About Braman Insurance Services
Braman was formed in 1926 when two employees of the Gary State Bank left to form a partnership.
Milton Braman and John Borowski began their Real Estate/Insurance operation, which was known, for many years, as Braman Realty Company. As the Real Estate operation was eventually eliminated, Milton Braman continued as a sole proprietorship utilizing the name Braman Agency. In 1957, the structure of the firm was changed to that of a corporation. Sons of the principal, William and Richard Braman, joined the firm in 1956 and 1959, respectively.
The structure of the corporate agency was changed in 1999, at which time Braman Insurance Services was created, and several Producers became partners in this re-organization.
Braman Insurance offers a wide choice of insurance and risk management products, including General Liability, Property, Equipment Breakdown, Inland Marine, Captives, Business Auto, Umbrella, Crime, Global Coverage, Group Disability, Workers Compensation, Surety Bonding, Motor Truck, Cargo Legal Liability, Directors and Officers Liability, Professional Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Risk Management, Loss Control, Liquor Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Personal Auto, Homeowner/Dwelling, & Recreational Vehicles.
Our team
CEO
Donald A. Biesen, CPCU
Don graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. He received his CPCU designation from the American Institute for Property and Casualty Underwriters in 1998. Prior to joining the Braman Insurance Services, Don was a sales professional with Frank B. Hall in Chicago, Illinois. He is also a member of the NWI Contractors Association.
PRESIDENT
Randy C. Vale
Randy graduated from Indiana University in 1987 earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He began his insurance career in 1987 with Bankers Life and Casualty, joining the Braman Insurance Services in 1990. Randy specializes in Property and Casualty Insurance and Risk Management. He is also a member of the NWI Contractors Association.
COO/CFO
Matthew J. Biggs
Matthew is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Matt serves both as COO/CFO for the Agency. He served as Vice President of the Indiana Chapter of the Applied Users Group from 2007-2009, an association of members using specialized applications developed for the insurance industry.
PAST CEO
William G. Braman, CPCU
Bill is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business. After serving in the Air Force, he joined the Agency in 1956. He earned his CPCU designation from the American Institute of Property and Casualty Underwriters. Among many other philanthropic and civic activities, Bill has served as President of the Northwest Indiana Entrepreneurship Academy, Trustee of the Indiana Insurance Foundation, and President and Chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana. He currently serves as an Officer and Director of the Methodist Hospitals of Northwest Indiana.
PAST PRESIDENT
Richard C. Braman, CLU
Richard also is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He followed his brother into the Air Force, returning in 1959 to join the Agency. Richard earned his CLU designation in 1963 from the American College of Life Underwriters. Richard has served as President of the Northwest Indiana Association of Life Underwriters and Board member of Tradewinds, American Red Cross and Northwest Indiana Jewish Federation. Richard is a Life member of the Million Dollar Round Table, an association of life and financial planners worldwide.
