We’re a 
Different Kind of Insurance Partner

Most insurance is designed to protect the carrier. We think it should protect you. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped clients navigate complex risks with bold solutions and custom coverage built around their specific goals.

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Strategic Partners 
at Every Stage

We meet you exactly where you stand today so you can prepare for what’s next. As innovative thinkers and expert advisors, we’re the steady partner you can count on for custom strategies that match your pace and protect your progress.

“OVD gives me complete peace of mind that my business is in great hands.”
Client Since 2019

Strategic Services for Unique Needs

Real-Life Resources for Real-World Risk
Discover insights, case studies, and events ​​that help you make smarter decisions about your coverage, your business, and your future.

Business Insurance

Prepare for the unpredictable with a strategy that’s built to endure.

Employee Benefits

Create a benefits package that works for your team and your bottom line.

Risk
Solutions

Eliminate the what-ifs with strategies designed to protect your future.

Personal
Insurance

Find peace of mind with curated coverage that honors your values and lifestyle.

Built to Serve Your Industry...Not Ours

We’ve spent decades partnering with decision-makers in Construction, Manufacturing, Education, and more to craft smart plans that address their specific industry challenges. We’d love to partner with you for the next 20.

Leadership

Mike DeWindt

CEO

Josh Van Vels

President

Jared Van Vels

Chief Growth Officer

Offices

Grand Rapids, MI
37 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Pittsburgh, PA
2100 Georgetown Drive, Suite 301
Sewickley, PA 15143
Raleigh, NC
4000 Center At North Hills, Suite 470
Raleigh, NC 27609

Recent Insights

OVD Named One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Insurance

We’re honored to share that OVD has once again been named one of Business Insurance’s Best Places to Work in Insurance for 2026.

What Employers Need to Know About the DOL's Proposed E-Delivery Rules & 2027 ACA Shifts

OVD Insurance listed in Business Insurance’s Top 100 Largest Insurance Brokers in the United States for 2026

OVD Insurance listed in Business Insurance’s Top 100 Largest Insurance Brokers in the United States for 2026

Healthcare Analytics: Triaging vital data signs

Nearly a decade ago, an article was published with the title,"The world's most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data." That statement feels more relevant than ever now. In healthcare, data can drivebetter outcomes, smarter decisions, and cost savings, but only if we understandwhat it's actually telling us.

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Common Construction Site Hazards

Construction is in full swing this time of year and jobsites are getting busier every week. Crews are trying to stay on schedule while multiple different trades work in the same area.

Scaffolding Safety

Scaffolding shows up on almost every job site at some point. It's how crews get to the heights they'd otherwise have no safe way to reach.

When the Renewal Bill Is Too Big for One Company to Carry: A Captive Conversation for HR and Finance

How group captives are giving mid-market employers a third option between fully insured stability and self-funded volatility.

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What North Carolina’s Ban on Litigation Funding Means for Trucking Companies

North Carolina has taken a decisive step that could reshape the legal landscape for businesses nationwide. With the passage of House Bill 315, the state became the first in the country to ban third-party litigation investment — a fast-growing practice where outside investors fund lawsuits in exchange for a portion of the outcome.

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While this may sound like a niche legal reform, its implications are far-reaching — especially for trucking and transportation companies that have been on the front lines of rising litigation pressure.

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Supreme Court Ruling - Freight Brokerages

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Montgomery v.Caribe Transport II, LLC that changes the liability landscape for freightbrokers nationwide. Below I’ve outlined the key takeaways and where to focusnext.

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