Territory Update

As we enter November ­– the true beginning of winter in the Midwest – and 2020 begins to wind down, there are many important items that will need to be “checked off” our to-do lists. Iowa’s recent cold streak and early snowfall abruptly reminded me of this. My lawn mower and garden hoses were still outside, and I realized that the time had come to prepare for the upcoming cold-weather season.

These personal to-do activities prompted me to think of my professional to-do list and what needs to be “checked off” over the next 60 days. As a valued GuideOne business partner, you are on my list!

The following are a few pieces of important information I’m sharing with you as you work on your checklist between now and year-end:

1. Performance Bonus Potential – If you qualify, your bonus potential increases the more your book of business grows!
2. Get Your Submissions in Early – Through virtual meetings with many of you, it has become apparent that GuideOne is a very compelling and competitive option for your Nonprofit, Education & Religious Organization clients. We have seen a significant increase in submissions, which is great! Please remember to send your submissions as early as possible – we are already working on many 1/1 accounts.
3. GuideOne Professional Forms – Over the past year we have rolled out our new professional coverage forms for Nonprofit & Human Services in the Midwest Territory. In my experience, I have found that not all forms are created equal. GuideOne’s form is broad and inclusive, rather than narrow and limited. I would encourage all of you to review our forms on GuideLink.
4. Speaking of GuideLink… – GuideLink is an extremely valuable tool for you as an agency partner. If you have not logged in to see the resources available, please do so! If you need help logging in to GuideLink or creating a new account, please let me know and I would be happy to assist.

As always, I greatly appreciate the opportunity to partner with you and your customers. As you work through your end-of-year checklist, including upcoming renewals and new business, please continue to remember to send your submissions to GuideOne and check these off your list!

Click here to review our recent territory wins along with tips for placing accounts with GuideOne.

Q3 Wins by Niche

We are excited to share these recent successes –broken down by niche – that fit within our appetite here at GuideOne. Take a look!

The Cold, Hard Facts About Frozen Pipes

Help your customers get a head start this winter by sharing these actions they can take before and during a cold spell to prevent frozen pipes, saving them time and money down the road.

GuideVantage in Focus

Strategos – Safety and Security Training

GuideOne policyholders have access to safety training and consulting to help prepare them for potential armed intruder incidents. Through Strategos International, a leader in training businesses, churches and schools to proactively respond to active shooters and violent intruders, policyholders have access to a variety of web-based and onsite training modules at discounted rates. Training courses cover security principles, intruder awareness and response, and other security-related topics for churches, schools and businesses. Additional resources including webinars, e-books and articles are also available at GuideOne.com.

Avoiding Holiday Hazards

The excitement and buzz of the holidays bring unique hazards that can raise the risk of accidents like falls, fires and food poisoning. Help your customers avoid common seasonal mishaps by sharing this holiday safety infographic:

Small Business Saturday: Don't Overlook These Risks

For many small businesses, November 28 may not look much different from any other Saturday over these last several months. However, small businesses cannot afford to overlook the risks they may face on a daily basis. A few of our experts shared some tips to help business owners have a safe and successful Small Business Saturday:

Winter Policyholder Communication Mailing Soon

Later this month, a seasonal communication will be sent to all GuideOne policyholders to their physical address. This winter-themed flyer includes tips and resources to help reduce risks that commonly occur during the colder months, as well as information about our GuideVantage® Program. 

Please note: Our new billing service, BillingCenter, will launch in select states* for new accounts beginning December 7, 2020, and at renewal for existing accounts. Policyholders moving to BillingCenter will receive a version of this seasonal flyer that contains a note from you about their transition, which you can preview below. ​

*BillingCenter is currently not available for Commercial Package Policies in AK, DE, FL, HI, ID, ME, MT, NH, NM, NV, NY, RI, UT, VT, WA, WV, WY. Policyholders in these states will receive a flyer that does not contain information about BillingCenter.