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How To Get Started:

  1. You must be a PIA member in good standing.
  2. 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:

  1. Verify eligibility by reviewing the Class Code list and Underwriting Guidelines.
    When you find the class code make sure you click on the phraseology to get the Underwriting Guidelines for each carrier. Reviewing the guidelines will help you to identify if a risk is acceptable.
  2. Fax the completed Acord 130 to us at 888-812-8601 (include the Inclusion or Exclusion form, if applicable).
    Certain risks may require loss runs and additional forms. When reviewing the acceptable class code list make sure you click on the phraseology to view the underwriting requirements and additional information needed. Risks that qualify only for Rochdale may require up to three years worth of loss runs and additional questionnaires.
  3. Anticipate a faxed quote within 24/48 hours of PIA receiving a complete submission.
    If quoting with Rochdale, expect a faxed quote within 72 hours.
  4. Fax back an acceptance to Agency Resources (ARI) at 908-598-6013 or 908-598-6012.
    If quoted by Rochdale, 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!
  5. Anticipate a faxed binder within 48 hours. The carrier will bill your client directly...and you're done!
    Rochdale requires a down payment within five days of the inception date. The other carriers are direct bill.

Important! A complete Acord 130 application increases response time.



Underwriting Guidelines (Connecticut):

Click here for Class Codes
(Individual Underwriting (by class code) is available by clicking on the phraseology)

Please note:

  • 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

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


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 (formerly AIG):

  • 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.

Ace:

  • Payment in full
  • Quarterly Installments
    30% down with 3 installments (billed every 3 months)
  • Ten Pay Method
    20% down with 9 monthly installments

    **A $5.00 per installment fee will be charged.

Rochdale:

  • Premiums under $1,000:
    Full Pay
  • Premiums $1,000 - $2,500:
    25% deposit of total premium. The balance will be billed in 3 Monthly Installments.
  • Premiums over $2,500:
    25% deposit of total premium. The balance will be billed in 8 Monthly Installments.

    **A $10.00 per installment fee will be charged.


  • Commission Information

    Alternate A+ Carrier - 7% remitted on full premium

    Rochdale - 5% remitted on paid premium

    Chartis (formerly AIG) - 6% remitted on full premium

    Ace - 4% remitted on paid premium

    Understanding our company placement procedure:

    1. You submit a completed application and necessary supplements
    2. PIA reviews for accuracy and completeness
    3. 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.

    Questions? Call PIA at (800) 424-4244 or e-mail jmartensson@pia.org


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