ILLINOIS
IMS-Illinois Participating Carriers
Access to IMS is available at no charge to IIA members.
Appointments are based on mutually beneficial and profitable relationships, and no appointments are guaranteed.
Personal Lines
Foremost Signature Home & Auto, JIBNA, Progressive, Travelers
Commercial Lines
Attune, Coterie, Progressive, RMS Hospitality, Swyfft, V3 Insurance
Returning agent?
If you have previously submitted an application and want to request a sub-appointment for a new or additional carrier, please email Kim Edgar.
Agency appointments are not guaranteed. Annual New Business production commitment is required for consideration. Agency is responsible for all producer licensing fees.
Business Owners Policy (BOP), Workers' Compensation, Excess Liability The BOP is on Blackboard Insurance Company (AIG) and the Excess is on New Hampshire Insurance Company (AIG) paper. The WC is on Employers Insurance Company paper
BOP and Excess-16% new business , 15% renewal WC- 10% new business and 8% renewal
BOP and Excess all states except AK, CT, MA, HI
WC Available in all states except AK, DE,HI, ND, OH, WA, WY
Bundle Solution (BOP & WC) in all states except AK, CT, DE, HI, MA, ND, OH, WA and WY
The Attune agency agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and the carrier. When you agree to and e-sign the subproducer agreement during this application process, you also agree to the instructions, guidelines, policies, and procedures contained in the agency agreement.
Business Owners Policy (BOP), General Liability (GL), Professional Liability (PL)
For BOP/GL/PL: 15% new and renewal
For WC: 12% new and renewal *Coming soon in 2021
BOP/GL/PL is available in all states except NY, MA, NJ, DC
The Coterie agency agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and the carrier. When you agree to and e-sign the subproducer agreement during this application process, you also agree to the instructions, guidelines, policies, and procedures contained in the agency agreement.
Automobile, Homeowners, Umbrella, Renters, Condo, Dwelling
Commissions ranging from 7% to 17% based on Line of Business, monoline, and package/Multi-Policy business.
Agency must write a minimum of 2 Policies a month to maintain appointment.
Agency must have consistent monthly flow of multi-line new business.
Agency must have a minimum of 12 months Agency Ownership Experience.
We do not consider Start-Up or Non-Standard Agency’s
Prefer agency has a Comparative Rater (EZ Lynx or PL Rater)
Agent must not have been previously terminated by Foremost Signature Auto & Home.
Agency must be Profitable with current Carriers.
Agency must fully complete the Foremost Profile form in its entirety to be considered. (provided in market access application confirmation).
Appointments are not guaranteed and are based on market capacity and factors listed above.
Foremost Signature Auto & Home agency agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and the carrier. When you e-sign the sub-producer agreement during the application process, you also agree to the instructions, guidelines, policies, and procedures contained in the agency agreement. The contract will be provided after the appointment is approved by Foremost.
Personal Jewelry
20% on new business (fully complete submissions)
10% on renewals and endorsements
Available in all states and DC (approved but currently not writing in Kentucky)
Individual item limit $500,000; Schedules $2.5 million (higher limits available)
Minimum premium $50 (Worldwide coverage)
No blanket coverage
Special perils (All Risk) coverage including mysterious disappearance
No-deductible standard coverage (100/250/500/1000 available)
Exposure rated
Older appraisals (typed) acceptable
The JIBNA (Jewelry Insurance Brokerage of North America) agency agreement is between
Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and JIBNA. When you agree to and e-sign the sub-
producer agreement during this application process, you also agree to the instructions,
guidelines, policies and procedures contained in the agency agreement
Personal Auto w/ proof of prior auto ins, no lapse in coverage and HO NEW: 12%
Personal Auto w/ proof of prior auto ins, no lapse in coverage and HO REN: 8%
Personal Auto w/ proof of prior auto ins, no lapse in coverage and No HO NEW: 10%
Personal Auto w/ proof of prior auto ins, no lapse in coverage and No HO REN: 8%
Personal Auto w/ No proof of prior auto ins and No HO NEW: 8%
Personal Auto w/ No proof of prior auto ins and No HO REN: 6%
Motorcycle NEW: 13%
Motorcycle REN: 8%
Boat NEW: 8%
Boat REN: 8%
Recreational Vehicle NEW: 8%
Recreational Vehicle REN: 8%
Commercial Auto NEW: 8%
Commercial Auto REN: 8%
Agents must write two policies per month.
Must be in good standing with Progressive
Must not have been previously terminated by Progressive
Applicant must operate and maintain a storefront or retail location for their operation
Please email marketing@imsaccess.com for a copy of the agreement.
General Liability, Liquor Liability & Assault & Battery for Hospitality Risks are written with Clear Blue Specialty and United National Group. Franchise Food General Liability and Property plus WC are written with Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance.
Clear Blue Specialty General Liability 10% new and 10% renewal.
United National General Liability 10% new and 10% renewal.
Crum & Forster General Liability, Property and WC 10% new business and 10% renewal.
General Liability, Liquor Liability & Assault & Battery for Hospitality Risks is available in all states except for VT and the District of Columbia DC. The Franchise Food package is written in all 50 states.
The RMS HG agency agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and RMS Hospitality Group. When you agree to and e-sign the sub producer agreement during this application process, you also agree to the instructions, guidelines, policies, and procedures contained in the agency agreement. Note some programs and Excess and Surplus Lines.
Admitted Commercial Property Package
Admitted Commercial Property Package via Core Programs
All programs 12.5% new and 12.5% renewal
Swyfft is partnering with all agents in Illinois.
Agency agreement: Swyfft/Core producer agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and the carrier. When you e-sign the sub-producer agreement during the application process, you also agree to the instructions, guidelines, policies, and procedures contained in the agency agreement. Read the Agency Agreement
(Personal Lines Only) Automobile, Homeowners, Dwelling Fire, Specialty Lines
Auto – up to 10% New and Renewal
Home – up to 13% New and Renewal
Specialty Lines – Varies depending on product. Available upon Request
Years in the industry 5+ years
Years in agency 2+ years
Agency has a personal lines focus
Agency preferably has/follows a formal written business plan
Agency management system in place
Active website and social media presence required
Commitment to paperless on all new business
Agency committed to using Travelers Customer Care Center(CCC) Program
Profitable with current carriers
Account rounded focus – minimum of 6+ policies a month with Travelers
The Travelers agency agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and the carrier. When you agree to and e-sign the subproducer agreement during this application process, you also agree to the instructions, guidelines, policies, and procedures contained in the agency agreement. Contract will be provided after appointment approved by Travelers.
The V3iconnect Comp Program is a state of the art internet Based Workers’ Compensation program designed for single and multi-state risk with full on-line quote and bind capabilities.
Small to medium sized employers, With premium ranges between $5,000.00-$200,000.00 .
V3 accepts New Ventures in all industries other than Construction.
Experience mods between 0.75 and 1.69 - other mod ranges is a referral
Wide range of industries including but not limited to construction, servicing and manufacturing
Commission rate is 8% new and renewal
The is a nationwide program that is available in all states except Alabama
The V3 agency agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and the carrier. When you agree to and e-sign the subproducer agreement during this application process, you also agree to the instructions, guidelines, policies, and procedures contained in the agency agreement.
APPLY FOR MARKET ACCESS
Independent Market Solutions facilitates relationships between agents who are unable to secure company appointments due to any number of reasons, and carriers with an appetite for writing coverage.