Communication and the Homeowners' Marketplace

For over 25 years Jimcor Agencies has worked closely with agents in providing their clients with the homeowners coverage they need.  Today coastal homeowners coverage is becoming more and more difficult to find, and Jimcor Agencies prides itself on being able to write the difficult accounts with the coverage the homeowner needs allowing them to sleep easy at night.

A recent article in PC360 by Dax Brown looked at the 5 Steps to Successful Communication on Homeowners' Coverage.  Click here for Brown's article.

Understanding what the homeowner is looking for - their threshold - their needs versus their wants... that is what our agents do for their clients.  Giving our agents access to the markets so they can write the business - that is where we come in.

Contact Jimcor Agencies for information about our Coastal Property Programs.

FORE!

Its Golf season, and nobody does it better than your local Insurance Professional!

But seriously, the golf course is a great place to meet people, network with clients, and rub shoulders with some of the movers and shakers in your community or industry.  From just playing 9 holes after work on a Tuesday at your local public course, or attending a well planned and executed industry wide outing - there are a few rules every golfer should know and it's called Golf Etiquette.

From phone calls to loud voices, the USGA gives some great tips on how to enjoy yourself (and be enjoyed) on the course.

Looking for the best golf courses in America?  Check out this link!

But Golf Outings are also for networking!  Looking for some tips of the trade on how to get the most out of your next outing?  Click this link for some great tips from Golflink.

Are you or your client planning a Golf Outing?  Think Jimcor for your Special Events this summer and throughout the year!

Enjoy your time on the course - and see you on the greens...

Rip Current Survival Guide

Summer time brings summer fun including family trips to the beach.

While we all love relaxing on the warm sand and playing in the water we need to remember the dangers or Rip Currents.

How do you identify Rip Currents?  Look for any of these clues:

• a channel of churning, choppy water

• an area having a notable difference in water color

• a line of foam, seaweed, or debris moving steadily seaward

• a break in the incoming wave pattern

Click here to see the Rip Current Survival Guide from the United States Lifesaving Association.

Don't forget to call your Jimcor Underwriter to access markets for your coastal property including seasonal risks!

Technology for ALL

Technology will continue to differentiate the top of the pack from those that cannot compete.  At Jimcor Agencies we pride ourselves on being one of the leaders in technology.  Our employees serve on various national committees and work alongside

carriers and competitors alike, to improve the way we service our agents making it easier for them to write business.  Why work with competitors?

"Everyone wins when competition works together to move the industry forward" explained Jim Mastowski, CEO and CIO of Jimcor Agencies.  "We work closely with carriers, from the admitted and non-admitted side of the business.  We want writing business from   the carrier to the wholesaler to be seamless for the agents.  We want to do everything we can to make it easier for them.  If this means improving the technology of our competition and the overall industry, then that is what we do."

"During Superstorm Sandy our technology worked to our advantage and allowed us to help agents and their policyholders.  Unfortunately many of our agents lost power and did not have access to files, with some agencies losing everything!  Policyholders had nowhere to go with questions about their policies and they needed to file claims" stated Jim.  "Since we operate on a Cloud System our employees were able to access information from wherever they were, and even  transfer work phone calls to cells and home numbers so they can assist clients.  Our claims department was up and running, and within 24 hours we were able to start helping those most impacted by the storm.  So in that instance our technology worked to help everyone we do business with - from the agent to the policyholder and even the carrier."

Looking to improve your agency technology?  Check out this article from PC360 on the "10 Most Common Fixes to Agency Technology Gaps".

Check out what Jimcor has been up to with our online programs!  Online quoting, payments, accounting statements, agency activity log, and much more.  Click here to visit our page.

Lightning - Protect You and Your Property

With the much anticipated heat of summer, also comes the threat of thunderstorms.  

Seemingly from out of nowhere, the sky can become a screen to nature's light show – lightning.  

Learn how you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property from damage due to lightning.

Click here for information from the National Lightning Safety Institute.

Enjoy a safe and happy summer from your friends at Jimcor Agencies.

Summer Risks

Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer for most people.  From BBQ's to pool parties, sandy shorelines to boat trips - there are risks under every beach umbrella!

Did your insured recently install an above ground pool?  What about that new trampoline?  Do you know if they recently purchased a brick oven for their backyard?  And don't forget the company picnics on company grounds!  The list is endless.

Click here is some information on at least SIX Summer Risks from Fox Business.

Stay Cool and think Jimcor!

From your friends at Jimcor Agencies

GRILLING TIPS AS WE GET READY FOR SUMMER BBQ FUN

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that means SUMMER is almost here!  Each season holds different risks, and during summertime homeowners need to be careful when it comes to grilling.

Yes, America’s past-time of grilling burgers and hot dogs can be dangerous and cause losses to property and more important life.  According to the NFPA, “Fire Departments respond to an average of 7,900 home fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues each year including 5,000 outside fires and 2,900 structure fires!”  June and July are the peak months for these fires.

Here are some websites that can provide valuable tips as we enter the Grilling Season.

NFPA (National FireProtection Association) 

HPBA (Hearth, Patio &Barbecue Assoc.)

Ask.com

Enjoy your Memorial Day.  Enjoy your grilled burgers and hot dogs.  And most importantly be safe.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT JIMCOR AGENCIES.