Welcome to the latest edition of GuideOne Monthly – your primary resource for staying up-to-date on the happenings here at GuideOne. It’s hard to believe that the spring season is upon us. When I think of spring, I think of spring cleaning and hitting the refresh button. Now is the perfect time to review your accounts that are coming up in the next 30, 60 or 90 days and see which ones would be a good fit for GuideOne. Think of new business and renewal business for churches of all sizes, nonprofit and human services accounts, K-12 private and charter schools, and monoline workers’ compensation over $100,000.

PolicyCenter and Product Enhancements in New York

GuideOne’s new Commercial Lines policy administration system, PolicyCenter, launched in New York on March 1, 2021, for new business and will be available June 1, 2021, for renewal business. We are confident that our new technology will deliver a better experience and more wins for you and your agency.

We've been busy updating and releasing new product features to make it easier for you to grow your business with us. Click on the links below to view the Program Summaries for:

• Religious Organizations 
• Nonprofit & Human Services 
• Educational Institutions

To view all PolicyCenter Product Enhancements, please visit the PolicyCenter Resources page on GuideLink. 

Nonprofit & Human Services Successes

Nonprofit & Human Services continues to be GuideOne’s fastest growing segment, specifically organizations that work with the developmentally disabled. Be sure to review our broad Nonprofit & Human Services appetite, as we are a good fit for many organizations.

GuideOne Continues to be Carrier of Choice for Religious Organizations

We continue to experience success in quoting Religious Organization accounts of all sizes, including several large GAP and Master Program accounts.

With the recent addition of three enhancements, our small church Business Owner's Policy offers a broad church appetite designed to meet the unique risks your church customers face. We are well-positioned for these opportunities, and when you use our small business portal, you can rate, quote and bind a BOP policy in less than 20 minutes.

Please contact me via email or by phone at 1.615.587.2719 if I can help you with any questions, or if you would like to discuss any opportunities. Also, please email me to schedule your 30-45 minute WebEx GuideOne Appetite Review.

Chuck

Writing Nonprofit & Human Services with GuideOne

More than ever, we've seen the role nonprofits have in helping communities thrive. At GuideOne, we want to help these organizations thrive, too. We offer custom insurance coverages and GuideVantage offerings that include free or significantly discounted risk management solutions for a variety of nonprofit and human services organizations. Check out our appetite for each of the segments we’re writing in:

Forms & Coverage Updates

As part of the transition to PolicyCenter, several GuideOne forms and coverages were updated, including Nonprofit & Human Services product enhancements. View this map to see where we have our PolicyCenter forms and product enhancements.

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. Strategos International, a leader in training businesses, churches and schools to respond to active shooters and violent intruders, provides our policyholders access to a variety of web-based and onsite training modules at discounted rates through our GuideVantage program.

Noteworthy, GuideOne’s own Brian Gleason, Senior Risk Manager, will be presenting on child protection and abuse prevention at the National Christian Protectors Conference, sponsored by Strategos International, in Kansas City, MO March 25-27.

Risk Control Tips: Stay Safe This Spring

As the seasons change, so do the weather-related risks. GuideOne’s risk control experts gathered tips to help policyholders prepare their properties and people for the severe storms that can come this time of year. Read and share the safety resources below:

• Why You Should Take Storm Damage Seriously
• Flooding Preparedness

Tips for a Safe Easter Celebration

COVID-19 restrictions vary across the country, so plans for Easter celebrations may vary, too. For religious organizations planning in-person services and/or activities, our Senior Risk Manager shared these tips for preparing a safe Easter celebration.