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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 12:33 pm
by heavenly1
In California, does anyone have an opinion on their overall experiences with non-standard auto markets. We are looking to get appointed with two or three to service our non-standard auto customers.
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:54 pm
by logan
Sorry, what does non-standard mean?
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 10:43 am
by mina13
I would suggest you get in touch with Bristol West and Arrowehead General Insurance Co. BW may be tough to get an appointment from, but if you do, they have really sensible rates for non-standards drivers.
Hope this helps!
Mina
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 11:31 pm
by dev1nsan
Try Freedom General, Their rates are pretty good and they shouldn't be to hard to get an appointment with.
BTW how would I go about getting appointments with preffered companies.
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 12:15 pm
by heavenly1
Thanks for the suggestions.
Have you had any personal experience with Freedom General? I think they are writing for Sterling.
As for the Preferred if you don't have the volume requirement you can go though one of many MGAs.
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:17 am
by dev1nsan
Yes, I am appointed with them. Their rates are pretty competetive and their customer service hold time is usually a minute or so. They are a part of Sterling.
What MGA would you suggest, and by volume what amount do you think would be enough to get my own appointment.
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 3:33 pm
by dev1nsan
im still trying to get some preffered market appoinment if anybody has any suggestions Id really appreciated.
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 4:33 pm
by Joe Agent
Have your tried to get appointed by any preferred compaies yet?
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 1:43 pm
by dev1nsan
Ive tried 4 to 5 but no response, I've only worked with non-standard and I don't have any connection with any preffered providers
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:22 pm
by Joe Agent
If you are having problems getting preferred appointments try NIA in Grass Valley. They are a cluster and have great appointments like Hartford, Travelers, Kemper, First American, Encompass and more. They pay 75% to 80% commision and charge a monthly fee of $175. Once you write about 500K you should not have a problem getting direct appointments and moving your business over.
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 1:18 pm
by dev1nsan
thank you Joe Agent, I looked at them before becoming and IA, the monthly fee on top of the percentage I don't like but I will keep them as an option if I cannot get appointed directly. I just got a return call from Safeco and they said that they wanted to see me with atleast one preffered before they will even consider me.