Territory Update

It’s fair to say that many organizations are experiencing hardships this year. Braving an active hurricane season while enduring a worldwide pandemic has made the past few months especially tough for businesses of all kinds in our territory. However, we see that insurance continues to be a critical element of our economy. Let us help you provide options and value-added services for your Religious Organization clients and prospects.

Religious Organization Spotlight

Send your submission in to commercial@guideone.com, and it will be routed to your niche underwriter: Pam Hibbs in Georgia and Alabama, and Kimberly Mouw in Florida.

Please include the following items when sending in a submission:

• ACORDS for each line of business requested, including FEIN.
• Property ACORDS should include COPE information and building updates for best terms and pricing.
• Applicable supplemental applications. Indicate average weekly attendance if submitting competitor supplements.
• Submit Youth Safety Policies/Procedures for $1M/$3M Sexual Misconduct Liability coverage.
• 5 Year Loss Runs – all lines.
• Target premiums and need by dates.

Pam Hibbs

Underwriting Specialist

Religious Organizations – AL & GA

515-267-2207

PHibbs@guideone.com 

Kimberly Mouw

Underwriting Specialist

Religious Organizations – FL

515-267-5498

KMouw@guideone.com

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

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.