CENTRAL INSURANCE COMPANIES
P.O. Box 400
Tolono, IL 61880-0400
(217) 485-3766 o FAX: (217) 485-3766
Craig Vallowe
www.central-insurance.com

Percent of business in Illinois by line:
Commercial: 65%
Personal: 35%

Are you currently appointing new agents? Yes.

What type of agency is your company looking for? Large professional established agency where the principals are involved in the day-to-day business. Agency's only involved in insurance related business.

What are your premium volume requirements? Profit sharing volume requirement is $250,000. (Average agency size is approx. $700,000)

Are you currently doing any niche marketing program? No.

What is your company's most aggressive line of business? Commercial packages.

Do you use credit scoring? We refer to credit scoring in normal underwriting procedures for new and renewal.

Do you currently download/upload with your agencies? Yes, both.

What methods do you use to distribute your insurance products? Independent Agents ONLY!!

What makes your company stand out from all the rest in Illinois? Why would an agent want to contract with your company? Long term relationships, ease of business, high level of automation, (i.e. internet capabilities).