USI alleges former transportation leader moved clients to ECBM

USI Insurance Services has sued ECBM and former USI producer Robert Anderson, alleging that Anderson violated post-employment restrictions by moving two transportation accounts to his new brokerage.

The complaint, filed July 9 in Erie County, New York, says Anderson left USI in June 2025 after serving as a producer and transportation team leader. USI alleges that he later joined ECBM and solicited, diverted or accepted business from CaraVan Inc. and US Commercial Freight—accounts he had serviced at USI.

USI is seeking permanent injunctions, damages exceeding $100,000, punitive damages against ECBM, and other relief. The brokerage alleges ECBM knew of Anderson’s restrictive covenants, hired him in part to pursue USI accounts, and supported the alleged conduct.

Anderson and ECBM denied the claims in an August 3 answer. They said Anderson was instructed not to solicit former USI customers or violate continuing contractual obligations, and argued that any client decisions were independently made. The defendants also contend the restrictive covenants are unenforceable, overbroad or improperly applied.