K&K Insurance Group Inc. (expansion plans)

1712 Magnavox Way, Fort Wayne, Ind. 46804; 219-459-5000; fax: 219-459-5866 www.kandkinsurance.com

                                       1997              1996  Premium volume                $229,142,000      $209,028,539 Gross revenues(*)              $48,430,900       $45,777,250 Employees                              277               260 Commercial lines                      100%              100% Admitted business                      98%               98% Non-admitted                            2%                2%  * BI estimate. 

A competitive insurance market may be slowing its growth, but growth does continue for K&K Insurance Group Inc. as the company continues expanding its program offerings in its sports, entertainment and leisure business niches.

Fort Wayne, Ind.-based K&K's motto is "Insuring the World's Fun," and while competition may be tough, "we're still having fun," said Stephen Lunsford, the company's president and chief executive officer.

In general, this year's story at K&K is very much like last year's, Mr. Lunsford said. "Fortunately, things were going well for us last year and continue to do so," he …