Are you currently appointing new agents? Yes.

What type of agency is your company looking for? Independent Agency with Non-profit/social services business.

What are your premium volume requirements? $50,000 over 2 years for contract consideration purposes & $250,000 to be considered for profit sharing.

Are you currently doing any niche-marketing program? We are actively pursuing animal shelters and humane societies in addition to other non-profit organizations and social service agencies.

Do you use credit scoring? N/A.

What methods do you use to distribute your insurance products? Independent agents.

What do you think makes your company different, or stand out from all the rest in Illinois? Why would an agent want to contract with your company? Long-term commitment to social services sector (since 1980); comprehensive package policy; competitive pricing; knowledgeable dedicated staff. We are located in Illinois-can personally visit agents and/or insureds.

If we had agents agree to sell homeowners policies with actual cash value endorsements, would you write more business in southern Illinois? N/A

What are the major ways in which you are interfacing electronically with your agents today? Are you pleased with the results? Internet, website-it is working well.

Additional Comments: The Specialty Human Services Division is part of the Great American Insurance Group-established in 1872 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Specialty Division is comprised of over 20 nice profit centers-each with its own contract and distribution.

The Specialty Human Services Division underwrites property/casualty lines (excluding WC) for various non-profit organizations and social services agencies. The top 10 target class list includes YMCAs and Humane Societies.