Territory Update

March has arrived, and spring is just around the corner. While I’m excited for the nicer weather and surplus of outdoor activities that lie ahead, I’m equally excited to leave the severe winter weather season behind. The past few weeks of winter weather have wreaked significant havoc on various parts of the country, as we all know. To that end, I hope you and your families are safe and that things are coming together with the post-storm recovery efforts for those affected.

Here are a few items I’d like to highlight and/or remind you about:

• The Nonprofit & Human Services niche continues to generate new business from the community-based organizations and education risks in the territory.
• Also related to NPHS business, opportunities are filling the pipeline for July 1, 2021, which underscores the benefits of our expanded Professional form.
• Effective February 1, 2021 safechurch.com migrated to www.guideone.com/safechurch, simplifying the search process for all safety resources with the goal of creating a “one-stop shop” for policyholders and a streamlined user experience.
• Minimum deductible requirements are changing effective May 1, 2021. GuideOne will be requiring the following minimum deductibles based on TIV:
  • $2,500 for TIV under $5M
  • $5,000 for TIV between $5M-$10M
  • $10,000 for TIV greater than $10M

Change in coverage notices will be sent automatically to insureds upon policy renewal.

Let me know if there is anything I can help you with. Meanwhile, I hope your month is off to a great start!

Paul

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.