PENNSYLVANIA
IMS-Pennsylvania Participating Carriers
Access to IMS is available at no charge to Insurance Agents & Brokers members, and there are no or low minimum premium volume requirements.
Appointments are based on mutually beneficial and profitable relationships, and no appointments are guaranteed.
Personal Lines
Frederick Mutual Insurance Company, JIBNA, MetLife, NatGen Flood, Progressive, Travelers
Commercial Lines
Attune, Coterie, Cowbell Cyber, Frederick Mutual Insurance Company, JIBNA, NatGen Flood, Normandy Insurance Company, Progressive, RMS Hospitality,
Travelers, V3 Insurance
Returning agent?
If you’re 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.
Attune
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.
Cyber
Admitted and A Rated
Excluded Classes
Utilities, Satellite Communications, Data Processing, Hosting, Aviation, Cannabis, and Public
Colleges and Universities, Accounts with claims.
Limits from $50,000 to $5,000,000
Accounts up to $100M in revenue
Instant quote, bind, issue
Direct bill
12%
Admitted coverage in AZ, CA, CO, GA, IN, IA, IL, MI, MN, MS, NE, NV, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, WI.
cowbell_ims_mga_authorization_and_appointment_agreement_7_2020_1_-signed-certificate21.pdf
Business Owners Policy (BOP), Commercial Automobile, Commercial Umbrella, Homeowners, Dwelling Fire, Personal Umbrella
Varies by line of business and class of business with an average of 16%.
Business Owners Policy (BOP) and Commercial Umbrella – Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, DC
Commercial Automobile – Maryland and Pennsylvania
Homeowners and Personal Umbrella – Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia
Dwelling Fire – Maryland
Commercial Automobile, Commercial Umbrella and Personal Umbrella are not available on a monoline basis.
The Frederick Mutual Insurance Company agency agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and the carrier. 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 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
MetLife Auto & Home
Automobile, Homeowners, Umbrella, Renters, Condo, Dwelling
Commissions ranging from 7% to 17% based on Line of Business, monoline, and package/Multi-Policy business.
MetLife Auto & Home offers appointments throughout the State.
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 Metlife Auto & Home.
Agency must be Profitable with current Carriers.
Agency must fully complete the MetLife 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.
MetLife 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. Read the Agency Agreement
Beyond Floods Excess & Surplus private flood – residential only
NFIP/ Federal Flood – residential & commercial
Beyond Floods E & S – 14% New/Renewal/ bonus potential available for book analysis
NFIP/Federal Flood – 20% New/Renewal/Rollover
We are open and appointing for all flood products in Pennsylvania
The National General agency agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and the carrier. 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.
Normandy Insurance Company provides workers’ compensation insurance for industries including: restaurants, light manufacturing, landscapers, health care, cannabis & medical marijuana operations, retail stores and many more. General liability insurance is also available through a proprietary program
AL 12% New 10% Renewal, FL 15% New 12% Renewal, GA 12% New 10% Renewal, LA 10% New 8% Renewal, NC 12% New 10% Renewal, PA 12% New 10% Renewal, TX 15% New 12% Renewal
Normandy will consider new ventures, a lapse in coverage, shock loss risks
Construction class codes require 1 yr prior coverage
Home Health Care requires 3 yrs of prior coverage
High Mods also considered
The Normandy agency agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and Normandy Insurance. When you agree to sign the sub producer agreement during this application process, you will also agree to the instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures contained in the agency agreement. This also applies to the proprietary program for GL and Workers Compensation.
Personal Auto w/ proof of prior auto ins, no lapse in coverage and owned home NEW: 12%
Personal Auto w/ proof of prior auto ins, no lapse in coverage and owned home REN: 8%
Personal Auto w/ proof of prior auto ins, no lapse in coverage and no owned home NEW: 10%
Personal Auto w/ proof of prior auto ins, no lapse in coverage and no owned home REN: 8%
Personal Auto w/ No proof of prior auto ins and No owned home NEW: 8%
Personal Auto w/ No proof of prior auto ins and No owned home 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.
(Personal) Automobile, Homeowners, Dwelling Fire, Specialty Lines
Auto – up to 10% New and Renewal
Home – up to 16% New and Renewal
Specialty Lines – Varies depending on product. Available upon Request
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.