Smart Start Commercial — Not Just for Main Street Business
By: Mark Brandt, Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lines
By now you’re aware that Smart Start Commercial is an efficient way for agencies of all sizes to profitably write small commercial. Whether your agency is a start-up looking to gain access to our portfolio of Standard National Carriers and establish acumen in the Commercial arena, or a larger Commercially-focused shop leveraging the efficiencies of the Smart Start team to write and service small business clients profitably, Smart Start is a one-size-fits-all solution!
What you may not be aware of, is Smart Start Commercial isn’t just for “Main Street.” Sure, we’ve got a robust portfolio of carriers and products for your florists, bakeries, and ice cream shops. Every coverage those businesses could need are readily available through our program. Our carrier partners have dedicated teams standing by and eager to quote, bind, and issue these policies on your behalf. At the risk of sounding like one of those late-night infomercials…. WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
Although Smart Start’s Commercial team indeed processes a massive amount of “Main Street” small commercial policies every day, our rapidly expanding program offers a diverse range of products outside of that.
Got coastal exposures? Smart Start offers wind and earthquake for TIVs under $5M. Have construction and contractor clients? Get your builders risk, surety bonds, and workers comp (including ghost policies) through Smart Start.
We’ve got you covered for property on the move, from Ocean Marine to Motor Truck Cargo, we can even do Trucker’s workers comp in some states. Auto Dealerships? Yep. How about Non-Profit organizations or Municipalities? Sure. Agents have had success placing middle market business through Smart Start across the spectrum of industries, from construction to manufacturing, from technology to distribution. We have products for large and small farm operations, as well as breweries and wineries. Smart Start is able to write workers comp for larger accounts with more hazardous classes like boat building and repair, restaurants and brew pubs, even landscaping and janitorial.
Smart Start Commercial will continue to be your go-to for Main Street small business, but we’re much more than that!
Our dedicated staff will work directly with carrier Underwriters to ensure the right coverages and the most competitive prices are offered to your middle market clients. Smart Start is your complete solution for Commercial Lines! Contact your State Director or Territory Manager to find out how Smart Start Commercial can help you drive more revenue to your agency. As they say in those infomercials, our operators are standing by.
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We continue to see the ripple effects on our industry of economic instability wrought by the pandemic. Although we’ve been seeing indications of a hard market for some time, the state of the insurance industry shows no signs of reversing this trend and it continues to tighten from a risk perspective. Set yourself up to succeed amongst tightening restrictions and guidelines.