Trade Show Exhibitors as of July 7, 2012 Accident Insurance Company (NEW for 2012) Bankers Insurance Group (NEW for 2012) Accident Insurance Company (AIC) was founded in 2003 as a monoline Workers’ Compensation Carrier, but has since grown into a leading carrier of commercial insurance solutions. Over the years, AIC has experienced reliable profitability and consistent and tempered growth due to its conservative approach to underwriting, disciplined approach to operations and commitment to the success of the Company as well as the independent insurance agents it serves. Offering multi-line solutions to agents throughout the country, AIC has joined the ranks as one of the nation’s top insurance carriers. Bankers Insurance Group is the corporate parent of our insurance companies, which includes three property and casualty carriers, their marketing companies, an annuity company and an insurance outsourcing services provider. From modest beginnings in 1976, Bankers has grown steadily into a recognized industry leader. While Bankers' companies offer a variety of standard insurance products, we have also been extremely successful in designing and marketing niche products to meet insurance needs not covered by more traditional products. Known for excellent customer service, Bankers offers a spirit of commitment and innovation to provide our agents and customers with the best products available at the best price. Although strongly rooted in the Southeast, Bankers possesses the specialized experience and geographic focus of a major regional carrier; we are licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We view our agents as full partners in our business: We grow, we succeed, and we profit together. AgentInsider (NEW for 2012)) AgentInsider is designed with the local insurance agent in mind, providing online lead purchasing with flexibility and control. Already an award-winning service, we recently fully incorporated InsuranceAgents.com – the 2011 Leads360 winner of ‘#1 Converting Lead Supplier – ensuring the AgentInsider brand provides an unparalleled combination of account flexibility and lead quality. Agoragate (NEW for 2012)) Your Independent Agent Web Solution Insurance Buyers Are Online. In fact, 75% of insurance buyers begin their search on the web. But are they finding YOU? Agoragate has built a web system to attract insurance seekers and introduce them to you, the independent agent. It’s easy, affordable and virtually maintenance-free. Taking away the need for a costly web guru – even the need for a website. We do it all for you. Simple. Easy. Alfa Insurance Co. (NEW for 2012) All Risks, Ltd. (NEW for 2012) American Strategic Insurance (NEW for 2012) American Strategic Insurance (ASI) is a leading residential property company that by year's end will write more than $800 million in premium and have in excess of 775,000 policies in force. ASI offers Georgia residents Homeowners, Dwelling Fire, Renters, Condominium and Flood. ASI is rated A- (Excellent) with a positive outlook by A.M. Best Co. Amerisafe Inc. AmTrust North America Assurant Specialty Property B. Jones & Associates, Inc. BankDirect Capital Finance BankDirect Capital Finance is a diversified financial services company and one of the largest commercial premium finance providers. BankDirect is a division of Texas Capital Bank, N.A. BankDirect's mission is to provide the best insurance financing solutions, products and service within the marketplace. We are proud to have experienced industry professionals, as well as a proven operational system that enables us to serve you in the near future and beyond. BELFOR Restoration Belfor provides 24/365 emergency restoration services: Water, Fire Smoke and Wind losses. We have four offices in Georgia. Atlanta, Columbus, Macon and Savannah. Builders Insurance Group More than 14,500 policyholders in residential and light commercial construction as well as variety of non-construction fields rely on Builders Insurance Group to protect their most important assets – people and property. Over two decades, the Company has evolved into a dynamic, financially secure and dedicated partner with a philosophy of providing outstanding products, backed by exceptional customer service and easyto-use technology solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, the Company delivers Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, Property and Umbrella insurance through independent agents to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, Southeastern and Southwestern United States. Builders Insurance Group and all of its member companies are rated A- (Excellent) VIII by A.M. Best Company. For more information, please visit www.bldrs.com. Bunker Hill Underwriters BUNKER HILL UNDERWRITERS is a hybrid Underwriting Agency, writing a diverse mix of specialty business on our Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Insurance Company's paper. As a member company of the Houston International Insurance Group, Bunker Hill operates with over 27 years company experience. Diversity - Knowledge and Integrity are values with which we take very seriously. From Heavy Construction -to- Home Healthcare our Underwriting Teams deliver quality products with rapid service commitments to our Producers. Burns & Wilcox Ltd. Based in Farmington Hills, Mich., Burns & Wilcox is the largest independent wholesale broker and underwriting manager providing specialty lines of insurance to thousands of agents and brokers nationally. Capitol Special Risks Trade Show Exhibitors as of July 7, 2012 Distinguished Programs (NEW for 2012) Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance program manager focused on niche products for select business segments and industries. The company provides a wide range of competitive property and liability products for real estate risks and an umbrella liability program for museums. Products are distributed through a growing network of more than 3,000 independent agents and brokers. Distinguished is the recipient of the “Best Practices Designation” by the Target Markets Program Administrators Association. For more information, please visit www.distinguished.com. Donegal Insurance Group Encompass (NEW for 2012) Importance of SIMPLE. A simpler insurance experience starts with the company that makes insurance simple. The Encompass One Policy. One simple, easy way to protect you, your family and your possessions. It's the Encompass Power of One. One premium. One annual renewal date. One deductible. One agent. Your Encompass One Policy can be adjusted at any time during the policy period if you want to: • add or eliminate coverage • include rental properties • customize your payment plan • set up different payors for each of your properties Personal, Local SERVICE . Encompass insurance is available through an exclusive group of independent agencies. Independent agents work with multiple insurance companies to bring you personalized solutions and service for your insurance needs. Talk to an Encompass independent agent to determine if an Encompass policy is right for you. Financial Strength. Encompass Insurance builds on more than 25 years of experience serving independent agents and their customers. Fidelity National (NEW for 2012) Fidelity National Indemnity Insurance Company, now a member of The Wright Insurance Group, is the nation’s largest provider of federal flood insurance with over 20 years’ experience as a leading WYO company. Fidelity Flood, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is AM Best rated A(Excellent) and offers both flood and excess flood insurance in the state of Georgia through a network of over 15,000 agencies nationwide and actively supports agency partners through participation in NFIP steering committees, PIA, IIAB as well as IBHS national organizations. Agents may contact us for appointment at www.fidelityonline.com. The Wright Insurance Group, a specialty lines property and casualty insurance and risk management holding company, offers comprehensive solutions for public and private sector entities and is headquartered in Uniondale, NY. For more information, please visit www.wrmamerica.com. First NonProfit Insurance Co. (NEW for 2012) For more than 30 years, First Nonprofit has been governed by and dedicated exclusively to serving the nonprofit community. We boast strong customer loyalty and work to maintain a high retention rate year after year. No other insurance company brings the dedication and experience that we have to your nonprofit clients. As you get to know First Nonprofit, you’ll see we do a lot for our insureds and your clients. First Nonprofit delivers an unbeatable combination of solid coverage, stable pricing, and exceptional service to both insureds and producers. Our efforts are designed to help you get new clients and keep them with you for years to come. Work with us and you’ll discover how easy it is to deal directly with our Underwriters who can craft custom coverage in response to your clients’ specific needs. Come work with a smart, strong company that’s flexible and responsive to your needs. FloodSmart In 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) identified the critical need to educate communities nationwide about the risk of flooding and the importance of flood insurance coverage. In response to this need, the NFIP developed FloodSmart, a comprehensive, integrated campaign to educate and inform partners, stakeholders, property owners and renters about financially protecting their homes and businesses from flood damage. FrankCrum Founded in 1981, FrankCrum is the country’s largest privately owned Professional Employer Organization (PEO). We provide a full range of administrative services including cost-effective payroll, workers’ compensation, risk management, human resources and benefit solutions. FrankCrum’s national presence provides a market that spans a broad range of industry classes including small to large businesses. Our model is based solely on working with brokers and agents. They enjoy a simplified submission process including on-line access tools that enable them to receive quotes back quickly and efficiently. In addition, brokers and agents receive the highest level of residual commissions that do not decline upon renewal, without any volume commitments. Our full, dedicated staff specializes in supporting brokers and agents in selling, marketing, and closing opportunities. Genesee General GMAC Insurance GMAC Insurance Personal Lines Group is one of the largest automobile insurers in the United States. GMAC Insurance Personal Lines Group offers property and casualty products, including personal auto, RV, motorcycle, commercial auto and more. With a nationwide network of claims professionals and a 24-hour, toll-free claims hotline available 365 days a year, GMAC Insurance provides superior claims service for its customers. Grange Insurance For generations, Grange Insurance and the Independent Agents who represent our company have been empowering people to live their lives with fewer worries by offering valuable insurance products and superior, hassle-free services that meet our customers’ changing needs. Today we are a financially strong insurance provider with $1.3 billion in annual revenues and $2 billion assets. Located in Columbus, Ohio and rated “A” Trade Show Exhibitors as of July 7, 2012 (Excellent) by A.M. Best, we partner with independent agents who offer auto, home, life and business insurance protection to policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. Guard Insurance GUARD Insurance Group provides commercial property and casualty insurance for small- to mid-sized businesses with workers' compensation being our traditional specialty. Rated Excellent by A.M. Best, GUARD ensures over 60,000 policyholders in 29 states. In Georgia, GUARD offers workers' comp, BOP, and commercial umbrella coverages through our comprehensive product line, BizGUARD Plus. GuideOne Insurance (NEW for 2012) Since our inception in 1947, GuideOne Insurance has focused on creating superior, affordable coverage options for our niche customers: churches, schools (K-12) and higher education (colleges, universities, seminaries), home care providers, senior living communities, and auto and home owners. GuideOne also has a number of unique value-added services that set us apart and provide you with more options to better serve your needs. H&W Insurance Services, Inc. (NEW for 2012) For more than 50 years H&W has provided Underwriting facilities for agents and brokers. H&W writes only Professional Liability business. Visit us on our website www.hwunderwriters.com. If you don't see an app.that you need call or e-mail us. Hallmark Insurance (NEW for 2012) Hallmark Insurance Personal Lines Segment is dedicated to providing our appointed insurance agents the tools and products to better educate their clients and serve their ever-changing needs for Personal Auto, Business Auto, Motorcycle, Homeowners, and Renters Insurance. We offer competitive rates, a generous commission structure, contingency bonuses, and a wide array of products backed by a new commitment to serving you and your customer service representatives efficiently and effectively. Your success is our success, which is why “Service is our Hallmark.” Hanover E&S Haulers Insurance Co. Haulers Insurance Company Inc. (HICI) is an “A” rated regional insurance carrier that has been operating in Tennessee since 1986. We offer a monoline Preferred/Standard Personal Auto product, a broad monoline Business Auto product, an Artisan G/L policy, a Garage policy, and an Used Auto Dealer policy. We offer a very competitive product to the people that drive cars and the businesses that use, sell or service them. HawkSoft, Inc. Imperial PFS Imperial PFS is The Natural Choice® for premium financing, offering solutions for the commercial and personal insurance industry. For over 35 years, we have built solid relationships with our agency partners. Together, we’ve developed innovative services and flexible programs that provide additional resources to grow your business. Infinity Insurance Instant Data Services, LLC (NEW for 2012) INSTANT PROOF OF INSURANCE. Stop the Calls, Emails, and Faxes for Proof of Insurance from Loss Payees, Car Dealers, and even Mortgage companies! Use INSTANT PROOF OF INSURANCE Online or by smartphone APP. Insurance House We are a Managing General Agency and Wholesale Insurance Broker specializing in the placement of commercial and personal lines insurance. We are dedicated to servicing the insurance industry through independent retail insurance agents. We want to help our agents grow their business. We offer the expertise they need to offer the best insurance coverage at the most competitive price. JM Wilson J.M. Wilson is a family owned Managing General Agency established in 1920. We provide independent insurance agents with access to A rated markets for commercial transportation, property & casualty, professional liability, personal lines and surety. Johnson & Johnson JSL Surety "Customer Service is our number one priority. Whether routine or highly specialized bonds, our team is eager to assist you. JSL Surety offers bond programs for clients of all sizes and virtually every industry group. Our network consists of almost every standard bonding company, as well as a carefully selected group of specialty carriers. This gives us the diversity to handle all of the bonding needs for any type of company. Our technical expertise and long-standing relationships with bonding companies translate into professional and reliable service for our clients. We pride ourselves in expertise, relationships and service." LexisNexis Insurance Exchange (NEW for 2012) The LexisNexis® Insurance Exchange is designed to help agents and brokers gain time, efficiencies and actionable business insights to improve their insurance sales and marketing. Easily connect and manage the process from lead to close in one simple, secure platform. For more information, visit lexisnexis.com/insuranceexchange. Lockey, Mobley & Doyle, LLP Lokey, Mobley and Doyle, LLP is an Atlanta law firm whose partners have represented insurance agents and agencies throughout Georgia for over 20 years. The firm is proud to partner with PIA of Georgia by providing legal consultations and education to PIA members. Lokey, Mobley and Doyle handles legal matters in the following areas: Insurance Agent’s Errors and Omissions Claims and Litigation, Insurance Law, Employment Law, Employment Non-Compete Agreements and Trade Secret Issues, Business Disputes and Litigation Matters, and Personal Injury and Fraud Claims. For more information, please visit www.mobley-doyle.com. Trade Show Exhibitors as of July 7, 2012 M&R Information Systems E!Z Work Comp Rater puts the Georgia Workers’ Comp Market at your fingertips: • Accurately generates quote estimates for your markets AND your competition in 5 minutes or less. • Quickly identifies the most promising markets to pursue. • Optimizes interactions with your underwriter. • Makes CSRs much more efficient. • Proves to your accounts that you have “shopped the market” on their behalf. • Saves valuable time for what’s most important to you – getting new and retaining existing accounts. • First developed in Michigan in 1995 and now also used by more than 1,000 agents, brokers and CSRs in CA, IL, PA, and now Georgia. Mosaic Corp. (docSTAR paperless solutions) Affordable Insurance Document Management is our policy. docSTAR is a total solution that scans, stores and retrieves your paper documents with ease and simplicity. Implementing insurance document management allows your agency to save space, time and money. Never again worry that your documents are misplaced or lost. National Security Group The National Security Group has been providing security to thousands of individuals and families for over sixty five years. Our property and casualty insurance subsidiary offers a variety of insurance products including Dwellings and Mobile Homes, Limited Homeowners, Comprehensive Mobile Homeowners and Vacant Dwelling programs. National Security strives to provide competitive, affordable insurance for policyholders and also offers agents some of the highest commissions in the industry, a partnership profit sharing program and a website that provides fast online quotes, policies, and endorsements. NetQuote & InsureMe (NEW for 2012) The most established online insurance lead provider, NetQuote has the highest volume of leads as we invest more than anyone to attract readyto-quote, qualified consumers. InsureMe offers insurance agents the most customizable online leadbuying experience available - providing high quality leads, filters, selfservice capabilities and outstanding self-service account controls. North Point Underwriters North Point Underwriters is a service oriented wholesale broker insuring a wide variety of insureds. We write property, casualty, professional and personal lines business. Even though we are known for our habitational programs and restaurant/bar markets we also write garage accounts, pollution liability, & professional liability. Also keep us in mind for your personal lines. North Point has a personal lines department that is writing a lot of the hard to place accounts, such as insured's with loss history, bad credit scores, secondary/seasonal homes, vacants, and coastal dwellings. OneAmerica (NEW for 2012) Parker-Young Construction Whether it’s a commercial high-rise, multi-family home, medical facility, government building or single residence, Parker Young Construction brings nearly 30 years of experience and is dedicated to the efficient, professional, and sensitive handling of the catastrophic aftermath resulting from fires, tornadoes, storms, water and other destructive occurrences. FireStar provides water extraction and dehumidification, fire damage mitigation and smoke deodorization, complete content and structure cleaning, mold remediation services, trauma and crime scene clean-up as well as asbestos removal. With our 24/7 statewide emergency response crews, we are able to return your property to normal as quickly and cost effectively as possible. Personable Insurance (NEW for 2012) Personable specializes in non-standard auto insurance in California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Personable’s distribution consists of independent retailers and wholesalers with a network of over 2,500 distributors. Personable has established a brand and a reputation for friendly, excellent service and for delivering consistently better products to customers. Our state-of-the-art backend and point-of-sale technologies, superior product knowledge, customer service, and claims administration makes Personable a partner of choice for insurers and agents alike. PointSure Insurance Services, Inc. (NEW for 2012) PointSure Insurance Services is a national multiline wholesale broker that offers admitted and non-admitted products in 50 states, Guam, and the District of Columbia. In addition to covering a wide range of specialty risks, PointSure enjoys underwriting authority from several highly rated national insurance carriers and develops competitively priced programs for unique needs and exposures, including USL&H. Professional Liability Insurance Brokers Premium Assignment Corp. Premium Assignment Corporation (PAC) is a commercial lines insurance premium finance company. Started over 50 years ago in Tallahassee, FL, we are now the 4th largest premium finance company in the United States. In 2011, we financed over $2.7 billion in premium volume. PAC is a wholly owned subsidiary of SunTrust Banks, Inc., a super-regional bank holding company with principle subsidiaries in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. For more information on our parent company, visit their website at www.SunTrust.com. Priority Payment Systems Priority Payment Systems is one of the top 50 bank card processors in the industry and is a preferred partner of the PIA, is leading the Next Generation of Bank Card Processing with exciting new technologies, competitive pricing and world-class service and support. Priority enables insurance agents to accept credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, electronic checks and check conversion. Stop by our booth and see how the new directive from the Georgia Department of Insurance will allow you to offer credit card services with no penalty. Progressive Whether your customers drive it, ride it, or boat it. We can insure it. No Trade Show Exhibitors as of July 7, 2012 matter what you're helping your customers insure, together -- we can help them insure it for less. QQ Solutions, Inc. (NEW for 2012) Named by South Florida Business Journal as one of the 25 fastestgrowing technology companies in South Florida, QQ Solutions is the third-largest provider of agency management systems to independent insurance agencies nationwide. Its products are used by over 4,500 agencies representing over 20,000 users. The company’s flagship product, QQ Evolution 2, offers agencies the best set of features to grow and manage their businesses at low cost with no contract and no setup fees. Users can access the system securely from their PC or notebook wherever they have an Internet connection. And, the available QQ Mobile iPhone and Android apps lets agents access their clients’ information when away from their computer. To learn more, please call 1.800.940.6600 or visit: www.QQSolutions.com. RAM Companies (NEW for 2012) Risk Alternatives & Management (RAM) is a full service commercial lines broker supporting the local independent agent. We offer a variety of products including but not limited to, General and Professional Liability, Property, Transportation, Workers' Compensation, Umbrellas, E&O, D&O, Accident and Health, pollution/environmental, international coverage and specialty risk programs for health/fitness clubs, seafood distributors, private schools, etc. RAM will be able to find a product that best fits your needs. Risk Innovations, LLC Risk Innovations is an independently owned and operated multi-lines wholesaler catering to the independent agent in the Southeast. Specializing in Workers Compensation, High Value Homeowners (including coastal exposures), and Property & Casualty risks, we pride ourselves on quality service and provide our Agency Partners with access to both Standard as well as Excess & Surplus lines carriers. To learn more, please call 800-913-6696 or visit www.riskinnovationsllc.com. SCI Companies SCI Companies, a “Best in Class” provider of HR outsourcing, is one of the largest privately held Professional Employment Organizations (PEO) in the nation. Specializing in human resources, benefits, payroll and workers’ compensation administration, SCI’s HR business solutions are delivered through an experienced client support team and robust web based HR technologies. Founded in 1985, SCI’s services enable its client’s to focus on their core competencies and, consequently, improve their business performance. Based in Atlanta, SCI has 1,000 client companies with 45,000 co-employees served by professionals in 6 offices nationwide. For more information on SCI Companies, visit our website: www.scicompanies.com. Siuprem Southern Insurance Underwriters Standard Premium Finance We know you have a choice in premium finance. With unparalleled flexibility and one look at our state-of-the-art software and industryleading customer care, you will soon come to learn as hundreds of our current agents already know that at Standard, We Place a Premium on Service! Standard Premium Finance Management is an industry-leading premium finance company with annual sales in excess of $60 million dollars. Operating throughout the Southeast, Standard has regional offices in Miami, Atlanta and Dallas. Please call our office today to arrange a 15 minute interactive webinar with one our regional sales managers! Superior Access Insurance Services Our mission is to be the provider of choice for agents by delivering superior programs, products and services through technology, expertise, and outstanding service to satisfy their needs for personal lines and commercial lines. In pursuit of this mission, we believe in: Acting responsibly, with honesty and integrity; Open, positive communications with our agent and carrier partners; Providing exceptional service to our agent and carrier partners; Recognizing the value and contribution of every team member; Providing a safe and healthy work environment; Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and innovation; Providing long-term, profitable growth for our stakeholders; and Educating others by the example we set. Values: Integrity, Quality, Leadership, Innovation and Superior Customer Service. SureTec Insurance Company SureTec is the 20th largest contract + commercial surety in the country. Rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, the company is backed by over $150 million in assets, licensed in 48 states and represented by select professional agents coast to coast. Georgia agents please call our Atlanta office toll free at (877) 229-9356. THOMCO, A Markel Company Worldwide Facilities, Inc. (NEW for 2012) Worldwide Facilities, Inc. is an all-lines wholesaler with expertise in the construction industry, products liability, the amusement industry, and property. We also offer in-house binding/contract capabilities with quick turnaround for numerous classes of business. We offer great access to markets and we pride ourselves in our service to our customers. Lines of business written include: General Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, Environmental, Foreign, Property, Excess Workers Compensation, Auto, Aviation, Marine, etc. Young Professionals Committee YPC is made up of young insurance professionals who are quickly becoming the next generation of Independent Agency Leaders. YPC will provide young agents with leadership training, educational and networking opportunities giving them the skills to improve and enhance their agencies.