METLIFE AUTO & HOME
500 Economy Court
Freeport, IL 61032
(815)-266-5529 o FAX: (815)-266-5343
Cathy Wessling
www.metauto-agent.com
www.metlife.com

Percent of business in Illinois by line:
Personal: 100%

Are you currently appointing new agents? Selectively.

What type of agency is your company looking for? Professional agents with a history of profitability looking to partner with a company to grow their business.

What are your premium volume requirements? $250,000 in written premium in personal lines.

Are you currently doing any niche marketing program? Top Driver is a driver improvement program that is offered exclusively through MetLife Auto & Home. Agents can offer their prospects and clients the unique opportunity save up to 10% on their premium for 3 years by completing a home video life saving defensive driving course.

What is your company's most aggressive line of business? We have a broad portfolio of competitive products. Our most aggressive line of business is automobile.

Do you use credit scoring? Yes-on new and renewal.

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

What methods do you use to distribute your insurance products? Approximately 85% of our personal lines business in Illinois is written through independent agencies. We also sell through our group account and captive agents.

What makes your company stand out from all the rest in Illinois? Why would an agent want to contract with your company? We offer our independent agencies unique revenue opportunities such as access to our financial service products. We offer a strong brand identity; outstanding service through local and regional offices; differentiated personal lines products; and we are committed to technology and the use of automation to improve efficiencies for both the agency and the company.