TENNESSEE
IMS-Tennessee Participating Carriers
Members of Insurors of Tennessee can access IMS at no charge.
*some participating carriers do have policy count per month requirements
Appointments are based on mutually beneficial and profitable relationships, and no appointments are guaranteed.
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.
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.
Foremost Signature Auto & Home
Foremost will resume appointing IMS agents in 2Q 2022. Please continue to check our website for further updates.
Commissions ranging from 7% to 17% based on Line of Business, monoline, and package/Multi-Policy business.
Commissions paid by Independent Market Solutions
Presently, Foremost is not processing new appointments in your area. It is anticipated that new IMS/Foremost appointments will resume by 12/31/2021. Please re-visit the IMS website in the near future for updates.
MetLife Auto & Home is offering appointments in the following counties: Davidson, Dickson, Hamilton, Hawkins, Knox, Maury, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sullivan, Sumner, Warren, Williamson, Wilson. Agents must write two policies per month to maintain appointment. Agency must have consisten floe of multi-line new business, New agency's will be considered with a minimum of 1 year in the insurance business. Agent must not have been terminated by Metlife Auto & Home within the last 3 years, Agency must not have been previously terminated by Metlife Auto & Home within the past 3 years, Agency must have at least one Standard/Preferred carrier to be considered, Agency must be profitable with current carriers. Appointments are not guaranteed and are based on market capacity.
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.
JIBNA
Personal Jewelry
20% on new business (fully complete submissions)
10% on renewals and endorsements
Commissions paid by Carrier
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
Progressive
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%
Commissions paid by Independent Market Solutions
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.
RMS Hospitality Group
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.
Commissions paid by Carrier
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.
Sample Company Record
The [Company Name] agreement is between Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and [Company Name]. 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.