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The Intelligent Broker Newsletter
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Our team of professional underwriters work closely with retail agents to produce a one stop-shop for the insured. We accomplish this by placing coverage with some of the top carriers in the marketplace.
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How Can Halcyon Help You?
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At
Halcyon Underwriters,
our teammates are dedicated to assisting agencies in growing according to their vision. We value our partnerships, which stem from our trustworthiness and high-performance mentality.
To obtain an affordable price is not our only goal. Halcyon recognizes there are
multiple elements
to consider when it comes to meeting the specific needs of our customers.
We have consistently applied this work ethic for over 30 years; in fact, we will be celebrating our
35th Anniversary
in 2021
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We advise new insurance brokers unable to satisfy the qualifications of a standard carrier contract to contact Halcyon Underwriters to get appointed. We can
accommodate your business
with our grand market accessibility, specialty programs, and affordable pricing through A-rated admitted and non-admitted carriers.
Halcyon offers coverage for all lines as a whole package or a monoline policy. With Halcyon, there are no fees required to access such markets. Our team is ready to serve your
creative solutions
tailored to your business.
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More independent agencies are joining insurance alliances as a solution to
grow their agency revenue
, especially during this pandemic. However, the headlines fail to mention how
Halcyon Underwriters is the ideal option
for agents to gain admitted markets. Halcyon Underwriters is the one-stop-shop for independent agents regardless of the states they write in. We are a wholesaler that
can write in all 50 states
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There are a variety of alliances with agencies tied to their name. At Halcyon Underwriters, our appointed agents are considered our partners.
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Latest on Commercial Insurance
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As Nationwide acts toward
writing more multi-line accounts
to secure commercial businesses, they are doing away with monoline-auto new business
effective July 10th, 2020
. This new guideline applies to all new monoline auto accounts regardless of how many vehicles on the policy. With their focus on multi-line accounts, Halcyon brings you an inside scoop of the growth potential within Nationwide’s small business sector. If you are currently an agency partner with our office, we suggest reviewing Halcyon’s most recent hits with Nationwide.
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Author: Brian Polino,
CPCU | Senior Production Underwriter, Vice President
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Companies, both private and public, are paying a lot more for their Directors and Officers Liability insurance premiums. According to a recent June 8
th
A.M. Best Market Segment Report, average
price increases for D&O Insurance were 44%
in the first quarter of 2020. The main drivers for D&O rates have been increased shareholder litigation, social inflation trends leading to higher jury awards, and the growth of litigation-finance funds, which pool investors to invest in corporate legal disputes. Now with coronavirus thrown into the mix, the COVID-19 pandemic could….
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You're Invited to the Chubb Commercial Insurance Florida Roadshow!
We invite you to learn about Chubb's appetite, the Chubb difference, recent successes, online tools, and how to stand out in the industry.
Date: August 4, 2020
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Location: WebEx
This is a great way to stay engaged and learn more about what Chubb has to offer! We are excited to include you in this educational opportunity.
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Commercial Lines Production Underwriter
If you match these qualifications, click the button below to learn more about this career opportuniy.
- Holds an active 2-20 insurance license
- Two to Five years of Commercial Multi-Line insurance experience
- Carrier rating experience
- Sales and Production driven
Click the button below, then click "Careers" at the top menu to learn more!
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We are proud to announce our Personal Lines department is offering coverages for
mobile homes
in Florida with Tower Hill Insurance Group (THIG).
THIG’s Manufactured and Mobile Home product is the ideal market for us to assist our retail agents in providing
customizable coverages
with a broad level of mobile home insurance for the customer and the place they call home.
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Do you have an account you want us to review?
Contact Sarah Cadle, our Vice President / Personal Lines Leader, at 321-527-2192.
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"Hurricane"
- what does this mean?
When the maximum sustained winds of a tropical storm reach 74 miles per hour, it’s called a hurricane. These powerful storms are a destructive force of nature. Be prepared.
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Have you rated any of our online products yet? USLI and Utica First, offer an extra 2 points on commission and fast turnaround for online rating.
Click the button below to rate now!
XPress Pay
- Say good-bye to pending cancellations and late payments.
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Team Member Spotlight:
Brian Polino
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The relationship we have with our agent partners is very important to us. While we work with you on a day-to-day basis, we thought you would like to know a little information about one of our hardworking teammates.
Halcyon would like to introduce you to
Brian Polino, one of our Vice President/Middle Market Underwriters.
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"Conquer the man in the mirror everyday!"
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Years at Halcyon:
8
Years in Insurance:
9
First Job:
Publix
Favorite Movie:
Too many to count, but some that come to mind are the Back to the Future trilogy, Indiana Jones trilogy, Apollo 13, Patton, Gettysburg, The Princess Bridge, Cool Runnings, James Bond series, Rough Riders mini-series, and Star Trek series.
Favorite Vacation spot:
With young kids, right now the best option is Disney World! lol
Little-known fact:
I'm an American History buff.
If I’m not at work, you can find me….
at home or around -town enjoying time with my family.
Motto:
Be prepared!
Greatest Challenge:
Conquering the man in the mirror everyday!
Most important lesson learned:
Still learning lessons every day.
Favorite Childhood Memory:
Family vacations traveling America in our RV, Boy Scouts, High School Athletics, College Life
Advice for Success:
As the Nike slogan says, "Just do it!"
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Hobbies:
Running, Home Improvement, fishing, college football, most now just being a Dad.
My favorite part about my job is:
The moment you achieve your goals.
My favorite work memory is:
Getting to work alongside great people everyday.
What influenced you to join insurance:
Upon college graduation, insurance companies were hiring!
What is the biggest change you have seen so far?
The rapid pace of technological change in the industry. Only 9 years ago, most companies were still not paperless and now we have automated underwriting quoting platforms, electronic signatures on applications, CAT models, and drones performing inspections and claim adjusting.
First purchase if you won the lottery?
Paying off my mortgage!
One thing you cannot live without?
Coffee!
Favorite Quote and Why?
"For he who serves his fellows, is of all his fellows, greatest." -E. Urner Goodman
And anything else you’d like to add!
Oviedo, FL is God’s country!
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Visit our website to review our monthly Success Lists for each of our underwriting departments:
Middle Markets, Small Business, and Personal Lines. These are a great source to view our target classes each quarter. Check them out now!
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Due to the unprecedented event of COVID-19, the IOA Corporate 5K has been rescheduled to
Thursday, October 1
st
at 6:15pm
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Join us at
Lake Eola
Orlando, Florida 32801 for
Orlando's largest office party
! Businesses and non-profit organizations, like Halcyon Underwriters, have formed teams for a friendly competition.
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How To Make A Donation Online
IOA makes it easy for you to give back to the community. It's simple! Click the button below to submit a donation today.
$1 = 4 meals
When making a donation include "Halcyon Underwriters" in Your Public Message of Support.
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New Location Coming Soon!
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Towards the end of the 3rd Quarter, our office will be moving.
Please stay connected with us on social media and our website for updates
about our new office location!
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Why Halcyon?
Watch the video to find out the reasons our teammates choose Halcyon as their "Broker of Choice".
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Halcyon Underwriters
2301 Lucien Way, Suite 360
Maitland, FL 32751
TEL - (407) 660-1881:
FAX - (407) 660-0525
TOLL FREE - (800) 393-9090
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