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by jtownagent
Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Homeowners w/o Social Security #
Replies: 11
Views: 12480

Re: Homeowners w/o Social Security #

I believe that federal law (and some/most state laws) forbits requiring that anyone disclosure their SS#. Check with your state insurance department about this. Or better yet contact your underwriter about this issue. At the worst, the client should be subject to the "no hit" rate offer by...
by jtownagent
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Misleading Advertising
Replies: 8
Views: 11552

Re: Misleading Advertising

The $9 car insurance is also advertised on the internet daily. Do not worry about the truth in advertising thing, it will just drive you crazy. Perhaps you want to try my apporach. I tell people that I can give them free insurance. When they look at me with a questioning eye, I tell them it is calle...
by jtownagent
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Feedback on being an independent agent for Progressive
Replies: 2
Views: 5183

Re: Feedback on being an independent agent for Progressive

I have two main gripes with Progressive. Low commission rate (10% on commercial vs upto 17.5% with other commercial carriers), and it's difficult to qualify for any profit sharing. Yes they offer insurance via many (any) approach, but this does not bother me so much. I can justify my added value to ...
by jtownagent
Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: New to the business and selling through a wholesaler?
Replies: 4
Views: 3519

Re: New to the business and selling through a wholesaler?

Check out the post "New Insurance Agency Startup Questions" previosly addressed in this forum, you will find several responses that you might find of interest. Good luck.
by jtownagent
Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:31 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Chicago IL area insurance agencies who sell TRAVEL Insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 9395

Re: Chicago IL area insurance agencies who sell TRAVEL Insur

bf1chicago wrote:Don't major brokerages sell this thru their Private Client or High Net Worth divisions as well? Doesn't Chubb and Aon sell Travel Insurance to their High Net Worth clientele?
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I know Fireman's Fund has a product.
by jtownagent
Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:27 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Selling An Agency
Replies: 5
Views: 6193

Re: Selling An Agency

Interview and Hire a professional firm that specializes in Insuracne agency acquisitions. Contact NJ IIA or PIA for referrals. Do not do this alone. The person that represents themself, has a fool for a client.
by jtownagent
Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:20 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Motorcycle Rental Coverage
Replies: 2
Views: 3240

Re: Motorcycle Rental Coverage

1) Look for another auto carrier that will do it. ( Good luck) 2) Look at personal umbrella policies and see if they drop down for non-owned and rented motorcycles. 3) Avoidance-Tell your client not to do it. This is an interesting question. I look forward to other theoretical and practical answers....
by jtownagent
Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:35 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Chicago IL area insurance agencies who sell TRAVEL Insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 9395

Re: Chicago IL area insurance agencies who sell TRAVEL Insur

If you are a member of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA) then you could access a market through BIG I Markets that offer travel insurance that you can sell. Big "I" Markets, in partnership with Travel Insured International, is pleased to offer two travel produ...
by jtownagent
Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:40 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Insuring vehicle owned by an estate
Replies: 6
Views: 6503

Re: Insuring vehicle owned by an estate

right on yoyowordup. I agree.
by jtownagent
Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Insuring vehicle owned by an estate
Replies: 6
Views: 6503

Re: Insuring vehicle owned by an estate

Insure the vehicle in your sisters name and add yourself as a driver.
by jtownagent
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: CA-Guaranteed Replacement Cost
Replies: 15
Views: 20054

Re: CA-Guaranteed Replacement Cost

sankykid is right on. If available why would you not offer guarenteed replacement cost with no cap. To my knowledge there are still some damaged homes from Katrina that are still waiting to be re built.
by jtownagent
Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: CA-Guaranteed Replacement Cost
Replies: 15
Views: 20054

Re: CA-Guaranteed Replacement Cost

Chubb, Chartis, Firemans Fund, Andover Companies..but I am on the east coast.
by jtownagent
Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Virginia Property and Casualty HELP!!!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 6189

Re: Virginia Property and Casualty HELP!!!!!!

There is no quick fix. Sign up for the test, and see if you pass. perhaps enough has sunk in...but probably not. :lol:
by jtownagent
Wed May 11, 2011 11:01 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: renewal call scripts
Replies: 1
Views: 4344

Re: renewal call scripts-Quick Personal lines

Of course, complete as much as possible with what you know, before you phone. We would like to be sure our records are current and to check that you are properly protected. Do you have two minutes to answer a few questions? Client(s)__________________________________________ DOB______________ DOB___...
by jtownagent
Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:48 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: 13,000 properties needing property insurance
Replies: 7
Views: 9214

Re: 13,000 properties needing property insurance

I think the answer is not insurance, but DAMAGE DEPOSIT, and proper screening of tenants by a real estate professional with proper E&O coverage.