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Make the most of your membership investment by taking advantage of these great money-saving discounts on the products and services businesses use every day.
*These benefits are offered through The Ohio PIA Service Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Professional Insurance Agents Association of Ohio, Inc.
Rough Notes Agency OnLine
New subscriptions for The Rough Notes Agency OnLine suite of products is available to PIA members at a lowest discounted cost of $400 annually with guaranteed renewal at the same rate for three years. The regular list price for The Agency OnLine package is $1,699 with an annual renewal rate of $750.
The Agency OnLine is a risk evaluation and sales tool that integrates 10 Rough Notes products into an easy-to-use Web-based format. Learn more about The Agency OnLine.
To take advantage of this offer, contact The Rough Notes Company directly at (800) 428-4384, ask for their Online Subscription Department, identify yourself as a PIA member and have your member ID number ready.
Forget your Ohio member ID number? Contact PIA’s Resource Center at (800) 555-1742.
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Sircon Producer Workbench
By using Sircon for all your agency licensing needs, you can save up to 70% over your current costs. Sircon will help you with license applications for resident and non-resident producers and agencies, real-time producer letters of certification, producer license renewal requests, producer name and address changes, continuing education transcripts, find your license number and check your status with a state.
PIA members receive a 15% discount on all of Sircon's licensing and compliance services. Learn more about Sircon's Producer Workbench and get started today!
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Agency Ideas
PIA members save on sales tools to grow their agencies.
- Save 20% on a one year subscription to Agency Ideas® Sales and Marketing Newsletter. Each issue contains ideas for effective prospecting, cross-selling, and closing for personal and commercial accounts. Regular price for six issues is $108. PIA members pay only $86.
- Cross-Sell Flip Charts™ for CSRs. Learn how to convert incoming calls into profitable sales. Deluxe personal lines chart is $30 and commercial lines chart is $20.
- Save $20 on the complete Personal Lines CSR Cross-Sell Program™. This package includes a 24-page Manager's Guidebook, Personal Lines Flip-Charts and Cross-Sell Calculator™ CD software. Regular price is $249. PIA members pay only $229.
- Save on powerful producer software. Use Producer P&L™ to determine P&C agent compensation and bottom line profitability. Regular price is $199. PIA members pay only $179. Use Set & Track™ to establish and monitor prospecting and sales goals. Regular price is $249. PIA members pay only $229.
More great products are available at a discount to PIA members. To learn more, download the Agency Ideas catalog and order form. You can also place an order by calling (800) 724-1435 or by visiting www.agencyideas.com.
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FC & S New Subscription
Save 15% on new subscriptions to FC&STM Online! For more than 75 years, the FC&STM service has been the unquestioned authority in the P&C industry. FC&STM is the resource agents have relied on to research Commercial lines, Personal lines, Umbrella, and D&O. Find the most unbiased analysis and interpretation and keep current on the latest ISO, AAIS and NCCI revisions. Now, with FC&STM Online, you can have this same proven resource with added online benefits such as the ability to get the information you need quickly with industry-leading search and drill down capabilities, real-time updates that keep you up-to-the-minute with changes as they occur and instant access to highly-skilled editors who can answer your hard-to-find interpretation questions. To get started, call The National Underwriter Company at (800) 543-0874 and refer to your PIA membership and promo code D00408EA when ordering.
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Alamo Car Rental
New & improved member discount opportunities available
Welcome to Alamo®. Where PIA members get unlimited mileage and year-round discounts of up to 20% off Alamo’s already great rates. Book with your travel agent or Alamo®. Be sure to request I.D. Number 93140 at the time of reservation. Call 1-800-GO-ALAMO or book online.
PIA Alamo Membership Discount Card and Coupon
Discount applies to base rate only. Taxes (including GST/VAT), other governmentally-authorized or imposed surcharges, license recoupment/airtax recovery and concession recoupment fees, vehicle license fee, road fee, premium location charges, airport and airport facility fees, fuel, one-way rental charge and optional items are extra. Renter must meet standard age, driver and credit requirements (may vary by country). 24-Hour advance reservation required. May not be combined with other discounts. Availability is limited and good only at participating locations. Subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may apply.
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ISOnet
ISOnet gives you real-time access to ISO's 25,000-page Commercial Lines Manual, including state and multistate rules, loss costs and forms for all ISO commercial lines of business plus the classification table, rating plans and ISO community classifications. You'll also have access to ISO's Personal Lines Manual.
You can save on a one-year subscription. Your price as a PIA member is only $420 annually (regular price for service is $520 annually).
For more information about this product or to purchase this product, call Yveline Thomas, ISO Sales Specialist at (888) 778-4102, ext. 4821.
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6th Sense Proposals
This incredible software makes it easy to explain proposals to your clients! It will help you close more sales, educate prospects and make better use of your time. By using high-impact graphics, this easy-to-use program will automatically create a presentation that your clients will understand. PIA members are eligible for a significant discount!
For more information, call Preston Diamond at (828) 274-0959 and identify yourself as a PIA member.
View a brochure about 6th Sense Proposals
Visit 6th Sense Insurance Proposals' Web site.
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HOLD IT Systems
Are you taking advantage of the time your clients are on hold, or are they listening to dead air? Statistics show that 88 % of callers prefer on-hold messages to other options. HOLD IT Systems can provide script writing, multiple voice talent and a variety of music and sound effects. PIA members are eligible for significant discounts! Log onto www.holditsystems.com for more information.
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Collection Service
I.C. System offers a variety of collection programs, ranging from an economical series of collection letters that return 100% of collected monies to you, to a comprehensive approach using mail, telephone and credit reporting. As a PIA of Ohio member, you are eligible for an additional 10% in I.C. System products and/or services. To put I.C. System to work for you, call (800) 279-3511 and identify yourself as a member of PIA of Ohio.
You may request a FREE guide of collection tips at www.icmemberbenefits.com.
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Workers' Compensation Group Rating
PIA of Ohio member agencies will save an estimated $700,000 next year on their own workers' comp premiums by participating in PIA of Ohio’s Workers’ Comp Group Rating Plan. Also, member agencies pay no administrative fees for participating in the plan! Make sure your agency is included in this outstanding money-saving plan! Call PIA's Business Development Department at (800) 555-1742 or send an e-mail to ohpia@ohiopia.com for more information.
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Print Products
Keep your name in front of your clients! Mines Press has a member program that offers economical, high-quality advertising products to help keep your agency visible including personalized policy labels, address labels, calendars, stationery and more! Members receive discount coupons for 10-50% off an assortment of printed products. Just call Mines Press at (800) 447-6788 to receive a catalog.
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Central Licensing Bureau
Save time by using CLB for all your agency licensing needs; save money because you're a member of PIA.
Central Licensing Bureau takes the hassle out of licensing so you can focus on selling insurance. Whether you operate in multiple states, maintain different types of licenses or have many agents in your firm, the Central Licensing Bureau can handle your agent licensure needs. Their end-to-end system will ensure that nothing falls through the cracks. Their streamlined process will save you time. Your membership in PIA will save you money.
For more information, please call them at (501) 664-8044 or visit www.centrallicensingbureau.com.
Mention that you are a PIA member to receive your PIA member discount.
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MBNA Financial Services
MBNA Financial offers several products to PIA members, such as:
- PIA WorldPoints Platinum Plus® MasterCard® Credit Card
- PIA Gold Option® Loan Program
- PIA CD and Money Market Program
Learn more about MBNA Financial Services through PIA.
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OMNIA Employee Profiling
OMNIA Puts the Power in Manpower
The OMNIA Profile® enables you to take the guesswork out of personnel decisions. Whether you are hiring a new employee, deciding on future roles for current employees, team building or creating a succession plan for your business, OMNIA can help.
For more information about using OMNIA to improve your business, please call Sean Neumeyer at (800) 525-7117, extension 1242 and let him know you’re a PIA member or visit www.omniagroup.com.
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iiX Motor Vehicle Reports
Insurance Information Exchange (iiX) offers nationwide Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) at a reduced rate for PIA members. iiX offers QuickTime/instant MVRs through ExpressNet, iiX's easy-to-use online MVR product. ExpressNet offers service and function you can count on, including user-friendly features with no software upgrades needed, as well as a secure Web site and storage of your reports at iiX's data center.
With iiX ExpressNet, your fees are reduced:
- One-time account set-up fee of only $50
- Monthly fee of $7.50
- Save on MVR report costs
iiX has been delivering accurate and reliable reports to thousands of insurance agents for more than 20 years. iiX also provides services for commercial lines clients. Helpful customer support is available toll-free by phone and using online chat. Call iiX at (800) 683-8553, option 1, and refer to your PIA membership to set up an account today!
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Websites4pia.com
Are you looking to improve your online customer service ability? Whether you need to create a brand new Web site or upgrade to a more functional site, your PIA membership can help! PIA has partnered with Websites4insurance.com to offer you a low-cost opportunity to build or upgrade your agency Web site. Go to www.websites4pia.com and to see how this Web site builder allows you to have a professional insurance agencys Web site just by pointing and clicking. It only takes a few minutes. Visit www.websites4pia.com today!
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Sircon Producer Workbench
By using Sircon for all your agency licensing needs, you can save up to 70% over your current costs. Sircon will help you with license applications for resident and non-resident producers and agencies, real-time producer letters of certification, producer license renewal requests, producer name and address changes, continuing education transcripts, find your license number and check your status with a state.
PIA members receive a 15% discount on all of Sircon's licensing and compliance services. Learn more about Sircon's Producer Workbench and get started today!
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HawkSoft Client Management System
The complete solution for managing your paper, your customers and your agency. HawkSoft is a nationally-recognized leader in software technology for the insurance industry. This powerful agency management system is affordable, user-friendly and integrates easily into the daily operations of the independent multi-lines insurance agency.
For a free demonstration or to learn more, visit www.hawksoftinc.com or call Linda Anderson at (866) 884-4680, ext. 136.
PIA members receive a 10 percent discount on HawkSoft licensing/installation fees.
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Shipping
UPS
Receive reduced rates when shipping through UPS. If you think you can't avoid high costs when shipping documents overnight, think again! UPS offers PIA members special discounts on overnight shipments. All shipments include UPS tracking service so you know when your package arrives. The list below shows you the discounts available to PIA members:
Service Discount
Next Day Air Letter, $1.50 Off Regular Rates
Next Day Air Pak, 10% Off Regular Rates
Wordwide Express, 20% Off Regular Rates
2nd Day Air A.M. Letters & Paks, 10% Off Regular Rates
Contact
To receive these discounts, call the UPS Association Program department at (800) 325-7000 and identify yourself as a member of the "National Association of Professional Insurance Agents." If they ask, our “Bid Number" is CP990007896. They will assist you in opening an account and will send you a starter kit. If you already have an open account with UPS, you may call the 800 number above or speak with your current account representative who can assist you in enrolling in the Association Program.
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