BusinessFirst workers’ comp gives professional firms superior customer value
At BusinessFirst, we believe you should expect more from your workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Our top-notch customer service, customized safety programs and competitive dividend plans create a workers’ comp policy designed to deliver more value to business owners just like you.
“It’s common for business owners to view workers’ compensation as a line item on their financial statements—a commodity where all insurance carriers are the same. As a preferred risk market, our service model focuses on delivering a premium product to change that perception. Eligible employers receive service benefits and dividend opportunities not routinely available in the marketplace,” says Thomas S. Petcoff, president of BusinessFirst. “At BusinessFirst, we have a long history and positive reputation of marketing products that bring value to our policyholders.”
Robert Newsome, owner of Robert T. Newsome Insurance Agency and long-time BusinessFirst policyholder agrees. “As an independent insurance agent, I work with many different workers’ comp companies, and BusinessFirst is the one I chose to insure my agency. The customer service we receive from BusinessFirst is out of this world. Once you’re a BusinessFirst policyholder, it will raise your standards when it comes to what you expect from a workers’ comp carrier.”
BusinessFirst policyholders have access to experienced loss control consultants who can conduct on-site safety evaluations and recommend ways to help prevent costly accidents and help increase dividend potential. “They work alongside policyholders, getting to know their businesses to create custom safety solutions that fit their needs,” says Newsome.
BusinessFirst’s competitive dividend programs give policyholders with strong safety records the opportunity to earn back a portion of their workers’ compensation premium at the end of each policy year. The lower a business keeps its total claims costs during a policy year, the higher the potential safety dividend. “I’m always confident marketing the BusinessFirst dividend plans to my clients because I know they will deliver. BusinessFirst has declared dividends every year since its inception—and the company’s financial stability is a strong indicator that it will continue to do so for many years,” says Newsome.
To find out if you qualify for workers’ compensation coverage through BusinessFirst, click here to find an independent insurance agent who markets our products in your area.
Robert Newsome, owner of Robert T. Newsome Insurance agency, has been in the insurance industry for over 34 years and specializes in commercial lines and workers’ compensation.
Note: Dividends are declared at the discretion of the board of directors and are not guaranteed. Policyholders must meet minimum requirements to participate.
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BusinessFirst Insurance Company declares policyholder dividends
LAKELAND, Fla. (November 19, 2013)—BusinessFirst Insurance Company, a monoline workers’ compensation insurance company, is pleased to announce that its board of directors has declared policyholder dividends for safety-conscious policyholders. The dividends are for policies expiring during the second quarter of 2013.
Thomas S. Petcoff, president of the company states, “We are dedicated to providing a strong, stable workers’ compensation market for our policyholders and independent agents. Declaring dividends is confirmation that we keep our promises to our policyholders.”
Policyholders have the potential to earn dividends based on their safety records and type of workers’ compensation policy. BusinessFirst’s competitive dividend programs give policyholders the opportunity to earn back a portion of their workers’ compensation premium at the end of each policy year. The lower a business keeps its total claims costs during a policy year, the higher the potential safety dividend.
BusinessFirst Insurance Company and affiliate RetailFirst Insurance Company comprise RetailFirst Insurance Group. As of September 30, 2013, the companies have more than $100 million of premium in force, almost $300 million in assets and more than $143 million in policyholder surplus.
RetailFirst Insurance Group companies insure more than 13,500 businesses throughout Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee. The Group is rated B++ (Good) by A.M. Best Company and has excess of loss reinsurance coverage provided by A rated Safety National Casualty Corporation. The day-to-day operations of the Group are managed by Summit Consulting LLC, a managing general agent with more than 35 years of experience in workers’ compensation.
Workers’ compensation business submissions for BusinessFirst are accepted through independent agents. Information on agency appointments is available by calling Summit’s Agency Relations department at 1-800-282-7648. For more information about BusinessFirst, visit www.summitholdings.com.
Note: Dividends are declared at the discretion of the board of directors and are not guaranteed. Policyholders must meet minimum requirements to participate.
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BusinessFirst Insurance Company launches new website
LAKELAND, Fla. (November 21, 2013)—BusinessFirst Insurance Company, a monoline workers’ compensation insurance company, is pleased to announce its new, user-friendly website targeted to business owners who are searching for workers’ compensation insurance.
Thomas S. Petcoff, president of the company states, “Our new website is just one more way to increase brand awareness and reach business owners who are looking for a strong, stable workers’ compensation carrier. Our independent insurance agents will also find it to be a useful selling tool to help potential policyholders become familiar with who we are and how we are different from other workers’ comp companies.” Petcoff adds, “The informative content is complimented by a clean, inviting look and feel indicative to the BusinessFirst brand.”
Visitors to businessfirstinsurance.com can learn all about the company’s history, financial stability, consistent dividend returns and customized safety programs available to policyholders. There’s also a section that answers common questions business owners may have about workers’ comp and a section where they can search for the nearest agency with independent insurance agents who market BusinessFirst products.
BusinessFirst Insurance Company and affiliate RetailFirst Insurance Company comprise RetailFirst Insurance Group, which insures more than 13,500 businesses throughout Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee. The Group is rated B++ (Good) by A.M. Best Company and has excess of loss reinsurance coverage provided by A rated Safety National Casualty Corporation. Day-to-day operations of the Group are managed by Summit Consulting LLC, a managing general agent with more than 35 years of experience in workers’ compensation.
Workers’ compensation business submissions for BusinessFirst are accepted through independent agents. Information on agency appointments is available by calling Summit’s Agency Relations department at 1-800-282-7648. For more information about BusinessFirst, visit www.businessfirstinsurance.com.
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