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by joey52
Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Electrical Contractor
Replies: 6
Views: 4528

Electrical Contractor

I have an elecetrical contractor that has revenues of $6 mil annually. I tried Networked Ins but the revenue was too high. I am going to try Superior Access. Has anyone had luck with American Team Managers? It would be probably be a package deal, BOP, 2MIL/4MIL, COMMERCIAL AUTO 1MIL CSL, UMBRELLA 6M...
by joey52
Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:38 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Superior Access vs. Networked Insurance Agents
Replies: 13
Views: 15688

Superior Access vs. Networked Insurance Agents

Can anyone give me some input as to which system is better. I am looking to join one of these companies. I know that Networked is a little more expensive. Thanks for your input
by joey52
Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Switching from Captive Agency to Independent...
Replies: 0
Views: 3516

Switching from Captive Agency to Independent...

I am currently a captive agent and have been for about 5 years. It has been good but lately it seems like the company is micro managing alot more, rates keep going up and I am losing clients becasue we cannot sell other products. I am growing a little frustrated losing money. I was wondering what ar...
by joey52
Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Insurance Noodle vs. Superior Access vs. Agent Secure
Replies: 42
Views: 221685

Insurance Noodle vs. Superior Access vs. Agent Secure

I need honest advice as to which one will give me the best opportunity. Currently we are focused mostly on Home, Auto and small commercial policies. But we are looking to increase marketing in retail, BOP, commercial auto and all personal lines and I need multiple markets. I have used other MGA's bu...
by joey52
Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: SIC Code- 5057
Replies: 5
Views: 6084

Re: SIC Code- 5057

Thanks everyone for your input. I will checkout the other codes and look a little deeper into the SIC code description.
by joey52
Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: SIC Code- 5057
Replies: 5
Views: 6084

SIC Code- 5057

I can't seem to find anyone that can write this code. They are currently with State Fund and I think it might be the only writer. Anyone out there have a market for this code. Although the description for code 5057 is- Steel, structural and exterior installation. And this business is a company that ...
by joey52
Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: MGA in California
Replies: 4
Views: 6267

MGA in California

I am an agent with one of the big 3 in CA. I come across business that my company won't take or we are way out of the ball park on price. Can anyone reccomend a few good MGA's. Thanks
by joey52
Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Wife getting license
Replies: 3
Views: 2765

Re: Wife getting license

Thanks for the advice. Your correct, I do work for one of the big 3. I am not looking to cheat the system or get in trouble. As many captives know, our hands are tied a lot of the time, whether it comes to markets not available or pricing. I am looking for the best way to be able to offer more servi...
by joey52
Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Wife getting license
Replies: 3
Views: 2765

Wife getting license

A fellow agent approached me about having his wife getting licensed. He wants to have her get appointments so he can place busiess that our company won't take or is way out of the ballpark on price. He wants me to partner up with him so we can get another office open. Obviously I want to make sure I...
by joey52
Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Need a Work Comp Wholesaler
Replies: 10
Views: 7184

Need a Work Comp Wholesaler

I am a Farmers agent in California, I currently have a commercial and persoanl lines wholesaler that I use, but they don't write work comp. Can anyone recommend a work comp wholesaler?
by joey52
Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Commercial appointment setting
Replies: 1
Views: 1814

Commercial appointment setting

I am in the process of setting up a contract with Secure but I am not happy with the response time. Can I get some honest feedback about Beacon and London and the services they provide.
by joey52
Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Ca agent needs a bond
Replies: 2
Views: 2147

Re: Ca agent needs a bond

Try HCC Surety Group.