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by californiadude
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Markets for HOA's
Replies: 4
Views: 12073

Re: Markets for HOA's

I haven't seen CIG through any wholesalers. We have a direct appointment.

We place our condo buildings with Allied and Travelers usually - is that what you're looking for.
by californiadude
Thu Sep 12, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Certificates of Insurance ???
Replies: 4
Views: 12798

Re: Certificates of Insurance ???

Send out the forms, put the burden on the Cert Holder to raise the questions. Not sending out the forms lets the Cert Holder interpret that they are covered for everything!
by californiadude
Tue Jul 30, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Hotels in Ca
Replies: 10
Views: 20775

Re: Hotels in Ca

CIG
by californiadude
Tue Jul 30, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Need comp in ca code 5474 painting
Replies: 3
Views: 13306

Re: Need comp in ca code 5474 painting

Have you tried Arrowhead General?
by californiadude
Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:32 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: 1st Year as a Producer Stories
Replies: 25
Views: 105094

Re: 1st Year as a Producer Stories

Ha ha that is great! Thank you for sharing.
by californiadude
Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Course of Construction for non licensed contractor
Replies: 6
Views: 12997

Re: Course of Construction for non licensed contractor

This might be out of left field... But it could work. What if the owner/builder hires a GC to come in and supervise the builder/project, with a much smaller fee? The GC would be doing minimal work... Maybe he charges 1% of building costs instead of 12-20%. Basically you're hiring someone to come in ...
by californiadude
Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Workers Comp (Ca) Auto Repair with large loss
Replies: 3
Views: 27730

Re: Workers Comp (Ca) Auto Repair with large loss

Hi Paul,

I think this one is probably best with SCIF for now. Unfortunately it's the triple whammy of non-renewal, large loss, and newer business.

I would be curious if you could find a home for it... Please share if you can. Good luck -
The Dude
by californiadude
Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Garagekeepers Coverage - Florida Account
Replies: 4
Views: 9592

Re: Garagekeepers Coverage - Florida Account

Unfortunately, no one wins in this situation. My advice is to stay away from Legal Liability when writing GKL. Direct Primary is the way to go. It is in the insured's best interest to pay a little bit more money and get Direct Primary. Hopefully you explained or wrote out to the insured the differen...
by californiadude
Tue May 28, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: 1st Year as a Producer Stories
Replies: 25
Views: 105094

Re: 1st Year as a Producer Stories

Rainmaker, thank you for the advice. I am 9 months in so far and excited to hit year 2 soon. For me, the hardest part of being a new producer is policy knowledge and carrier appetites. I will be starting either my CIC or AAI after I get married in August. I've kept track of what is working, here is ...
by californiadude
Mon May 06, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Acord eForms - TAM
Replies: 0
Views: 10927

Acord eForms - TAM

Hi All,

Is there any way to download Acord eForms without having to pay an additional access fee? We pay to use Applied (TAM) and their eForm, but I'm looking for another option... Where I can view the actual Acord and input data instead of using the various screens.

Thank you.
by californiadude
Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: 1st Year as a Producer Stories
Replies: 25
Views: 105094

Re: 1st Year as a Producer Stories

Right on Sac thank you.

The "Trusted Advisor" is what I am seeking to be.
by californiadude
Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: 1st Year as a Producer Stories
Replies: 25
Views: 105094

Re: 1st Year as a Producer Stories

Great feedback all around... Now- here is the question: I am 4 months in. Should I start with CISR, or start with CIC. I am not a CSR but I've read that the CISR coursework is a good intro to the CIC. I am Commercial lines 80% personal 20% with independent agency. Any feedback is appreciated. I am d...
by californiadude
Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: 1st Year as a Producer Stories
Replies: 25
Views: 105094

Re: 1st Year as a Producer Stories

Thank you all for the responses... Very good stuff! For a first year independent agent, what do you think the premium goal should be? I know it depends on what type of business you are after. We are 80% P&C and 20% Life/Health. Most of what we go after is main street business and personal lines....