The Intelligent Broker Newsletter

Quarter 1 - 2021

How Can Halcyon Help You?

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 35 years!

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.

Company News

Celebrating Our 35th Year of Production: The Best is Yet to Come!

It is with great pleasure that Halcyon Underwriters announces their 35th anniversary! We continue to share our expertise in our available markets and coverage for our agent partners and your customers. We want to express our immense gratitude to our agent partners for your loyal support. Our team greatly appreciates the relationships we have built thus far and those we will develop.

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Small Business

Utica First: Your Primary Market for Small Artisan Contractors

We have all learned a great deal in 2020 from the uncertainties it has presented throughout the year. It has been emphasized, and even more so throughout the pandemic, that small businesses must continue to be supported. Halcyon will continue to work with our agent partners to protect their small business customers, such as artisan contractors.

Middle Markets

Commercial Insurance Rates in 2021:

What Can We Expect?

Last year we were all faced with challenges during the global pandemic that is still evident today. From adjusting to new work environments, many unfortunately become unemployed, and how can we forget the increasing premium rates many businesses have experienced, among other challenges.

So, this begs the question, what can we expect from commercial insurance rates in 2021?

Happy Retirement, Jama!

After a successful 36 year career at Halcyon Underwriters, we have the privilege to announce that Jama Herrera will be retiring this month.

We truly appreciate her dedication and expertise as our Builder's Risk Underwriter over the years.

Jama will be missed by our Halcyon team and our agent partners whom she has worked closely with. We wish her the best on her retirement!

Join Our Team

If you match these qualifications, click the button below to learn more about these career opportunities.

Commercial Lines Production Underwriter

Holds an active 2-20 insurance license
Two to Five years of Commercial Multi-Line insurance experience
Carrier rating experience
Sales and Production driven

Commercial Lines Assistant Underwriter

Holds an active state insurance license 4-40
Two to Three Years Commercial Lines Insurance experience
Carrier rating experience
Highly supportive of the Sales & Production process

Personal Lines

Tower Hill and Safeco, Driving Savings Home

As of November 2020, two reputable personal lines carriers decided to join forces for your insured customers’ better interest. Tower Hill and Safeco have come together to serve your customers residing in Florida.

This partnership has cultivated a multi-policy discount opportunity now available to your insureds when they add a Tower Hill homeowners policy to a Safeco auto policy or add a Safeco auto policy to an account with a Tower Hill home policy.

Do you have an account you want us to review? Contact Sarah Cadle, our Vice President / Personal Lines Leader, at 321-527-2192.

Word of the Day...

"Premium" - what does this mean?

The payment or installment you agree to pay a company in order to have insurance.

Online Rating

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!

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Team Member Spotlight: Devin Obsorne

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 Devin Osborne, a Middle Market Assistant Production Underwriter.

"Try your best and move on."

Years at Halcyon: 8 years

Years in Insurance: 8 years

First Job: CNA in training at nursing home

Favorite Movie: Kill Bill Vol. 1

Favorite Vacation spot: Washington DC or family’s farm in VA.

Advice for Success: Try your best and move on.

Bucket List Item? Tandem Skydiving

My favorite part about my job is: Finding a solution to problems

First purchase if you won the lottery? New Kitchen and Bath

One thing you cannot live without? O2 – very dependent

What influenced you to join insurance: FamiIy

Favorite Quote and Why? Breathe Deep, Seek Peace – helps to ground me when there’s chaos all around

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Success Lists

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!