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Online small business insurer AssureStart of Seattle is now open for business in five additional states: Montana, Utah, Mississippi, Iowa and Arkansas. The move is part of a company initiative to have a nationwide presence by early 2015.
AssureStart currently sells business owner policies in 37 states.
During the application and purchase process, prospective customers may contact an AssureStart licensed insurance professional by phone, email or web chat 24 hours a day to ask questions and receive more information.
AssureStart is backed by American Family Mutual Insurance Co. Policies are underwritten by Midvale Indemnity Co., an affiliate of American Family.
The company formed in February 2013 and launched service in its first state in November 2013.