Founded in 1970 by Robert Churella, Financial Designs, Inc. quickly became a successful insurance agency. Robert’s talent for connecting with people and assessing their risk contributed to the company’s prosperity. The business expanded to offer a variety of coverage options, including Property & Casualty, Life, Health, and Disability insurance. Robert specialized in selling insurance to medical professionals and organizations, becoming an expert in the field. Throughout the 1970’s and early 1980’s, Financial Designs served a diverse client base with specialized insurance products

In 1984, Robert’s son Mark became part of the company and played a key role in leading the insurance operation. Mark brought a fresh perspective to the company, known for its high-quality standards. Together, Mark and Robert expanded Financial Designs by introducing new services to insurance companies and together created FDI Group.

In 1984, Robert’s son Mark became part of the company and played a key role in leading the insurance operation. Mark brought a fresh perspective to the company, known for its high-quality standards. Together, Mark and Robert expanded Financial Designs by introducing new services to insurance companies and together created FDI Group.

ManageAbility was established in 1988 with a focus on offering cost-saving solutions, utilization review, and nurse case management services for claims programs. The company was founded with the goal of providing effective solutions for auto and workers’ compensation insurance carriers, self-insured employers, TPA’s, and self-insured group funds.

In 1993, FDI established United States Indemnity & Casualty (USI&C) as a captive insurance carrier specializing in providing surety bonds within the Michigan market. FDI Risk Managers was also founded in 1994 to offer innovative solutions to help organizations reduce costs, customize coverage, and enhance loss control. Through partnerships with major re-insurers and issuing carriers, FDI Risk Managers began providing Excess Workers’ Compensation, Fronting, and Alternative Risk Funding programs for employers.

Startech Software was established in 1997, with a history of serving industry leaders since 1982. Previously known as ISP Software Company, Startech was formed through the acquisition of the company and its clients from CCN/Medview. This acquisition enabled the complete overhaul of a range of insurance software applications. By modernizing these applications, Startech was able to leverage current technology while retaining the expertise that made them a respected name in the industry.

Established in 2001, CompOne was created with the objective of offering Third Party Administration services specifically tailored to meet the needs of the self-insured Workers’ Compensation market. Through years of experience and dedication, CompOne has built a reputation for delivering customized solutions and exceptional customer service to clients across various industries.

CompOne acquired over 70 self-insured Workers’ Compensation and STD agreements from Accident Fund Insurance Company. With this strategic move, CompOne significantly increased its reach and capabilities in providing third-party administration (TPA) services to a diverse range of industries and organizations.