- You must be a PIA member in good standing.
- Fax a Brokerage Agreement to 888-812-8601 along with a copy of your CT Insurance license and a copy of your E&O declarations page (with minimum limits of $1,000,000).
Simple 5 Step Submission Process:
- Verify eligibility by reviewing the Class Code list and Underwriting Guidelines. **Note: All class codes and phraseologies must be eligible. Start-up operations are eligible depending on the carrier, minimum of 3 years experience. Supplemental application may be required depending on risk and carrier. Maximum experience mod depends on carrier. Loss runs may be required; the requirement is carrier specific and based multiple factors included premium amount, number of employees, experience modification and individualized underwriting. Multi-state operations are eligible depending on locations matching the individual carriers territories.**
- Fax the completed Acord 130 to us at 888-812-8601 (include the Inclusion or Exclusion form, if applicable). If PAY-AS-YOU-GO is what your insured is looking for make sure to specify that on the submission-currently 4 out of 8 markets offer this option.
Certain risks may require loss runs and additional forms.
- Anticipate a faxed quote within 24/48 hours of PIA receiving a complete submission.
- Fax/email a bind request to PIA (888)-812-8601 or Agency Resources (ARI) at 908-598-6013 or 908-598-6012.
If quoted by AmTrust North America or Tower, fax acceptance and a copy of deposit check to PIA at 888-812-8601. However, you must mail your check directly to the carrier. Do not mail payment to PIA!
- Anticipate a faxed binder within 48 hours. The carrier will bill your client directly...and you're done!
Two of our carriers (AmTrust North America and Tower) require a down payment within five days of the inception date. The other carriers are direct bill.
Questions call 800-424-4244 ext 850.
Important! A complete Acord 130 application increases response time.
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Underwriting Guidelines (Connecticut):
- Classes are subject to minimum premiums, depending on the carrier and the class code
- You need to provide a detailed description of the business operations (web site address and/or a business brochure would be helpful)
- Depending on the risk and the carrier, loss runs may be required
- Backdating is not allowed - Effective date will be the date that the application (plus any additional requested information) is received at PIA or a later date
- The carriers may review Dunn and Bradstreet reports and will decline the risk if they deem the Insurance Score as unacceptable
- New business ventures - field experience and a description of that experience must be provided in order for the risk to be considered
- Contractor Risks:
- Chartis (formerly AIG): Minimum Premium $10,000
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| Unacceptable Business Exposures: |
- No 24-hour operations
- No placement services, temporary agencies or leased employees
- No non-profits
- No daycare/pre-school
- No Manufacturer's Reps
- No laboratories
- No seasonal operations
- No working out of the house/home
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Billing and Payment Plans - Insured will be billed by company directly, including down payment.
Alternate A+ Carrier:
Financing of policies is not allowed for this carrier.
- Premiums under $2,500:
30% down
25% due the 2nd month
25% due the 5th month
20% due the 8th month
- Premiums over $2,500:
25% down with 9 equal installments
**A $6.00 per installment fee will be charged.
Chartis (Pay-as-you-go option available—click here):Billing Questions call 800-645-2259
- Premiums $3,500 to $5,000 - Option A
- Premiums $5,000 to $10,000 - Option B
- Premiums $10,000 and over - Option C
- A late charge of $10.00 is applied to payments received after the due date.
Option A: Full Pay or 65% down with 1 installment
Option B: 50% down with 2 or 3 monthly installments or 30% down with 6 monthly installments
Option C: 20% down with 9 monthly installments
**A $5.00 per installment fee will be charged.
AmTrust North America (Pay-as-you-go option available—click here):
Billing Questions call 877-528-7878
- Pay in full
- 50% Down payment and one installment
- 40% Down payment and 3 quarterly installments (minimum premium of $1,000 required)
- 25% Down payment and 3 equal consecutive monthly installments (Requires annual premiums in excess of $1,000)
- 25% Down payment and 8 equal consecutive monthly installments (Requires annual premiums in excess of $2,500)
- 10% Down payment and 9 equal consecutive monthly installments (Requires annual premiums in excess of $2,500)
- 12 equal consecutive monthly installments (Requires annual premiums in excess of $600 and the use of direct debit)
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Commission Information
Alternate A+ Carrier - 7% remitted on full premium
AmTrust North America - 5% remitted on paid premium
Chartis (formerly AIG) - 6% remitted on full premium
Tower - 6% remitted on full premium
Understanding our company placement procedure:
- You submit a completed application and necessary supplements
- PIA reviews for accuracy and completeness
- Based on the information received, PIA and/or Agency Resources will determine (based on the risk) which carrier would quote the business
We have done our best to ensure that this information is accurate and reliable. Companies are always adjusting their underwriting appetites and, as such, this information is subject to change without notice.
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