Offer to take them to lunch

This is the best compny I have ever worked with.

How large is your agency?

Sorry this might be a dumb question, but Im looking for publications I should subscribe that are helpful besides Insurance Journal(I already get that) =) or any other resources online or offline for industry news and tips. (I'm still learning) Both of these offer free subscriptions. http://www.agen...

Could be but I would rather be with a stronger company with more experience on a line then with a company that may or my not know what they are doing?

A new doctor may be very good but if I was having heart surgery I would want a surgeon with experience doing the operation.

There are other carriers that will write your E&O. How big is your agency? (Revenues for 2006)

PACO is owned by PICA. This is from its website: Podiatric physicians are an integral part of PICA. Our Board of Directors features 11 of 14 members who are practicing podiatric physicians, and the Underwriting, Claims and Risk Management Committees of the Board are comprised of podiatrists. In fact...

You can't but from experience I can tell you that the primary company is usually required to take a significant net position in any treaty. $10M to $25M in surplus does not go that far. So it would still be possible for a carrier to become insolvent with a treaty in place. I would also be careful re...

How much reinsurance do they have?

Rating: A- (Excellent)
Financial Size Category: V ($10 million to $25 million)
Outlook: Stable
Action: Affirmed
Effective Date: July 13, 2006

The surplus is very low.

Look into one of the underwriting designations. AICPCU has an Associate in Commercial Underwriting Program http://www.aicpcu.org/flyers/au.htm If you are interested in Professional liability look into the PLUS RPLU designation http://plusweb.org/index.cfm/p/Edu.RPLU If you have a lot of time and enj...

PACO is a small company that specializes in Podiatrists professional liability insurance. Why would you put your insurance agency e&o with them?

Talk to Smith, Bell And Thompson http://www.sbtinsurance.com
They have the largest home healthcare book in the industry.
802-658-4600