February 2009
President's Message
Article By Lisa Paul, President/CEO Paul Hanson Partners 
 
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Isn't it time to get a competitive insurance quotation for your independent contractors? 
 
In these tough economic times with revenue and tonnage down it is important to help your Independent Contractors keep their expenses as low as possible. It is a perfect time to get a competitive quote and produce a savings to help keep and retain your important contractor fleet.
We are excited to announce that over the past several months we have helped several movers lower their independent contractor's expenses without reducing their insurance coverages.  
The Mover's Choice Independent Contractor Occupational Injury Program has a benefit rich occupational accident or workers' compensation option for the contractor. It also provides statutory workers' compensation for casual hire helpers and fleet drivers. For interstate contractors a flat monthly premium is available. A distinguishing characteristic of our program over other insurance providers is that the contractor is allowed a choice between occupational accident and workers' compensation. This program is available to household goods and truckload independent contractors who haul exclusively under contract for one motor carrier or national van line. Mover's Choice has the ability to provide all of the following coverage to the independent contract driver:
 
* Occupational and Non-Occupational Accident Coverage
* Workers' Compensation Coverage on the Driver and/or his employees
* Passenger Accident Coverage
* Non-Trucking Liability Coverage
* Auto Physical Damage Coverage
 
It is easy to get a quote! Just contact our Owner Operator Program Facilitator, Sheryl Marshall at sherylm@paulhanson.com or by phone at (800) 852-1968.  For additional information on this program you can also visit our website at http://www.paulhanson.com/pages/mc/icprogram.html.
New Specialty & Service Auto Program
Article By Nick Pedisich, BizChoice Program Account Executive 
 
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Mover's Choice is excited to announce Biz Choice, your newest and most competitive market for Specialty and Service Auto business.  Biz Choice currently has over 200 eligible class codes through our Specialty Auto Program underwrittenby Zurich Insurance Company: from petroleum haulers and cement trucks to booms and cranes (Available in California, Michigan, North Carolina).  Our service auto program is underwritten by AIG and we have over 100 different class codes. This national program can be written in all states except Massachusetts.
 
The Biz Choice Program provides extremely competitive quotes, with the speedy turn-around and personalized efficient service that you've grown accustomed to with Mover's Choice.  Send your submissions to me today at nickp@paulhanson.com and find out for yourself what sets us apart.
 
 
New Venture Mover's Program
Article By Sue Ortiz, Mover's Choice Program Underwriter 
 
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In the past, Mover's Choice has been unable to consider new ventures for our program.  Those days are over.  Mover's Choice has introduced our New Venture Mover's Program, allowing movers in business under three years to qualify for our program. 
 
In order to qualify, the insured must provide a resume with five years of relevant experience, agree to a credit check, and provide an adequate business plan.  If there is a 50/50 partnership, both partners must agree to a credit check.
 
We are very excited about our expansion and encourage all of you to contact us with any questions.
 
We always encourage feedback in regards to our newsletters and announcements.  Providing relevant, accurate and useful information is very important to us, and if you have any suggestions, comments or concerns we always want to hear your voice.  We value our relationship with you and appreciate your business and your loyalty.
 
 
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Nick Pedisich
Marketing/Account Executive
(707) 261-2709