Welcome to the National Real Estate Insurance Group!
Insurance focused on the Real Estate Investor!
Sympathizing with your challenges in finding appropriate coverage...
National Real Estate Insurance Group was built to specifically address the unique needs of the real estate investor. We are investors ourselves, so we can sympathize with your challenges.
We are also NaREIA, OREIA and Cincinnati REIA members. We strive to be accessible and efficient, as we realize insurance, though a vital part of your business, should not be detrimental to it.
We can be reached at 513-275-1350, 888-741-8454, or through email at
tim@nreinsurance.com.
Understanding your needs
Whether you are an investing rookie or a savvy veteran, we can assist in addressing many of the following:
- Evaluating your true risk potential and insuring accordingly
- Properly protecting the "subject to", lease-option, and other "creative" investing scenarios
- Finding coverage for the vacant or rehab property
- Making sure your personal assets aren't at risk in your real estate endeavors and vice-versa
- Combining coverage and location for greater value
- Obtaining protection for your LLC, Land Trust and Corporation
- Finding Insurers that cater the real estate investor
- Educating you about coverage, that, if you don't have, could quickly put you "out of business"
- Partnering with pre-qualified agencies to assist you with personal, life, health, and financial insurance needs
Tim Norris - Owner/President
Welcome to the National Real Estate Insurance Group website. I've listed below
some of the experiences and opportunities that I've had over the years, that I believe
put me in an optimal position to help you out with your real estate insurance needs.
I welcome you to call me anytime, and look forward to working with you.
Thanks,
Tim Norris
National Real Estate Insurance Group was built to specifically address
the unique needs of the real estate investor. I am an investor and
NaREIA, OREIA and Cincinnati REIA Member.
I can be reached directly at 513-275-1350, 888-741-8454,
or through email at tim@nreinsurance.com.
General Experience:
- 1987-1991 - Various Claims positions at Nationwide Insurance
- 1991-President and CEO at Norris & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc/Ceiba Insurance
and National Real Estate Insurance Group
Initiated scratch agency in 1991 with Amanda, my wife, and eventually grew to 5
offices and 20+ associates. Sold in 2008!
Formed Teamwork Mortgage, LLC to market mortgage services through 120 insurance
agencies in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
Developed Strategic Alliance and Strategic Partnership programs to contractually
and formally engage mortgage brokers and realtors within our network of agencies.
Built $2m DWP Independent Agency in the last 4 years, which handled the "spillover"
from merger and acquisition activities
Managing/marketing member of Ceiba Aviation Insurance, LLC, which offers aviation
and related coverages from all markets
Miscellaneous: (More info can be found at http://www.linkedin.com/in/timnorris)
- Commercial Pilot with Multi-engine/instrument and Advanced Ground Instructor Ratings
- Civil Air Patrol Officer
- Series 6/63/26 Licensed
- Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF)
- Real Estate Investor with interests in over 20 properties
- Member, speaker, author to National Real Estate Investors Association (REIA)
- Member of the Cincinnati (CALU) & National Association of Life Underwriters (NALU)
- Member of NaREIA, Cincinnati REIA, and Ohio REIA
Recommendations and Testimonials
Deb McMillan, Real Estate Investor, Coach and Speaker, The ShortSale Queen“Tim is a detailed oriented company owner who likes people, is easy to work with, is willing to share a better, smarter way, to get things done. Tim has always saved me money with my insurance and is not afraid to recommend something different to get done smartly. There are lots of other insurance guys out there but I know Tim offers me the best price and has become my friend. I'd recommend him to everyone!” Joe Francis, Managing Consultant, Sr. Business Consultant“Tim's business sense is that of being a 'smart aggressive,' making moves ahead of his time and managing opportunities, people, and operations for solid growth. These qualities make Tim worth working with and hearing out, for insurance products or other business services.” Tim Jones, RE Investor, President of Ohio and Cincinnati REIA“Tim has a strong focus on understanding his industry and understanding your business to apply the right solution to your needs.” Mark Thompson, CEO of EquityTeam.com“Tim has provided our business and its customers with the service we've been seeking for some time. He has a great system in place to handle the business flow. Tim's communication is prompt and professional and you know he has nothing but the best of intentions for you. Its my pleasure to refer business his way since it will only reflect well on my organization.” Jason Henry, VP, Wesbanco“Tim is a driven and tireless worker who goes out of his way to build relationships with his clients. He has been successful in many different business ventures. I would highly recommend Tim to anyone in need of a better relationship with their insurance provider.” Mark Keller, Independent Consultant, Self-employed“Of all of the people I have worked with and encountered in business, Tim stands out as one of the most genuine, personable and hard working. Tim is a pleasure to work with. He is able to master both high level and detail oriented work. He's always sensative to fostering win-win relationships. He has my highest recommendation for any endevour.” Brent Diebert - Mortgage Lending Professional at The Arlington Bank “Tim has provided excellent service for both my business and my clients for several years. He is always easy to work with and able to think outside the box. I was always happy to refer him to new lending clients” Troy Miller - Director of Business Development & Events at National REIA "Tim has always been a great resource for insight on projects. His vast knowledge of a product or an industry will give you a full 360 degree view. His ability to think and see from the 30,000 foot view is always beneficial." Anna Mills, Real Estate Investor, Toledo, Ohio, and National REIA "Tim is a great and varied business man. His experience has brought great insurance coverage to many investors, and investor associations. I always feel well protected around Tim." Jen Griffin, Owner - Your Business Ignited, RE Investor, Cincinnati REIA Board Member“Tim understands the insurance needs of investors and works to best fit the needs of his clients. It is important to him that his clients understand their coverage and be educated about their insurance. Tim is a great person to work with on insurance or any other endeavor. Highly trustworthy and motivated!” Ann Bellamy, President - Boston AREIA, Investor, Lending Consultant/Mortgage Broker"Tim spoke at BostonAREIA, did a great job, and has been providing insurance at the best rates around for real estate investors in my group and who borrow from me. Some of them are planning on moving all their insurance to Tim." Rick Boyle, President at Creative Contracting "Tim has a personal approach to his business that was refreshing and greatly appreciated. Very knowledgeable and courteous. Highly recommend!" Elmer Diax, Immediate Past President, National REIA "I have known Tim for sometime now, and the value and caliber of expertise that he brings to the real estate investment industry far exceeds anyone that I've seen in from any Insurance company. I highly recommend his company and his service. If you have any insurance need, Tim is your man." Missy McCall-Hammonds, RE Investor, Founder Turnkey Investments, et. al. "I have worked with Tim over the last 8 years as my insurance provider. Tim provides not only a great product, but excellent service. Any one can collect a premium on a policy. Tim makes sure you are appropriately covered for your exposures, your liabilities are limited, and you are not "over insured."
When we have had a claim, Tim has made it an easy process. He has listed to our concerns, and given us a since of calmness knowing that he is working to our benefit with our carrier. When we make a claim, it is usually a difficult event, such as a house fire. He is great at just being there to assure us that our claim is handled appropriately".
Vena Jones, The RealEstate Goddess, Mentor, Host of "Real Life Real Estate""Tim is the only insurance agent I ever recommend to real estate investors, because he's the only one I know who has taken the time to study and understand the very specific needs of investors. Insurance is a minefield for people who own multiple properties, and Tim's the only agent I've met in 18 years that can recommend the right insurance at the best price for the investor or landlord".
Joe Young, Associate Vice President - Corporate Acquisitions, Nationwide Insurance"Tim was a fantastic partner in a major initiative at Nationwide Insurance. His energy, creativity and sheer determination to deliver exceptional results was refreshing. I look forward to future opportunities to join forces again". Veronica Johnstone/Wendy Patton, Real Estate Mentor, Author Wendy Patton and her businesses have used the services of Mr. Norris for approximately five years. During this time, we have had nothing but the most excellent of service from them. Timely responses, personal attention, confidentiality and information accuracy are the norm for Mr. Norris and his colleagues. In our experiences, from insurance quotation to claim processing, Norris and Associates have always provided us with top-notch service. Whenever we have the need for insurance, National RE Insurance Group is the first to be called.
For these reasons, I highly recommend the professional and personable staff of National RE Insurance Group. Elaine and Bob Noll, Bande Properties, Pennsylvania"Tim has streamlined, simplified and enhanced the entire 'insurance process' for our real estate business. Prior to Tim each new property was a new adventure. Tim is focused on the real estate professional so he has a very business like approach. He knows that our time is valuable so he simplified our process of acquiring insurance by giving us a 'template' for our policies. We worked with him to determine the coverage and options that we want and now increasing and adjusting is simple and consistent.
His response time is quick. On any question or request, he contacts us via phone and/or email typically within an hour and always on the same business day. Even when our lender failed to request the correct documents in a timely manner Tim did his best to minimize any delays so we could proceed with the closing on schedule. His service is above and beyond". Rick Emerson, National Network Development Director, Ceiba Insurance, Inc."Tim was the driving force behind Ceiba Insurance and was the catalyst in setting up a network of prosperous agencies. It was a pleasure to work with Tim and I highly recommend you use his expertise in the real estate investment marketplace. I would want to have Tim on my team so I could sleep at night knowing I have chosen the best".
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