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LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPALS
Welcome
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. was founded in 1996 upon the principles of providing the products and services that small businesses need. Throughout the past 20 years, our purpose hasn’t changed and we stand by that commitment today. We have continued improving and expanding the types of products we provide, such as the Xpress Phone Quote System and the Online Raters for many of our products. Here at Appalachian Underwriters, we are constantly updating, changing and adding services and products to best satisfy the needs of our customers. Please check our website, www.appund.com, to stay up-to-date on all of our initiatives to be the best MGA we can be. Our marketing staff is available to answer any questions you may have and to assist with getting your appointment to do business with us. Thank you for taking the time to review our product guide. Call today to discuss how we can partner together to make, “Business Made Easy.” Sincerely,
Robert J. Arowood
William M. Arowood
Principal
Principal
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE COMPANY ......................... 1 AUI AGENT ADVANTAGE ...................... 2 HOW TO GET APPOINTED ..................... 3 MARKETING TEAM ................................ 4 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ................ 5 COMMERCIAL SPECIALTY .................... 7 BROKERAGE .......................................... 9 PERSONAL LINES .................................. 11 GARAGE .............................................. 13 XPRESS QUOTES ................................... 14 PEO ....................................................... 15 CONTACT DIRECTORY ........................ 17
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ABOUT OUR COMPANY NATIONWIDE AUI provides coverage in all 50 states and has offices located across the country to better serve over 30,000 agencies.
ACCESS TO OVER 150 CARRIERS Our partnership with over 150 carriers allows us to offer a wide range of products and services, as well as offer competitive pricing.
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS Founded in 1996, we have been building partnerships with our agents for over 20 years.
NATION’S 6TH LARGEST MGA Named Nation’s 6th Largest MGA in 2015 by Business Insurance.
5-STAR MGA Voted 5-Star MGA in 2016 by Insurance Business America.
BUSINESS MADE EASY 1
AUI AGENT ADVANTAGE ACCESS TO OVER 100+ MARKETS We offer access to both Admitted and Non-Admitted markets through our partnership with national and regional carriers. ONLINE AGENT PORTAL - RATE, QUOTE, BIND ONLINE AND MORE! XPRESS QUOTES DEDICATED UNDERWRITING AND MARKETING TEAMS AGENT TRAINING WEBINARS
AGENT ADVANTAGE REWARDS PROGRAM
Our members have access to many perks with our AUI Agent Advantage Program.
REWARDS CARD Earn an extra $10 for every eligible new business bind
NEW AGENCY REFERRALS
Earn an extra $100 for referring a new appointed agency
AGENT GIVEAWAYS
We hold many different prize giveaways throughout the year
EXCLUSIVE AGENT DISCOUNTS
Through multiple vendors including Staples, Dell Computers, Choice Hotels and rental car companies
HOW TO GET
Visit our website at www.appund.com and click on the “Get Appointed” link. Submit completed appointment packet to:
[email protected] or fax to 866-422-9637. Contact our Marketing Department for questions or assistance at 888-376-9633 ext. 2008
The Appalachian Underwriters agent membership offers insurance agents and brokers access to national and regional carriers in both admitted and non-admitted markets. We will provide a dedicated team of professionals aligned by state and region to ensure your agency gets the support it needs to be successful. Becoming an appointed agent has many advantages and places your agency in a competitive position in the market.
MARKETING TEAM
Contact a Marketing Representative 888-376-9633, ext. 2008 |
[email protected] Find a Representative in your area at www.appund.com/prospectiveagents
Our Internal Marketing Team collaborates with our Underwriting Team to achieve industry leading service levels. Our team of experienced regional field representatives visit agencies to offer personalized service. We routinely travel the country hosting lunch and learn workshops and trade shows empowering our agents with the knowledge and tools to be successful. We partner with our agents and together it is “Business Made Easy.”
We invite you to visit our website for our schedule of upcoming events! www.appund.com/training#events
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Workers’ Compensation is one of our core lines of business and what our company was founded upon. If there is a case you are working on, odds are we will have a solution for you.
CHOICE COMP • • • • • • • • •
Auto Body Shops Auto Parts Stores Auto Services Bars and Taverns Beauty Salons Book Stores Clerical Clothing Stores Convenience Stores with Gas Sales • Fast Food Restaurants • Grocery Stores
• Restaurants with Wait Staff • Retail Bakeries (No Delivery) • Retail NOCs • Tobacco and E-Cigarette Stores • Wholesale NOCs • • • • • • • • • • •
Hardware Stores Hotels Insurance Agencies Law Offices Liquor/Wine Stores Machine Shops Medical/Dental Offices Pet Stores Pharmacy/Drug Stores Plastics Manufacturing Printing Operations
HEALTHCARE • Assisted and Independent Living Facilities • Retirement Communities • Nursing Homes • Home Healthcare • Surgical Hospitals
Call for more programs, products and state availability!
ACORDs and applications are available online at www.appund.com/forms.
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Hard-to-place Workers’ Compensation is our specialty! Receive an instant premium indication for most construction risks by using our XpressWorkersComp Online Rater! New Ventures, No Prior, Lapses in Coverage, and High Experience Mods are eligible.
CONSTRUCTION • Acoustical Ceiling • Carpet Installation • Commercial Construction • Commercial Janitorial • Concrete Construction NOC • Door and Window Installation • Drywall • Electrical Wiring • Excavation and Grading • Fence Erection • Fire Sprinkler Installation • Flat Concrete • Framing • Hardwood Floor Installation
• HVAC • Interior Trim • Landscape Construction • Landscape Maintenance • Masonry • Millwright • Painting • Plumbing • Residential Construction
• Residential Janitorial • Siding Installation • Stone and Brick Paver Installation • Swimming Pool Construction • Tile Installation • Welding
OTHER RISKS COVERED • • • • •
Aviation Defense Based Act Foreign Manufacturing Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
• Transportation • Temporary Staffing • United States Longshore and Harbor (USL&H)
Call for more programs, products and state availability!
ACORDs and applications are available online at www.appund.com/forms.
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COMMERCIAL SPECIALTY The Commercial Specialty division is focused on providing agents access to a reputable line of carriers offering a wide range of coverages and classes. Our team of dedicated and experienced Underwriters provide unequaled quote turnaround time and policy services. LINES OF BUSINESS • Commercial Auto • Builder’s Risk • Contractor’s Equipment • Cyber Liability
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Directors and Officers Errors and Omissions Excess Liability General Liability Inland Marine
• Installation Floater • Liquor Liability • Property
CONTRACTORS (Commercial and Residential) • Artisan/General Contractors • Carpentry • Concrete • Drywall • Electrical
• • • • • •
Flooring Handyman HVAC Janitorial Landscaping Roofing
• Septic Tank • Swimming Pool Construction • Window Cleaning
PACKAGE (General Liability and Property) RESTAURANTS • Fast Food Restaurants • Bars and Taverns • Banquet Halls • Night Clubs
BUILDINGS • Apartments • 1,2,3 and 4 Family Dwellings • Up To 50% Subsidized Housing • Pool Exposure Approved • Vacant
MISCELLANEOUS • Convenience Stores • Daycares • Grocery Stores • Electronics Stores • Laundromats • Nail Salons • Office Buildings • Cat Exposed Property
Call for more programs, products and state availability!
ACORDs and applications are available online at www.appund.com/forms.
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COMMERCIAL SPECIALTY INLAND MARINE CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT • Scheduled Equipment • Owned Small Tools ($1,000 per item) • Employee Tools ($1,000 per item) • Equipment Leased or Rented from Others • Equipment Borrowed from Others
BUILDER’S RISK • Ground Up Builder’s Risk • Rehab and Renovation with No Structural Changes • Protection Classes 8, 9 and 10 Eligible
INSTALLATION FLOATERS • Specific Job Versus Blanket • All Risk Perils
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY • Cyber Liability • Directors & Officers Liability • Employment Practices Liability Insurance • Insurance Agents E&O • Management Consultants
• Non-Profit Directors and Officers • Public Officials • Real Estate Agents • Staffing • Tech E&O • Temporary Staffing
COMMERCIAL AUTO CONTRACTORS (Commercial/Residential) • Alarm Installers • General • Electrical • HVAC • Fencing • Irrigation • Floor Covering • Landscaping • Framing • Masonry • Painting • Plumbing • Roofing
PEST CONTROL SERVICES APPLIANCE REPAIR DISTRIBUTORS • Auto Parts Dealers • Beverage • Food ENERGY • Oil Field Service • Natural Gas Service Vehicles
Call for more programs, products and state availability!
ACORDs and applications are available online at www.appund.com/forms.
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BROKERAGE Our Brokerage division provides alternative coverage for those hard-to-place accounts and business segments that do not fit within one of our programs. These accounts are typically non-renewed by an admitted carrier or are larger than $10,000 in premium. AVIATION • Aircraft • Airports • Control Tower Liability • Drones CONSTRUCTION • Airports • Alarm Installation • Boilers • Bridge Repair • Commercial Contractors • Crane Erectors • Demolition • Dredging • Drywall and Plastering • EIFS • Fiber Optic • Fire Extinguishing Systems • Foundation Repair • Land Grading • New York Contractors • Oil and Gas • Painting and Waterproofing • Railroad Protective • Residential Contractors • Roofing • Street and Road
ENVIRONMENTAL • Asbestos Abatement • Auto Salvage and Scrap Yards • Biohazard Response • Emergency Response • Fire and Water Restoration • Green Energy • Hazardous Materials Consulting • Hazmat Transporters • Industrial Hygiene • Lead Abatement • Recycling, Landfills, Composting and Solid Waste • Soil Remediation • Storage Tank MARINE • Boat Dealer’s Inventory • Charterers Legal Liability • Excess Marine Liability • Hull • Hull Builder’s Risk • Marine General Liability • Motor Truck Cargo • Ocean Marine • Protection and Indemnity
Available in all states!
ACORDs and applications are available online at www.appund.com/forms.
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BROKERAGE GENERAL CASUALTY • Amusement Centers • Apartments • Automotive Parts Manufacturing • Auto, Truck and Manufacturers • Cleaning Products Manufacturing • Cosmetics, Skin and Hair Care • Energy Drinks Manufacturing • Exercise Equipment Manufacturing • Fertilizer Manufacturing • Furniture Manufacturing • Green Energy Manufacturing • Guns and Body Armor Manufacturing • Importers and Distributors • Low Income Housing • Machine Shops • Medical Equipment Rental • Metal Goods • Office Buildings • Paint Manufacturers • Plastic Goods • Products Liability • Prosthetics Manufacturing • Real Estate • Security Guards - Armed • Shopping Centers • Sporting Goods Sales and Manufacturing • Student Housing • Surgical and Invasive Medical Equipment Manufacturing • Toys and Games • Vitamins Manufacturing
HOSPITALITY • Bars, Taverns and Restaurants • Gentlemen’s Clubs • Golf Resorts and Club Operations • Gun, Hunt and Fishing Clubs • Hotels • Liquor Liability • Night Clubs • Sporting and Entertainment PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY • Allied Healthcare • Cyber Liability • Directors and Officers • Employment Practices Liability • Errors and Omissions • Fiduciary Liability • Home Healthcare • Lawyers • Medical Malpractice PROPERTY • Aged Properties • Apartments • Builder’s Risk • Coastal Property • Commercial Flood • Condo • Hotels • Inland Marine Products • Layered Programs • Poorly Constructed • Theft Coverage • Vacant Property • Wind Coverage REAL ESTATE OWNED PROGRAM (REO) • Multi-Property Private Investor Real Estate Schedules via Monthly Reporting (Property, Wind, Flood, General Liability, Sinkhole, Earthquake and Loss of Rents)
Available in all states!
ACORDs and applications are available online at www.appund.com/forms.
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PERSONAL LINES Our Personal Lines division is focused on providing agents access to multiple preferred and specialty products by utilizing the latest technology to self-serve quickly and more accurately. We provide not only raters that afford real-time comparative rating, but also carrier direct solutions where agencies can rate, quote, issue and service policies.
Explore our Personal Lines markets! www.XpressPersonalLines.com HOMEOWNERS & DWELLING FIRE • Builder’s Risk • Claims Sensitive • Coastal • Course of Construction • Distressed • High and Low Value • Preferred and Specialty • Short Term Rental • Specialty • Tenant • Vacant AUTO • Antique • Collector and Exotic • Classic • Kit Cars • Preferred
UMBRELLA & CPL • Celebrity • Preferred • High Risk OTHER LINES • Collections • Condo • Earthquake • Excess Flood • Home-Based Business • Mobile Home • Personal Article Floaters • Special Events • Watercraft
Call for more programs, products and state availability!
ACORDs and applications are available online at www.appund.com/forms.
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PERSONAL LINES HIGH VALUE - RELIANCE RISK SOLUTIONS Reliance Risk Solutions was created for risks that are too large or complex for your in-house markets. DWELLING CAPABILITIES • No maximum deductible • No maximum TIV • All occupancy types can be considered • Mid-Term COC or Ground Up Construction programs available • All protection classes are acceptable • Earthquake coverage for Masonry Construction available • CBRA Flood Program available COLLECTIONS CAPABILITIES • No maximum TIV • Flexible deductible options if requested • Agreed or Stated Value Loss Settlement Options AUTOMOBILE CAPABILITIES • No minimum or maximum value on a single vehicle • Agreed value or ACV Loss Settlement available • Physical damage only is available
WATERCRAFT CAPABILITIES • Broad navigational limits available • No Maximum Hull Value • Liability-only policies available LIABILITY CAPABILITIES • Primary or Layered Excess Liability programs available • Complex Ownership Structures can be named insured • Broad Watercraft Appetite • Excess UM Coverage available • Primary and Excess CPL Programs available
Call for more programs, products and state availability!
ACORDs and applications are available online at www.appund.com/forms.
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GARAGE (DEALERS & SERVICES) Our diverse Garage program offers specialized coverage, competitive pricing and an unparalleled service platform.
CARpro (Certified Auto Repair Program) • • • •
LINES OF BUSINESS • General Liability • Garagekeepers • Property (Building and Contents) • Workers’ Compensation
General Repair Shops Transmission Repair Shops Glass Replacement Shops Exhaust System Repair Shops
MARpro (Mobile Auto Reconditioning Program) • Mobile Windshield Repair • Mobile Detailing (car washing waxing, interior carpet cleaning) • Mobile Headlight Restoration • Mobile Paint and Chip Repair • Mobile Paintless Dent Repair • Mobile Upholstery Services
LINES OF BUSINESS • General Liability • Garagekeepers • Non-Owned Auto Liability • Property (Building and Contents)
DEALERpro (Independent Auto Dealer Program) • • • •
Auto Wholesalers/Brokers Auto Auctions Dealers with Service and/or Repair Non-Franchised Auto or Truck Dealers
LINES OF BUSINESS • Garage Liability • Fire Legal Liability • Dealer’s Open Lot • Garagekeepers • Property (Building and Contents) • Workers’ Compensation
Call for more programs, products and state availability!
ACORDs and applications are available online at www.appund.com/forms.
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XPRESS QUOTES ONLINE RATERS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
www.auigents.com
• Construction • Choice Comp (Non-construction, small business risks)
COMMERCIAL SPECIALTY
www.auigents.com
• Xpress Contractor’s General Liability • Xpress Inland Marine • Commercial Lines Package
PERSONAL LINES • • • • • •
www.XpressPersonalLines.com
www.XpressHomeowners.com www.XpressUmbrella.com Automobile Collector Vehicle Comprehensive Personal Liability Dwelling
• • • • •
Earthquake Home-based Business Mobile Home Motorcycle Special Events
• Vacant Dwelling • Watercraft
XPRESS PHONE QUOTES COMMERCIAL SPECIALTY GENERAL & ARTISAN CONTRACTORS • Remodeling Contractors • Residential Roofing • Excavation/Grading • Framing
888-376-9633 ext. 2111
BUSINESS OWNERS AND PACKAGE POLICIES SINGLE LOCATION • Accounting Offices • Law Offices • Florist • Real Estate Offices • Retail Stores • Medical Offices
PERSONAL LINES • • • • •
EXCESS OVER CONTRACTOR POLICES • Underlying “A” Rated carrier • Current gross receipts of $5 million or less
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HO3, HO4, HO5, HO6, HO8 and DP1, DP3 Low To High Value (No Max TIV) Coastal, Tenant, Seasonal and Vacant Builder’s Risk Course of Construction (COC)
• Preferred, Distressed, Loss-Sensitive • Canceled, Declined and Non-Renewed • Excess Liability & CPL
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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION A member of the Appalachian Underwriters Inc. family of companies, INVO PEO grew out of a desire to take the insurance philosophy of asset protection and expand it to provide a more comprehensive approach to business services. Our insurance-minded approach allows us to help our partner clients grow their companies while lowering their overall costs. With over 200+ years of combined experience, our team of experts specialize in a wide-range of business solutions, all custom tailored to it our clients’ individual needs.
Our state footprint continues to expand. Please contact us for state availability.
PAYROLL SERVICES • 24/7 Access to the Payroll Web Portal for You & Employees • Flexible Pay Options, Including Direct Deposit, Pay Cards, and Check Printing • Management of Child Support, Wage Garnishment, Tax Liens, and All Other Deductions • Time and Attendance Tracking • Multi-State Tax Filing • File/Pay FICA, FUTA, SUTA, 940/941 Reports, & Generate or Deliver W-2s
RISK MANAGEMENT • Job Task Analysis • Analyze/Recommend Safety Protocols • On-Site Inspections • Safety Program Development • Drug-Free Workplace • Coordinate Safety Training • OSHA Assistance
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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER BENEFITS • Major Medical Health Insurance • • • • • •
Dental and Vision Long-Term Disability 401K Plans Pre-Tax Administration Life Insurance Individual & Estate Investment Accounts
HUMAN RESOURCES • Employee Handbooks • Handling of Unemployment Claims & Hearings • Background Checks & Drug Screens • New Hire Reporting • Employee Records Management (HRIS) • Employment Termination Practices WORKERS’ COMPENSATION • No Down Payments • No Year-End Audits • Competitive Rates • Dedicated Staff Members to Handle Claims • File Workers’ Compensation Notice of Injury Reports • Education for Clients & Injured Workers • Fraud Investigations • Return to Work Programs ACA EMPLOYER MANDATE COMPLIANCE • Hourly Tracking • Allows for Variable Hour Measurement Tracking • Administration Assistance • Tax Filing Management • Real-Time Reporting • Visibility into Compliance Risks • Audit Support & Data Mining Available • Distribution of Print/Digital 1095C Forms
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CONTACT DIRECTORY MAIN LINE: ..................................................888-376-9633 CUSTOMER SERVICE: ...........................................ext. 2206
[email protected] MARKETING: ......................................................ext. 2008
[email protected] WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
COMMERCIAL SPECIALTY
Rate Online: www.auiagents.com
Rate Online: www.auiagents.com
Email Submissions:
[email protected]
Phone Quote: ext. 2111
Fax Submissions: 888-871-7644 Contact an Underwriter: New Business.......................... ext. 2204 Renewals ............................... ext. 2205
PERSONAL LINES
Email Submissions:
[email protected] Fax Submissions: 866-253-7030 Contact an Underwriter: ext. 2200
BROKERAGE
Rate Online: www.XpressPersonalLines.com
Email Submissions:
[email protected]
Phone Quote: ext. 2005
Fax Submissions: 866-409-3367
Email Submissions:
[email protected]
Contact a Broker: 866-984-3251
Fax Submissions: 866-206-2343 Contact an Underwriter: Direct Select........................... ext. 2224 Specialty Home..................... ext. 2223 High Value ..................... 865-481-2655 All Other.................................. ext. 2026
GARAGE Email Submissions:
[email protected] Fax Submissions: 866-409-3367 Contact an Underwriter: ext. 2115
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION Email:
[email protected] Phone: 866-986-0118 Website: www.invopeo.com
A complete contact directory listing is available online at www.appund.com/contact
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