SAFECO
2800 W. Higgins Road, Suite 1100
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
(800) 845-4429 o FAX (847) 490-2455
Marc Behrhorst
www.safeco.comPercent of business in Illinois by line:
Commercial: 40%
Personal: 40%
Life & Annuity: 20%Are you currently appointing new agents? Yes.
What type of agency is your company looking for? Growth-oriented, multi-line agencies.
What are your premium volume requirements? $250,000 in a line of business over a two year period, a minimum of 25 life applications per year.
Are you currently doing any niche marketing program? We are always interested in discussing mutually beneficial ventures with our independent agency partners.
What is your company's most aggressive line of business? Small to medium size commercial, personal auto, life and investments.
Do you use credit scoring? Insurance scoring is a part of our risk evaluation on new and renewal business.
Do you currently download/upload with your agencies? Yes. We also have real-time quoting capabilities.
What methods do you use to distribute your insurance products? SAFECO is committed to the independent insurance agent and financial advisor. Even our internet site assigns policies to participating independent agencies.
What makes your company stand out from all the rest in Illinois? Why would an agent want to contract with your company? SAFECO has a proven track record and over the past few years has evolved into a proactive, forward thinking company. Our goal is to enhance the partnership between SAFECO and our agents and advisors. Visit www.safeco.com to see the services that are available.