Newsbrief

January 21, 2020

20 insurance leaders to watch in 2020

Agent for the Future exists to help independent agents (IAs) grow and thrive. We love talking to agents who are driving transformation in the IA channel. As we head into 2020, we’re shining a light on 20 insurance leaders who are blazing new trails in the areas of marketing, technology, products and people. We believe their stories and insights will be valuable to everyone in the IA channel. Read about all 20 on the new Agent for the Future™ website.​​​

Agent for the Future exists to help independent agents (IAs) grow and thrive. We love talking to agents who are driving transformation in the IA channel. As we head into 2020, we’re shining a light on 20 insurance leaders who are blazing new trails in the areas of marketing, technology, products and people. We believe…

Interactive small business appetite guide

Want to save time and achieve higher hit ratios? Use our Small Business Detailed Appetite Guide to quickly and easily find the classes you want to write. Search by GL class code/description or by 4-digit SIC code, see desirability for all lines of business in a single view and note any state exceptions. Plus, we recently added Farm products to help you better understand our Farm appetite.* Our appetite is broad – let’s write some business together!

 

*Farm is currently available in eCLIQ® for 28 states, including AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MT, MS, NM, NE, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD, TN, UT, VA, WI, and WY. Learn more.

Want to save time and achieve higher hit ratios? Use our Small Business Detailed Appetite Guide to quickly and easily find the classes you want to write. Search by GL class code/description or by 4-digit SIC code, see desirability for all lines of business in a single view and note any state exceptions. Plus, we recently…

New inland marine eCLIQ® guidelines

To help make it easier and quicker for you to receive your Inland Marine quotes, we’ve made some recent changes to our eCLIQ guidelines. Select accounts will need to be agent-entered, allowing you to receive a quote and the ability to bind immediately, in most cases. For those submissions needing an underwriter referral, we can typically provide same-day turnaround. Our Inland Marine newsletter highlights all the changes and includes 2-minute videos that show you how easy it is to use eCLIQ.

To help make it easier and quicker for you to receive your Inland Marine quotes, we’ve made some recent changes to our eCLIQ guidelines. Select accounts will need to be agent-entered, allowing you to receive a quote and the ability to bind immediately, in most cases. For those submissions needing an underwriter referral, we can…

12 target segments for 2020

Win in 2020 with these 12 profitable segments in the $25,000 – $250,000 premium range1. We have extensive experience writing and servicing these accounts, as well as delivering expert underwriting, quick turn-around time, and customized services and resources. Contact your Custom underwriter to discuss opportunities and let’s grow profitably together!

Manufacturing

  1. Fabricated Metals Manufacturers
  2. Industrial Equipment Manufacturers
  3. Food Products Manufacturers
  4. Plastic/Rubber Goods Manufacturers

Wholesale

  1. Durable Goods Wholesalers
  2. Nondurable Goods Wholesalers

Construction

  1. Electrical Contractors
  2. Excavation/Grading Contractors
  3. Concrete Contractors
  4. Flooring Contractors

Real Estate (Newer or updated construction/protected)

  1. Non-residential Real Estate – Lessor’s Risk Only
  2. Apartments/Residential Condominium Associations

 

1Appetite preference may vary by state.

Win in 2020 with these 12 profitable segments in the $25,000 – $250,000 premium range1. We have extensive experience writing and servicing these accounts, as well as delivering expert underwriting, quick turn-around time, and customized services and resources. Contact your Custom underwriter to discuss opportunities and let’s grow profitably together! Manufacturing Fabricated Metals Manufacturers Industrial Equipment Manufacturers…

Learn about our Agent Giving Program

For independent agents, protecting your communities comes with the job description. But many of you go above and beyond to help your community thrive, through donating or volunteering with a local nonprofit.

Join one of our Coffee Break webinars – on Jan. 21 or 23 – to learn how Liberty Mutual and Safeco can help you maximize your charitable efforts with a donation to a nonprofit on your behalf. Our two programs, Make More Happen and Change Agents, will provide more than 90 chances to win in 2020. Find out how to get started and learn about the latest opportunities to participate.

For independent agents, protecting your communities comes with the job description. But many of you go above and beyond to help your community thrive, through donating or volunteering with a local nonprofit. Join one of our Coffee Break webinars – on Jan. 21 or 23 – to learn how Liberty Mutual and Safeco can help…

Boost your productivity at the office

Spend a little time with us and we’ll help you make every work day easier and more efficient with our Agents’ Portal and eCLIQ® quoting platform.

 

The Agents’ Portal has everything you need to do your job quickly and easily, from quoting new business to managing accounts. And eCLIQ, our fast and intuitive policy quoting and administration system, allows you to find the right coverage for every risk and quote all lines of business all in one place.

 

We offer two convenient training choices, from a basic, systems training webinar to a comprehensive products training option. Register today and join us at an upcoming session.

Spend a little time with us and we’ll help you make every work day easier and more efficient with our Agents’ Portal and eCLIQ® quoting platform.   The Agents’ Portal has everything you need to do your job quickly and easily, from quoting new business to managing accounts. And eCLIQ, our fast and intuitive policy…

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