U.S.-based Lockton Companieshave launched their new N.A.T.I.V.E. (Native American TribalInsurance & Voluntary Benefits for Enterprises) Program toassist Native American tribes with their property and casualty, andvoluntary benefits challenges. The new program is customized toaddress distinctive characteristics of Native Americanoperations.

"We have developed a unique offering that finally providesNative American tribes with new insurance capacity, broadercoverage, and better analytics, loss control, and claims solutionsfor their operations," explained Jared Mitilier, leader ofLockton's Gaming, Entertainment, and Sports Practice. "Ourproprietary N.A.T.I.V.E. Program assists tribes with navigating thecomplex risk management and employee benefits landscape."

The N.A.T.I.V.E. Program is designed to meet Native Americans'growing need for risk management experts, as they continue to growtheir diverse portfolio of business operations and investments. Theprogram covers:

• Property & Casualty
• Excess
• Auto Liability
• Workers' Compensation
• Promotion & Events 

Lockton's N.A.T.I.V.E Program also helps Native American Tribeswith health and welfare benefits programs. Lockton's data-drivenapproach brings clarity and confidence to employees through thefollowing products:

• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Group medical
• Dental
• Vision

"We are excited to be partnering with two of the industry'sleaders in Lockton and Aflac, and look forward to offeringcustomized solutions for effective employee education, enrollment,and benefits administration," said Bart Yancey, CEO of Enrollment Advisors. "Through this exciting newN.A.T.I.V.E Program, we can help Native American tribes addressbenefits-related challenges and develop a strategy that willgenerate savings and efficiencies."

The N.A.T.I.V.E. Program allows Lockton to bring together VernonNelson, Esq. of Wilson Elser andJana M. Simmons, Esq. of Foley &Mansfield, P.L.L.P. Together, these national law firms haverepresented a variety of governmental and commercial insureds, inaddition to practicing in the areas of tribal and federal Indianlaw and commercial gaming.

"We are pleased to support a progressive, cost-effective programthat meets the needs of Native American tribes as they continue tofocus on commercial business ventures and economic development,"said Nelson. "The N.A.T.I.V.E. Program provides Native Americantribes with an insurance program that allows them to partner withcompanies beyond their tribal borders while preserving theirability to self-govern."

Native American tribes interested in Lockton's N.A.T.I.V.E.Program may contact Jared Mitilier, Lockton's Gaming, Entertainment& Sports team leader at (949) 252-4424 or [email protected].