I made a similar move some years ago. I have been active in my community for many years, Chamber, non-profit groups, etc so many business people already know me. They are familar with my character, my reputation for getting things done & doing what I say I am going to do. That seems to be a rare...

Foremost is our first choice for mobile homes & some specialty DF in SD. We have had good experiences with them.

As a former CSR who recently moved into the producers chair, this post was especially timely. This is all stuff I know but it's good to have it reinforced. I have worked hard to earn a reputation that I will do what I say I will do and I try to get back to people as quickly as possible. You can prom...

We have a laundromat with dry cleaning drop off station under class code 14732. It's placed with a regional carrier, LeMars Ins Co

I just posted a reply under the Dogs posting. NWGF is a midwest regional carrier that will write an exclusion on the trampoline so you can still write the home. I have had many homeowners get rid of the trampoline when you explain the liability exposure & that most deaths/injuries happen w/ youn...

We use NWGF (a regional carrier) when we run into dog or tampoline problems. They will exclude the animal or trampoline which will allow us to write the home. We make sure to explain that there is no coverage for any injuries or claims involving the dog or trampoline & have them sign the exclusi...

I agree totally! At my previous office, my owner insisted on reviewing all commercial quotes prior to my presenting them even though he was only in our office part time. Through my personal aquaintance, I was able to quote a new local business. When I called her back w/the quote, she said I was a we...

I have had good success with fruit baskets. I just bought the stuff at the grocery store, put it in an attractive box lined w/tissue paper, and stapled my business card to the front. Much better response than when I brought sweet stuff. I have written new business directly because of this. Don't for...

I haven't worked for them but when I lived in NH, they seemed to go through a lot of help. Constantly had ads in the paper.

I had a client call earlier this week for an auto quote. He had just purchased a car with a loan & needed full coverage. I gave him the quote, breaking down the coverages as I always do. He asked why he needed to pay extra for liability coverage if he had full coverage. I explained several times...

Company ratings are very important. Most of our local mortgage companies require A or better. One local independant wrote a lot of business with a non-rated company cuz the premiums were 50% less than most other companies. When we had a CAT event, those insureds were left with uncovered damage. Need...

I agree, if you are working in an office with no support, there are better options out there. It is to their advantage to have producers who are producing & presenting the company in the best possible light. I did notice that your spelling and grammer could use some polishing. A prospective clie...