39475 13 Mile Road, Suite 106  Novi, Mi 48377     ·    phone: (248) 553-8300, fax: (248) 553-8305

Robert L. Coleman, President & CEO/COO    
Bob's life-long commitment to the insurance industry spans four decades, from claims adjuster for State Farm Insurance in 1962, to agent/owner of Professional Underwriters, Inc. from 1974 to the present with offices in Arizona, Colorado and Michigan. Bob's commitment to specialized insurance for the design professional began in 1974; since then, he has worked closely with his clients and the insurance markets focusing on the unique exposures and risk management solutions for architects and engineers. Bob is a past-President of A/E ProNet, a national organization of insurance agents specializing in design professionals.  Bob also has been an active member of the AIA, MSA, NSPE, MSPE, ACEC/MI. He has served on the insurance and risk management committees for various associations, insurance companies, and the State of Michigan. He currently serves on the ACEC/MI, Risk Management Committee. Bob has been a participant in over 225 national, regional, and in-house design firm loss control and risk management seminars across the country over the last 38 years.

As a member of Pro Net, a national association of brokers/agents that specialize in writing insurance coverage for design professionals, Bob has been a facilitator in bringing together and matching the traditional and emerging design professional exposures with the design professional's products and policies provided by the insurance industry.

Stephanie C. Mulligan, Assistant Vice President   Send Email To...  Click to download vCard (electronic business card)...
With over 30 years experience in the insurance industry, the last 21 years spent with Professional Underwriters, Inc., Stephanie's extensive knowledge of commercial lines insurance, bonds, claims and account handling has been invaluable to our agency and our customers

Licensed as a Michigan Resident Agent since 1981, Stephanie received her Certificate of Insurance from the Insurance Institute of America, Lawrence Technological University in 1984. She is currently licensed as a Non-Resident Agent in Arizona, Illinois, Ohio and Wisconsin and is a Surplus Lines Producer. Since joining Professional Underwriters, Inc. in 1991, Stephanie has specialized in recognizing and providing for the insurance and bond needs of design professional firms.

Brett Coleman, Account Executive   Send Email To...  Click to download vCard (electronic business card)...

Brett joined PUI in September 2005.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan University.  He spent the summer of 2004 working with underwriters from the St. Paul Travelers Architects and Engineers division in Baltimore, Maryland.  And in 2005 he interned in the Architects and Engineers department of Victor O. Schinnerer/CNA.

Brett holds a license for Property and Casualty insurance, as well as for Life and Health insurance.  He is also a member of the Michigan Young Agents Council.

Michelle Kubitski, Accountant    Send Email To...  Click to download vCard (electronic business card)...

Michelle has been with us since August 2004, having a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an accounting major.  Along with her education she brings over 10 solid years of accounting experience with working in a detailed, customer oriented atmosphere.

In addition to being our Accountant for all three PUI offices she handles our computer concerns and many other multi-tasking responsibilities.

Leah Fritch, Account Manager   Send Email To...  Click to download vCard (electronic business card)...

Leah joined PUI in July of 2011.  She is a licensed property and casualty agent and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.  For almost 5 years she has specialized in commercial lines insurance and account management for professional organizations, including Design Professionals. Leah truly enjoys helping people with their insurance needs.  When she is not in the office she enjoys camping, gardening, boating and spending time with family. 

 

Melissa Gerlica, Account Manager   Send Email To...  Click to download vCard (electronic business card)...

Melissa joins PUI with almost 8 years of insurance experience.  Melissa began her insurance career in personal lines but has added commercial lines insurance to her resume over the years.  She obtained her property and casualty license, as well as life & health, in 2005. She also received her Certified Insurance Service Representative designation in 2006. Outside the office she enjoys the outdoors, playing sports and traveling.