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by mattbalt
Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Children's product resale store
Replies: 5
Views: 8342

Children's product resale store

I am looking for a market for a client that has a store that sells used children's clothes, toys, and car seats. Located in he State of Ohio. You can email me at markm@mmains.net.
by mattbalt
Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Producer commissions
Replies: 6
Views: 14082

Re: Producer commissions

We pay our producers 60% of new business commission and 50% renewal. They do all qouting and submitting of business. Staff deals with billing and service issues.
by mattbalt
Wed May 19, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: QQEvolution AMS ???
Replies: 11
Views: 27182

Re: QQEvolution AMS ???

Has anyone looked at Hawksoft or Xanatek? Looking at them and QQ Solutions Evolution,we presently use their Quickfile product. Tracking and marketing prospective clients and account rounding are important features we are looking for.
by mattbalt
Sun May 09, 2010 6:03 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency Management System
Replies: 243
Views: 2754092

Re: Agency Management System

Has any body switched from Quickfile to Xanatek? We presently have Quickfile and are considering other Agency Management Systems. QQ Solutions is Quickfile's updated and hosted version. Not sure if I want to have our info on a hosted server. My position at this time is I prefer to have our data on o...
by mattbalt
Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Astonishing results: Agency online marketing
Replies: 37
Views: 45242

Re: Astonishing results: Agency online marketing

Jason you are correct about the company name. Curious what results, of their marketing program, someone has experienced.
by mattbalt
Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Astonishing results: Agency online marketing
Replies: 37
Views: 45242

Astonishing results: Agency online marketing

Astonishing results is an online insurance ageny marketing company. I have seen them in Roughnotes, Insurance Journal, and other insurance related sites. Has anyone used their services or had a proposal from them?
by mattbalt
Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Broker Dealer for insurance agents?
Replies: 4
Views: 5149

Broker Dealer for insurance agents?

Can anyone recommend a broker dealer for insurance agents? We do IRA's, 401K rollers, etc. Assets under management of less than 500k. Looking for resonable fee's and allows own E&O policy.
by mattbalt
Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Houseboat-Bank owned
Replies: 1
Views: 3122

Houseboat-Bank owned

I have a client(bank) that wants to repo a houseboat, but needs coverage first. Bank is located in Ohio, boat is docked in Kentucky. Does anyone have any carriers for this risk? You can email me at markm@mma4.net .
by mattbalt
Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Newbie Question about Pay
Replies: 9
Views: 8320

Re: Newbie Question about Pay

We pay our agents straight commission 70 new business, 55% renewal. They help service all policy's and pay their own expenses. We take care of all marketing and leads. This enables us to have low turnover and happy producers.
by mattbalt
Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:52 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency management system: Quickfile or ABS?
Replies: 13
Views: 8037

We use Quickfile in our office and are very happy with it. Quickfile has its issues, but all agency management systems do.
by mattbalt
Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:44 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Broker/Dealer Recommendation
Replies: 1
Views: 2611

Broker/Dealer Recommendation

What Broker/ Dealer would you recommend for an insurance agency? I do IRA's, 401k rollovers, and investments for me clients. I would appreciate info on Broker/ Dealers that are affordable with reasonable GDC requirements.
by mattbalt
Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:06 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency Management System
Replies: 5
Views: 4884

We pay 895.00 per year with carrier downloads.
by mattbalt
Sun Oct 21, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency Management System
Replies: 5
Views: 4884

Look in to Quickfile. We use it at our agency and it works great for a lot less than AMS and Applied.
by mattbalt
Sun Aug 26, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Farmers vs. Independent
Replies: 86
Views: 686695

Former Farmers Agent

I also was a Farmers agent for 5 years. I left and became an independent agency owner this year. You can get appointments if you have a sound business plan and good production numbers. I was told how hard it was to get appointed. But carriers are also looking to grow their business and need new agen...
by mattbalt
Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:42 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agent Compensation
Replies: 5
Views: 5559

We pay our producers 70% new business and 55% renewal. They have responsiblity's within the agency.