May 2008
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In This Issue:
1. American Modern 10+ Dwelling Program
2. Great Motorcycle Rates And Discounts
3. Transportation Underwriting Changes
4. If It Floats, We Can Quote
5. Highlights Of Recently Written Accounts
6. American Modern Collector Car Program

SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE
Great Motorcycle Rates And Discounts
 

American Modern is well-known for our willingness to take hard-to-place risks and configurations like trikes or ATVs.

But quote us for standard street bikes, too. If you have not looked at our program recently, we have a new online coverage comparison guide: www.amig.com/compare/motorcycle.

Our rates are competitive, but to lower the rate:
  • Start your modernLINK® quote by entering the correct date in the 'Year Began Driving Street-driven Units' field. That date is important in calculating the rate.
  • Add the Transfer Discount by filling in both the 'Prior Carrier' and 'Expiration Date' fields. This has been overlooked by some agents.
  • Apply other credits for homeownership, completion of a motorcycle training program, insuring multiple units, and loss-free renewal.
Just for Fun
If you are a bike enthusiast, or appreciate fine craftsmanship, take a look at what American Modern is giving away - a custom 2008 Spitfire motorcycle courtesy of Thunder Mountain Custom Cycles. With its one-of-a-kind paint job, you won't find another bike like it on the road.

Go to www.amig.com/motorcycle/agents and register to win.

Hazel M Woods
Personal Lines Manager
hwoods@fwins.com"
800-475-1000 (Ext. 221)
Fax (515)225-3872

Not all products available in all states.




AMERICAN MODERN INSURANCE GROUP
10+ DWELLING PROGRAM
Higher General Liability Limits for the 10+ Dwelling Program of $1,000,000 per Occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate
  • Excellent Risks in good or better condition
  • 35 years or newer
  • Will be reviewed on a case by case basis
  • Vacant Dwelling Program for larger schedules
  • No units that have been vacant longer than 24 months
  • No theft offered
  • Heat must be maintained
  • Monitored on a bi-weekly (or more often) basis
Direct Bill Payment Plan
  • Will work exactly as the current personal lines pay plan
  • We will offer only 1 plan 25% down with 3 additional payments
Applicable Charges
  • Small Service Charge applies for each installment
  • Non Sufficient Funds (NSF) Charge of $20.00
  • Reinstatement Charge of $10.00 if company elects to rewrite/reinstate

Hazel M Woods
Personal Lines Manager
hwoods@fwins.com"
800-475-1000 (Ext. 221)
Fax (515)225-3872
TRANSPORTATION UNDERWRITING CHANGES:
  

Canal Underwriting Changes
(effective immediately)

  1. New Canal renewal/anniversary update form instead of renewal application. The new from can be filled out on line at www.fwins.com/applications.php and printed out for the insured's signature.
  2. New credits for 1-5 and 1-10 power units.
  3. Fleet risks (new and renewal) will be handled with more flexibility.
  4. Reduce the designated insured (additional insured fully earned) to $50.00 from $200.00 with a $500.00 policy cap.
  5. The intermodal charge will be $200.00 per power unit with a $1,000.00 policy cap.
  6. Canal will be filing new physical damage rates in all states the balance of 2008. They will be looking for ways to write coverage until new rates are filed.
  7. The company will consider request to charge local premium for those power units that an insured has parked. Insured must show evidence the tags have been turned in. The insured must sign statement that if he gets new tags he will alert agent so unit can be added back on to the policy.

Julie Downing (ext 222)
jdowning@fwins.com


John Klaessy (ext 216)
jklaessy@fwins.com

800-475-1000
Fax (515)225-3872


IF IT FLOATS, WE CAN QUOTE
  

Offering great coverage for watercraft:
  • Powerboats
  • Pontoons
  • Houseboats
  • Sailboats
  • Wooden Boats
  • Sports Fishing
  • Performance Boats
  • Air Boats
LIABILITY AND FULL COVERAGE:
Discounts available

HIGHER HULL VALUES ACCEPTED: Values up to $1,000,000
Liability up to $1,000,000, with combined single units

BROAD PWC COVERAGES:
One of few companies offering $500,000 of liability on personal watercraft

Also remember we do Tournament Fishermen and Guide coverage.

Boat Quote Request

Hazel M Woods
Personal Lines Manager
hwoods@fwins.com"
800-475-1000 Ext. 221
Fax (515)225-3872
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENTLY WRITTEN ACCOUNTS
When you run across a hard-to-place specialty risk, think First Western FIRST!

BOP
   Beauty Operator $365
   Beauty Operator $860
   Day Care $460
General Liability
   Apartment Rental $490
   Baseball Spectators $530
   Civic Group $1,240
   Concessionaires $1,000
   DJ $760
   Exercise/Health Studio $1,250
   Exterminator $620
   Fire Safety Installation $1,500
   IT Support & Service $2,020
   Liquor $260
   Liquor $1,680
   Little League Baseball $750
   Metal Salvage $770
   Motocross Racing $1,210
   Paving, Snow Removal $9,350
   Power Cleaning $940
   Sidewalk Cleaning $2,260
   Softball League $540
   Special Event $740
   Stock & Saddle Club $500
   Tree Trimmer $510
   Tree Trimmer $1,600
   Wine Store $490
Miscellaneous
   Beautician $370
   Contractor $2,750
   In Home Daycare $360
   Repair Shop $2,300
   Tree Trimmer $1,260
Package
   Apartment Building $3,110
   Lawn Care Service $1,320
   Mud Pit Runs $1,100
   Property Leased to Others $980
   Storage Building $1,150
Professional
   IT Support & Service $1,980
Transportation
   Car Rental $500
   Cargo $1,275
   Trucker $9,500
   Trucker $770
   Trucking $260
   Trucking $7,200
AMERICAN MODERN COLLECTOR CAR PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS
 


Effective May 1, 2008
New coverage/Discount Options:
  • Nine to Five Driver - Expands coverage to apply to limited commuting to work. "Limited" is considered less than twice per week and operated solely by the named insured/operator.
  • Full Safety Glass - When purchased, no deductible applies to safety glass only losses.
  • Additional Spare Parts - Automatic $500 included - Consumers now have the option to add up to $10,000.
  • Nationwide Roadside Assistance - Increasing towing coverage to $75.00, introducing Nationwide Roadside Assistance Program. Expands items covered and increase limit to $200 per occurrence. This will be added to all renewals, but is not a required coverage.
  • Car Club/Affinity Group Discount - Available to members of an approved Car Club or Affinity Group (10% of entire policy). Proof of membership required.
  • Large Collection Discount - Applicable to vehicle collections over $250,000 (20% of comp/coll).
Rate Adjustments and New Deductible Options:
  • Liability coverages increased while physical damage rates on newer, exotics, and modifieds were adjusted to be competitive in marketplace.
  • $0 deductible option - $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000 are now available for Antique, Classic and Collectible vehicles.
  • $1,000 and $2,500 deductibles are now available for Exotics over $100,000 (dependent upon mileage plan and coverage).

Elite / Collector Car Request for Quote

Hazel M Woods
Personal Lines Manager
hwoods@fwins.com"
800-475-1000 (Ext. 221)
Fax (515)225-3872




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