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America First Insurance
www.americafirst-ins.com
3400 Waterview Pkwy., Ste. 200
Richardson, TX 75080
P.O. Box 833906,
Richardson, TX 75083-3906
Entire State: Lynn Chambers
Marketing Associate
972/470-8521 FAX: 972/470-8500
E-mail: camellia.chambers@americafirst-ins.com
Strategy: Looking for Commercial Agents in Austin, San Antonio and surrounding areas. Personal Lines agent statewide with the exception of the Houston area.
Desired Agency Characteristics: Commercial lines must provide hard copy premium and loss runs for the last three years and be able to demonstrate the ability to reach $1.5 million in 3 to 5 years. Personal lines would like $500,000 in less than 3 years.

American Risk Insurance Co.
www.americanriskins.com
4669 Southwest Freeway, 7th Floor
Houston, TX 77027
800/580-1ARI (274) FAX: 713/559-0716
Central & Panhandle: Carlos Lynn, Account Executive
E-mail: clynn@americanriskins.com
Northeast: Paula Waters, Account Executive
E-mail: pwaters@americanriskins.com
Southwest: Sam Calderon, Account Executive
E-mail: scalderon@americanriskins.com
Strategy: Appointing agencies statewide excluding the Greater Houston Area. ARI is rated "A, Exceptional" by Demotech, Inc. and offers commercial property insurance products for apartment/condo complexes, hotels/motels, office buildings/parks, and shopping centers. A variety of homeowners and dwelling fire products are also available. ARI will write up to a $5,000,000 limit for any one commercial building and $500,000 limit on homes.
Desired agency characteristics: Looking for growing agencies, new or established. Agency must have at least $250,000 in homeowners/dwelling fire business and/or at least $1,000,000 in commercial business in most cases, but exceptions have been made. Broad band Internet access, licensed personnel, and quality business are a must. For commercial lines, agents must also show experience and knowledge of the classes of business ARI is looking to write.

Chubb Group of Insurance Cos.
www.chubb.com
North Texas (Dallas): Jerry Butler
Branch Manager and Southern Zone Officer
2001 Bryan St., Ste. 3400
Dallas, TX 75201
214/754-0777 FAX: 214/754-8129
Houston: Tom Fitzpatrick
Branch Manager
1330 Post Oak Rd., Ste. 2400
Houston, TX 77056
713/297-4600 FAX 713/297-4750
Central Texas (Austin / San Antonio / Waco and El Paso):
Kevin Witcher, Territory Manager
1919 Congress, Ste. 1315
Austin, TX 78701
512/634-2200 FAX: 512/634-2222
Strategy: Targeting agencies that can generate a minimum of $1,000,000 in profitable Commercial Lines and Personal Lines in three years.
Desired agency characteristics: Targeting commercial lines growth in standard package lines, specialty commercial (D&O, EPL, International, Boiler, Inland Marine, Pollution Liability), HPR and Class A monoline property, large deductible monoline casualty programs, and information and network technology/life sciences accounts. Targeting personal lines growth in the affluent customer segment (typically $750,000 homes and higher).

GMAC Insurance
www.GMACagency.com
Entire State: Andy Budimlija, Regional Sales Manager
P.O. Box 3199
Winston-Salem, NC 27102-3199
336/435-3265
FAX: 336/435-0686
andy.bbudimlija@GMACinsurance.com
Strategy: Provide competitive, web based Personal Auto and Commercial Auto products through local independent agencies in Texas.  Using the combination of a locally known and trusted independent agent and a nationally recognized brand name, we want to help agents grow their book of business in 2008.
Desired agency characteristics: Agencies with a history of profitable business interested in partnering and growing with a nationally recognized insurance carrier.  To begin the appointment process, please visit us on the web at www.GMACagency.com.

Mercury Insurance Group
www.mercuryinsurance.com
Entire state: Barbara Glenn, CIC Director of Marketing Operations, Central Division
P.O. Box 728847
Oklahoma City, OK 73172
800/503-3724, ext. 6588
FAX: 405/621-6833
P.O. Box 20310
Austin, TX, 78720 800/503-3724 ext. 6588
E-mail: bglenn@mercuryinsurance.com
West Texas: Colby Terry, Marketing Representative
806/239-0147
E-mail: cterry@mercuryinsurance.com
Austin: Colter Huffman, Sr. Marketing Representative
512/241-4196
E-mail: chuffman@mercuryinsurance.com
Houston: Diana Friesenhahn, Marketing Representative
713/203-8898
E-mail: dfriesenhahn@mercuryinsurance.com
Houston: Ryan Williams, Marketing Representative
832/317-9090
E-mail: rwilliams@mercuryinsurance.com
San Antonio: Cheryl Henry, Marketing Representative
210/347-7220
E-mail: chenry@mercuryinsurance.com
Dallas: Kurt Butterfield, Marketing Representative
214/471-7151
E-mail: kbutterfield@mercuryinsurance.com
East Texas: Robert Russell, Sr., Marketing Representative
903/216-0916
E-mail: rrussell@mercuryinsurance.com
Strategy: To provide competitive rates in our personal and commercial auto markets so that we may have continued profitable growth through new and existing agency appointments.
Desired agency characteristics: Established agencies willing to build a long-term relationship by generating $500,000 of profitable personal auto business over the first three years. The agencies need to be well-experienced and financially strong with a 3-year history of profitable production with their current standard auto markets.

National Loyds Insurance Co.
www.natlloyds.com www.american-summit.com
Entire State: Karl Lauritzen, EVP & CIO
E-mail: klauritzen@natlloyds.com
P.O. Box 2650
Waco, TX 76702
510 North Valley Mills Dr., Ste. 202
Waco, TX 76710
800/749-6419 FAX: 254/399-0765
Strategy: DP-1, HO-A, Vacant DP-1, Builders Risk, Mobile Homes, Commercial Package and Mono Line GL or Property. No minimums - Love the independent agent

Priority One Insurance Company
www.rvos.com
Entire State: Irene Sulak, VP of Operations
E-mail: ijsulak@rvos.com or jgaidusek@rvos.com
P.O. Box 6106
Temple, TX 76503
2301 South 37th St.
Temple, TX 76504
254/773-7227 FAX: 254/771-1470
Strategy: Looking to grow in certain geographical areas of the state for both commercial and personal lines. All territories, coastal territories with wind exclusion.
Desired agency characteristics: Experienced agencies that strive to maintain a good profitable book of business and working relationship with company.

Progressive Insurance Co.
progressiveagent.com
Entire state: Maria Gignac
Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: mgignac1@progressive.com
Company Email: Progressiveagent.com
Strategy: Aggressive growth in auto markets
Desired agency characteristics: For appointment consideration please visit progressiveagent.com. Select About Us then click on Become an Agent.

Republic Insurance Co. www.RepublicGroup.com
Entire state: Agents interested in discussing an appointment should go to The Republic Group web site and click on Become an Agent.
P.O. Box 809076
Dallas, TX 75380-9076
972/788-6001 FAX: 972/788-6309
Strategy: Leaders in Low Value Dwellings DP-1, HO-A, Vacant DP-1, Builders Risk, Mobile Homes, Commercial Package and Mono Line GL or Property. No minimums - We Love the independent agent
Desired agency characteristics: Demonstrated history of profitability within locations that allow Republic to continue to manage spread of risk. Partner with established agencies that focus on growth, profit, retention, automation and perpetuation.

Safeco Insurance Cos.
www.safeco.com
Entire state: Michelle Smith, Coordinator
1600 N. Collins Blvd., Ste. 3000
Richardson, TX 75080
972/808-4000
FAX 866/366-9284
E-mail: cering@safeco.com
Desired agency characteristics: For those Independent Agents who wish to discuss and appointment, please visit www.safeco.com and select Career Center – For Agents

Sagamore Insurance Company
www.sagamoreinsurance.com
Entire State: Charles R. Hadley, Marketing Manager
E-mail: chadley@sagamoreinsurance.com orjgaidusek@rvos.com
1099 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
P.O. Box 7099
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7099
800/317-9402 FAX: 800/511-5087
Desired agency characteristics: Agents who wish to inquire about appointment procedures please contact Marketing at (800)317-9402 x. 560 or email jmurray@sagamoreinsurance.com.

Sunshine State Insurance Company
www/ssoc-insco.com
Entire State: LG Lugo, VP Chief Marketing Officer
E-mail: lglugo@ssic-insco.com
475 West Town Place, Ste. 210
St. Augustine, FL 32092
904/285-1879x112 FAX: 904/224-1064
Strategy: To open in Texas providing limited appointments - looking for proven successful agents willing to commit to minimum production and quality numbers.
Desired agency characteristics: Ability to write $300,000 in N.B. property sales, provide current property loss ratio, written business plan.

Commercial Lines Only

Accident Fund Insurance Company of America
www.accidentfund.com
Texas Regional Manager: James (Jim) Stanco
232 S. Capitol Ave.
P.O. Box 40790
Lansing, MI 48901-7990
847/700-8266 FAX: 847/700-8280
E-mail: jamess@accidentfund.com
Dallas & North Texas: Peter Brezgiel, Business Development Consultant (Marketing/Underwriting Representative)
214/548-3386
E-mail: peter2b@accidentfund.com
Houston & South Texas: Jason Hebert, Business Development Consultant
281/299-9741
E-mail: jasonh@accidentfund.com
Strategy: To grow through selective appointment of agents, targeting primarily small to mid-size accounts, though capable of writing and servicing larger accounts as well.
Desired agency characteristics: Agents that appreciate a high partnership commitment and believe in franchise value for its appointments. First year written premium target of $350-500k.

American Country Insurance Co.
www.amctry.com
Entire State: Haley Litchfield, Marketing Representative
150 Northwest Point Blvd., Ste. 300
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
847/700-8266 FAX: 847/700-8280
E-mail: hlitchfield@amctry.com
Strategy: To appoint agents with exceptional knowledge of the public transportation industry.
Desired agency characteristics: Agents must have exceptional knowledge and experience in the public transportation industry.

America First Insurance
www.americafirst-ins.com
Entire State: Lynn Chambers, Marketing Associate
3400 Waterview Pkwy., Ste. 200
Richardson, TX 75080
P.O. Box 833906
Richard, TX 75083-3906
972/470-8521 FAX: 972/470-8500
E-mail: camellia.chambers@americafirst-ins.com
Strategy: Looking for Commercial Agents in Austin, San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Characteristics: Commercial lines must provide hard copy premium and loss runs for the last three years and be able to demonstrate the ability to reach $1.5 million in 3 to 5 years.

CNA
www.cna.com
North Texas: Jim Harms, Branch Vice President
600 North Pearl, Ste. 1300
Dallas, TX 75201
214/220-1655 FAX: 214/220-5687
E-mail: James.Harms@CNA.com
Southern Texas: Matt Sasso
5151 San Felipe, Ste. 1800
Houston, TX 77056
713/513/6204
Matthew.sasso@CNA.com
Strategy: Grow profitability in all business segments
Desired agency characteristics: Please discuss with Jim or Matt

Contractor Bonding and Insurance Co. (CBIC)
www.cbic.com and www.cbionline.com
Entire State: Mark S. Hewitt CPCU, AFSB, Asst. Vice President
2999 N. 44th Street, Ste. 450
Phoenix, AZ 85018
800/866-2242 FAX 800/284-2770
E-mail: markh@cbic.com
Strategy: CBIC is "A" rated with A.M.Best and T-Listed and licensed in all states. We will continue to broaden our commercial and contract surety lines in the State of Texas in 2008 concentrating on small and medium size businesses with single jobs up to $10,000,000 and aggregate work programs of $15,000,000. CBIC is a broad surety only market in Texas writing most classes of commercial and contract surety including license and permit, public official, court, fiduciary and misc. Surety. We have several programs to assist our agents with their small and emerging contractors that need bonding including the S.B.A. bond guarantee program.
Desired agency characteristics: We appoint independent insurance agents for bond only appointments in Texas. We desire agents that desire to work with us closely one on one with an underwriter to develop business. We provide state of the art technology through our cbiconline web based bond issuance system, which is designed for the more common commercial surety bonds issued by email 24/7 at the above average commission rates. We desire service oriented agents and we are a relationship Driven market providing same day service on most requests with many common bonds underwritten within a couple of hours. A minimum premium commitment of $2,500 the first year is typically required.

EMC Insurance Cos.
www.emcinsurance.com
John S. Sprague CPCU, Marketing Manager
P.O. Box 1739
Wichita, KS 67201-1739
800/223-0562 ext. 235
FAX: 316/263-1284
E-mail: John.S.Sprague@EMCins.com
Strategy: Company seeks profitable growth with combined ratio of less than 100.0%. Limited agency appointments with emphasis on growth thru existing agency force. Will consider potential appointments in underserved areas that the company feels profitable growth is possible.
Desired agency characteristics: Agencies seeking consideration for appointment should be able to produce at least $250,000 in written premium the first year, with profitability and growth to $500,000 being possible by the end of the third year.

Employers Insurance Group
www.eig.com
Entire State: Clayton Lee, Director of Sales
5605 N. MacArthur Blvd
Irving, Texas 75038
214/454-6951 FAX: 972/819-8406
E-mail: clee@eig.com
Strategy: To grow through appointment of profitable agents. Utilizing electronic submissions and a broad appetite. Targeting small and midsize accounts. Small minimum premiums and above average commissions. New WC business and non-subscribers welcome.
Desired agency characteristics: Profitable that are growing and can commit to a minimum level of production.

The Hanover Insurance Group
www.hanover.com
Entire state: Debra Richardson, CPCU, CIC, CRM, Regional Vice President
5910 N. Central Expressway #850
Dallas, Texas 75206
214/750-3912 FAX: 214/750-3996
E-mail: drichardson@hanover.com
Strategy: Double small commercial book (accounts <$25,000); significantly increase new business production in middle market (accounts >$25,000 and under $400,000); significantly increase marine writings.

Insurors Indemnity Co.
www.insurorsindemnity.com
Entire state: Nancy Tussy, VP Marketing
225 South Fifth Street
Waco, TX 76701
P.O. Box 2683
Waco, TX 76702-2683
254/759-3815 FAX: 254/755-6399
E-mail: tussy@insurors.com
Strategy: Insurors Indemnity, a standard admitted regional company, will consider additional agency representation in central, west, north and east Texas. IIC provides a competitive market for the small to mid-sized commercial risk. Products are delivered in an ethical, timely, friendly and common sense manner. We specifically target: Landlords’s Risk (LRO) – strip centers, office and retail; Mini Warehouses/Self Storage Units, Auto Services (oil/lube change, muffler shops, repair shops and etc.). We also offer a competitive market for office, retail, convenience store (with or without gas sales) freight forwarding warehouses and other mid to small commercial risks. 
Desired agency characteristics: Independent agency interested in writing standard, preferred mid to small commercial risks with an A- (Excellent) admitted company. Must have established agency and represent additional admitted, preferred carriers. Looking for long-term relationships with agents that will provide consistent, profitable growth.

Magna Carta Cos. (Public Service Mutual Insurance Co.)
www.mcarta.com
North Texas, Austin and San Antonio: Ed Smith, Branch Manager
13727 Noel Rd., Ste. 130,
Dallas, TX 75240
972/788-2270 ext. 201 FAX: 972/788-2273
E-mail: esmith@mcarta.com
Strategy: Target independent agencies that will generate new business opportunities within our established commercial niches: Franchise Hotels, Restaurants, Lessor's Risks, Apartments and Condominiums.
Desired agency characteristics: Relationship-oriented agency with a proven track record for professionalism, profit and growth.

Meadowbrook Insurance Group
www.agentsedge.com or www.meadowbrook.com
Entire State: Kim Angell, Program Manager, Southeast
P.O. Box 724
Greenville, TX 75403
903/268-3521 FAX: 877/283-0689
E-mail: kangell@meadowbrook.com
Strategy: Growth in our mono-line Workers Compensation program. We are looking to appoint new agents in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, East Texas and surrounding areas.
Desired agency characteristics: Profitable and growing agencies

Merchants Bonding Co.
www.merchantsbonding.com
Entire state: Josh Penwell, Asst. Vice President
P.O. Box 26720
Austin, TX 78755-0720
8303 North MoPac Expwy, Ste. B-400, Austin, TX 78755-0720
512/343-9033 FAX: 512/343-8363
E-mail: jpenwell@merchantsbonding.com
Strategy: To increase our contract bond writings.
Desired agency characteristics: Professional agencies writing contract bond accounts. We offer 25% dividend.

Philadelphia Insurance
www.phlyins.com
Entire State: Lance Goff, Assistant V.P.
3939 Beltline Rd., Ste. 650
Addison, TX 75001
469/221-7932 FAX: 886/228-7932
E-mail: lgoff@phlyins.com
Strategy: Niche Carrier

Redwood Fire Casualty (a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Cos.)
www.bhhc-wc.com
Entire State: Randy Fast, Marketing Manager
1209 Cambridge Dr.
Carrollton, TX 75007
Office: 972/242-8369 FAX: 972/446-9398
E-mail: rfast@bhhc-wc.com
Strategy: Looking to write profitable statutory workers compensation business in TX and the 26 other states where we are licensed (including NM, CO, AZ, CA, NV, AR and MS). We will be underwriting a broad selection of classes, ranging from “main street” business to heavy end (high severity), high mod and larger premium accounts.
Desired agency characteristics: We are looking to partner with large, growing regional agencies that a) have extensive experience and expertise in the workers compensation line, b) control relatively large books of workers compensation premium and c) will value the financial strength and services that a Berkshire Hathaway company has to offer.

RenRetail (Renaisance Re parent company)
www.renretail.com
Entire State: Ryan Liebbe, Recruiting Manager
5801 Tennyson Pkwy.
Plano, TX 75024
Office: 877/736-7310
E-mail: Ryan.Liebbe@Renretail.com
Strategy: Intent is to offer independent agents a suite of products in a self service web portal environment. The market segments we will focus on include: contractors, professional liability, property and specialty lines with a focus on Builder risk in 2009. Opening the other lines of business beginning in 2010.
Desired agency characteristics: Agents with in emphasis on construction, specialty and more specifically builders risk. All agents are considered.

Sea Bright Insurance Co.
www.sbic.com
Entire state: Joe Yurkovich, Sr. Resident V.P.
4201 FM 1960, Ste. 310
Houston, TX 77068
832/204-3001 FAX: 832/204-3070
E-mail: joseph.yurkovich@sbic.com
Strategy: Target workers' compensation line for larger employers engaged in the oil and gas industry, heavier construction risks and all maritime risks with USL&H and / or MEL exposures with a minimum premium of $100,000.
Desired agency characteristics: Well established brokers and larger agents engaged in writing larger accounts in the above categories. Any combination of multi-jurisdictions and multi-state exposures accepted with a target written premium between 12 months and 18 months after appointment.

Service Lloyds Insurance Co.
www.service-ins-group.com
General Inquiries: Jan Kearbey, CIC, CWCP, CISR, CPIW, Director of Agency Relations
6907 Capital of Texas Highway, Ste. 290 Austin, TX 78731
P.O. Box 26850
Austin, TX 78755-0850
800/299-6977 ext. 3167 FAX: 512/485-2764
E-mail: jkearbey@servicelloyds.com
Dallas & Northeast Texas: Billy Hawkins, Marketing Representative
903/235-4297
E-mail: bhawkins@servicelloyds.com
Houston & Surrounding Area: Mike Holt, Marketing Representative
713/824-9539
E-mail: mholt@servicelloyds.com
West Texas & Agency Groups: Dick Irons, Marketing Representative
512/426-4874
E-mail: dirons@servicelloyds.com
Central & South Texas: Roger Thurmond, CIC, Marketing Representative
210/367-9161
E-mail: rthurmond@servicelloyds.com
Stategy: Endorsed Workers' Compensation Carrier and Program for IIAT-CompConnection Partner.
Desired agency characteristics: As the IIAT endorsed Workers' Compensation program (CompConnection), we are available to all licensed agents.

Travelers
www.travelers.com
Entire State: Emilie Apple, Regional Director
1301 E. Collins Blvd., ste. 300
Richardson, TX 75081
214/570-6061 FAX: 214/570-6061
E-mail: eapple@travelers.com
Strategy: Profitable Growth
Desired agency characteristics: $500,000 first year premium

Texas Builders Insurance Company
www.tbic.com
Entire State: Teresa Pacheco, Director of Marketing/Business Development
11612 RM 2244 Bee Caves Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 200
Austin, TX 78733
P.O. Box 164050
Austin, TX 78716
512/708-0148 FAX: 512/708-9486
E-mail: tpacheco@tbic.com
Strategy: Continue our success writing a broad range of business that includes new businesses and previous non-subscribers in the State of Texas
Desired agency characteristics: We are actively seeking established independent agents and brokers writing consistent and profitable workers' compensation in Texas

UBI, A Division of AmTrust North America
www.amtrustgroup.com
Entire State: Kevin McNamara, VP Business Development
12790 Merit Dr.
Dallas, TX 76022
214/360-8011 FAX: 214/360-2414
E-mail: kmcnamara@amtrustgroup.com
Strategy: Significantly increase our property, liability, workers compensation and Farm & Ranch Owners premium in non-CAT prone areas of the state.
Desired agency characteristics: Professional, well managed agencies with a solid history of growth and profitability that are willing to commit and produce at least $500,000 of business the first year.

Union Standard Insurance Co.
www.usic.com
Dallas Branch: Roy Golsan, Assistant Vice President/Branch Mgr.
122 Carpenter Frwy, Ste. 220,
Irving, TX 75039
972/719-2491 ext. 2491 FAX: 972/719-2402
Jacquelynne Hurst, VP Marketing and Underwriting Services
122 Carpenter Fwy, Ste. 350,
Irving, TX 75039
972/719-2416 ext. 2416 FAX: 972-719-2401
E-mail: jhurst@usic.com
San Antonio Branch: Mary Jane Neese, Regional VP, Branch Manager
9830 Colonnade Rd., Ste. 450
San Antonio, TX 78230
210/515-5208 FAX: 210/979-9151
E-mail: mjneese@usic.com
Strategy: Profitable growth in the middle market segment of commercial business in select areas of the state.
Desired agency characteristics: Profitable with ability to grow to minimum of $500,000 written premium by 3rd year of appointment. Targets middle market business. Stable and financially strong, and relationship and results oriented.

United Fire Group
www.unitedfiregroup.com
2115 Winnie Street
Galveston, TX 77550
900/876-2499 FAX: 409/766-5519
Entire state: Dale McCall , Marketing Manager
E-mail: dmccall@unitedfiregroup.com
Strategy: Continue profitable growth through existing agencies.

Personal Lines Only

ASI Lloyds
asilloyds.com
Entire state: David Rowe
9901 East Valley Ranch Pkwy., Ste. 2000, Irving, TX 75063
972/830-9002 FAX: 972/830-9001
E-mail: drowe@asicorp.org
Strategy: Growth in all parts of Texas
Desired agency characteristics: Minimum three years experience, will consider new agencies.

Columbia Lloyds Insurance Co.
www.columbialloyds.com
Entire state: Milby Dunn II, Vice President
P.O. Box 540307
Houston, TX 77254
713/528-6686 FAX: 713/528-7003
E-mail: milby@columbialloyds.com
Strategy: Looking for Agents in Central, North and West Texas
Desired agency characteristics: Be able to write $50,000. first year premium. To begin the application process, please complete our on-line application at www.columbialloyds.com

Dairyland County Mutual
www.sentry.com
Entire state: Treva Durham, Regional Agency Sales Manager
1000 Heritage Center Cr.
Round Rock, TX 78664
512/238-3164 FAX: 512/238-3125
E-mail: treva.durham@sentry.com
Strategy: Appoint new agents statewide. Continued profitable growth in non-standard personal auto and preferred motorcycle.

Encompass Insurance
www.EncompassInsurance.com
Entire state: Dave nichols, Texas Regional Sales Manager
4100 Midway Rd., Ste. 2050
Carrollton, TX 75007
469/737-2440 FAX: 469/737-2428
E-mail: dnichol3@allstate.com
Strategy: Pursuing profitable, growing agency partners in Texas.
Desired agency characteristics:Professional agencies focusing on account sales in standard and preferred market segments. Interested in agencies pursuing long term business relationships and consistent, profitable growth.

Fidelity National Lloyds
www.fnf.com
Central Texas: Greg Severn, CIC
Regional Sales Manager
512-417-3588
E-mail: gsevern@fnf.com
North Texas: Marti Daniels, Regional Sales Manager
214/437-7633
E-mail: marti.daniels@fnf.com
600 Riverside Avenue, Bldg. 5
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Strategy: To grow a profitable book of personal lines business with preferred business within professional agencies. Clients will typically have better than average scores, higher limits, multi-cars. Home values from $100K to $3M. Writing home, auto and umbrellas up to $5M. Encourage account selling with very strong companion credits.
Desired agency characteristics: Agencies that aggressively cross-sell customers, exhibit enough growth within the agency to support a new appointment. Agency must focus on quality accounts. Agency represents other standard markets. Looking to build long term business relationships. First year commitment of $75,000.

GHS Property & Casualty
www.igetghs.com
Entire State: Lance Smith, Company Representative
P.O. Box 60545
Oklahoma City, OK 73146
3401 NW 63rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
405/316-7120 FAX: 918/549-9658
E-mail: LSmith@igetghs.com
Desired agency characteristics: Appointing select agencies statewide to write auto only policies with GHS, who can offer standard to preferred clients.

Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance Association
www.hpfm.com
Entire State: Larry Mercer, Marketing Representative
500 S US HWY 77A
Yoakum, TX 77995
361/293-5201 FAX: 361/293-1004
E-mail: larrym@hpfm.com
Strategy: Profitable Premium Growth
Desired agency characteristics: Professional, full time, multi-line, established agencies.

Southland Lloyds's Insurance
Entire State: Priscilla Webb, Vice President, Dan Schwietz, Marketing
10520 Plano Rd., Ste. 100
Dallas, TX 75238
214/340-9393 FAX: 214/340-9401
E-mail: Priscilla@southlandlloyds.com dschwietz@southlandlloyds.com
Strategy: Aggressively appoint new and established independent agents who want the most competitive admitted carrier with the best service in Texas. We write Texas HO-A and HO-B Form, owner/tenant policies on dwellings valued less than $150,000. The right value for the best price! All Texas territories except Tier 1 and 2.
Desired agency characteristics: Agents must be located in cities/towns with less than 250,000 in population.

Travelers
www.travelers.com
North Texas: Rohith Ramesh
214/559-2603
Lynn Scott, Sr. Sales Specialist
281/606-8304 FAX: 888/644-2126
South Texas: Darrell Pye, Regional Sales Director
281/477-9221
Central and West Texas: Beverly Boone, Regional Sales Director
210/497-7439
Strategy: Appointing agents statewide looking to have a long-term partnership with Travelers concentrating on growth and profitability.

Universal North America
www.uihna.com
Entire State: Joe Miller, Senior Sales Manager
9901 IH 10 West Ste. 980
San Antonio, TX 78230
713/301-1427 FAX: 866/422-8331
E-mail: jmiller@uihna.com
Strategy: To develop long-term partnerships aimed at growth, productivity and profitability for both the agency and Universal

USHT, Inc.
www.myusht.com
Entire State: Todd Kilkenny, Director of Marketing
16475 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 218
Addison, Texas 75001
214/884-4260 ext. 207 FAX: 214/884-4266
E-mail: tkilkenny@myusht.com
Strategy: Appointing dynamic personal lines focused agencies who are looking to provide their new and renewal homeowner clients with a new innovative policy that provides non wind and hail perils deductible insurance. The policy indemnifies the policyholder for losses that fall below the current policy's Clause 2 deductible limit. Policy is offered on an E&S basis from an A+ rated carrier. Initially appointing Independent agencies in the greater DFW and greater Houston areas expanding to the San Antonio and Austin regions.
Desired agency characteristics: USHT is seeking long term partnerships with agencies who regularly engage with their personal lines clients by communicating, counseling, and offering benefits of coverage based on needs assessment.