GUIDEONE INSURANCE
315 Bernadette
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-6282 o FAX (573) 446-1512
Wayland French
www.guideone.comPercent of business in Illinois by line:
Commercial: 55%
Personal: 40%
Life & Annuity: 5%Are you currently appointing new agents? For Church product only.
What type of agency is your company looking for? Able to commit to $100,000 within two years. Has acceptable loss ratio with current companies. In business for at least five years and has at least $500,000 in preferred premium. Can demonstrate a marketing plan for acquiring new business.
What are your premium volume requirements? $100,000 for best commission schedule. $200,000 for profit sharing.
Are you currently doing any niche marketing program? One of the largest insurors of Churches in the United States. Have National endorsements from numerous denominations.
What is your company's most aggressive line of business? Churches and Private Colleges.
Do you use credit scoring? Yes, for Auto and Home, new and renewal. Customer qualifies for tier based on underwriting, then price within the tier is based on Insurance Bureau Score.
Do you currently download/upload with your agencies? Download, upload in Beta testing.
What methods do you use to distribute your insurance products? Have some Direct agents in large metropolitan areas, primary focus on independent agent system. (2,500 independent agents, 150 direct agents).
What makes your company stand out from all the rest in Illinois? Why would an agent want to contract with your company? Our motto is "Valuing Customers as Partners". We consider our agents as well as our insureds "partners". For more than 50 years GuideOne has been dedicated to protecting families across America through our passionate commitment to eliminating drinking and driving. Our GuideOne Foundation has committed millions of dollars to raise public awareness and support for this vital cause.