ERIE INSURANCE GROUP
2409 N. Main St.
East Peoria, IL 61611
(888) 335-3743 o FAX (888) 339-3743
Holly Schlosser
www.erieinsurance.comPercent of business in Illinois by line (through 11/2001):
Commercial: 42%
Personal: 55%
Life and Annuity: 3%Are you currently appointing new agents? Yes.
What type of agency is your company looking for? Professional, proactive marketers, history of growth and profitability with current carriers, looking for stable multi-line carrier to partner up with for a long-term mutually beneficial relationship. Agency has solid mix of personal and commercial writings and actively sells life insurance as well. Erie actively pursues scratch agencies interested in getting their start in the independent agency system with our company.
What are your premium volume requirements? No quotas or requirements-looking for consistent activity. $100,000 earned premium P&C for profit sharing.
Are you currently doing any niche marketing program? Look to be competitive in all areas of personal commercial, and life insurance.
What is your company's most aggressive line of business? Preferred, average to above average auto home and light commercial.
Do you use credit scoring? No.
Do you currently download/upload with your agencies? Yes, nightly upload/download on proprietary software.
What methods do you use to distribute your insurance products? 100% only independent agents-commitment solely to distribute through independent agency force.
What makes your company stand out from all the rest in Illinois? Why would an agent want to contract with your company? In-depth selection of our agency force-looking for long-term partnership, stability in the marketplace, financial strength, and most of all agent/company relationship rooted in service.