insurance premiums low. Earned dividends are a great example of how safety pays. We're pleased to be able to provide the members of ASA with this earned dividend."

It is the participation in the ASA Group Program with Meadowbrook that gives ASA members the potential to reduce workers' compensation premiums and qualify for this type of dividend. Meadowbrook is a longtime ASA sponsored benefit provider.

"Everyone wins when workplace safety is improved. I want to thank all of the ASA member shops that improved their safety practices. Now there is a reward for your effort," said John Scully, ASA executive vice president. "It is very exciting for ASA to be able to offer the dividend program with Meadowbrook Insurance."

Founded in 1955, Meadowbrook Insurance Group consists of five domestic insurance carriers. Meadowbrook is consistently ranked as one of the largest insurance agencies in the nation, underwriting and managing more than $750 million in annual premiums.

Meadowbrook offers ASA members workers' compensation and other business insurance needs, as well as interest-free pay plans and professional safety services specifically for the automotive and repair industry. For more information about the workers' compensation programs available to ASA members, visit www.wcpolicy.com/asa or call Meadowbrook directly at (800) 825-9489 and mention you are a member of ASA.

To learn more about ASA's agreement with Meadowbrook Insurance Group, or any of the more than 35 ASA member benefits, call (800) 272-7467, ext. 295; or access the electronic benefits portfolio within ASA OnDemand, which can be downloaded from www.ASAOnDemand.com.

The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind dedicated to and governed by independent automotive service and repair professionals. ASA serves an international membership base that includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from both the mechanical and collision repair segments of the automotive service industry. ASA's headquarters is in Bedford, Texas.

ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. For additional information about ASA, including past news releases, go to www.ASAshop.org, or visit ASA's legislative Web site at www.TakingTheHill.com.

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