Welcome to November! It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just a little over two weeks away, and Christmas will be here before we know it. This is a truly special time of year when we take a moment to reflect on the many blessings we have in our lives – our families, our friends, our customers and our colleagues. Thank you for the opportunities you have sent my way so far this year. May this month of Thanksgiving be a true blessing for you, your family and your business.

This year has been a challenging one for everyone, and without question, it has changed both our personal and professional lives. However, we still continue to push forward and take care of our families and customers.

As year-end approaches, I am seeing a lot of new Nonprofit & Human Services, Religious Organization and K-12 School opportunities for January 1 renewals. Many accounts renew on January 1, so please continue to send your submissions to commercial@guideone.com.

We had an exciting third quarter, so be sure to take a look at our Q3 Wins along with all of the other exciting things happening here at GuideOne.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions at 615-587-2719 or CHSmith@guideone.com.

Thank you for your continued partnership. I look forward to working together to grow your business.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Chuck

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.