1977

Friedman Associates is founded as a New York Life insurance agency by Samuel D. Friedman, a recognized leader in the insurance industry.

1977

To accommodate the rapid growth of Friedman Associates, the company moves its offices to the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan.

1977

Friedman Associates establishes a new production record for New York Life’s 10,000 agents; founder Samuel D. Friedman is honored as Council President.

 
1977

Friedman Associates launches its employee benefits division and hires noted insurance consultant Leo Weiss to oversee its operations.

1977

As managed health care and the self-insured market becomes more conventional, the employee benefits division at Friedman Associates trailblazes the way in creating affordable benefits packages for large corporations.

1977

To help clients access more affordable benefits packages, Friedman Associates expands its benefit services to include TPAs that offer enhanced economical healthcare options.

 
1977

Friedman Associates outgrows its current office in the Empire State Building and transplants its headquarters to a new corporate office building situated in Brooklyn, New York.

1977

With new healthcare reform changes dramatically affecting the entire industry, the employee benefits division at Friedman Associates stands ready to utilize its years of experience and skillfully meet the challenges of the future.