A Newsletter for First Nonprofit's Agents and Brokers   |  June 2012
In This Issue
Direct Bill Is Here
NRMs Assist in the Field
Financial Help, Ahoy!
Meet Linda Allen
New Accounts
Last week First Nonprofit employees demonstrated their commitment to the local nonprofit community. Kathy Szur, Charles Ball, and Vicky Sawtelle volunteered at
by weeding and washing windows as part of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas Annual Conference's service program.

 

Questions?

Our regional contacts have answers.

Eastern Region

Katie McDonough

312.239.8386   

Jim Briski

678.249.3175 

 

 Central Region

Deb Zborowski

312.627.7718

  

Western Region

Kathy Szur

602.396.4414

 

 

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FirstHand is a bimonthly newsletter produced by First Nonprofit Insurance Company for the benefit of our agent and broker community.

Direct all media and marketing inquires to

Gia Riney.

GRiney@firstnonprofit.com

312.627.7799

 

Direct Bill Available for All Accounts

First Nonprofit is excited to announce that direct bill is available for all accounts with effective dates June 30 and later.

 

Contact your underwriting team today to request this billing option for any new submission or renewing account now in the quoting or binding process.

 

You have the option to select a standard billing preference for all your FNIC accounts: either agency bill or direct bill. To discuss your agency's billing preference, contact your Agency Relationship Manager (ARM).

 

Please note that no mid-term billing changes will be accepted. Mid-term changes would delay payment of producer commissions. Existing accounts will be converted to your agency's new billing preference upon renewal.

NRMs Are Here To Help

First Nonprofit is dedicated to providing personal service to our insureds and agent partners. A key element of our regional structure is a unique position that connects nonprofits and agents: the Nonprofit Relationship Manager or NRM.

 

These regional representatives understand the unique needs and concerns of nonprofits because they have worked in charitable sector themselves. Our NRMs are available to assist you, the agent, so feel free to utilize their valuable nonprofit expertise.

 

NRMs provide their services to further enhance the value-added benefits First Nonprofit offers. They can help you present the First Nonprofit story to prospective clients and support the development long-term partnerships. Contact your NRM to learn about the many products and services available. 

 

Nonprofit Relationship Mgr.        Phone Number

Trish Shanahan, Eastern Region     312.627.7724

Linda Allen, Central Region            312.715.3050

Jennifer Blair, Western Region       602.396.4415

 

Financial Help, Ahoy!

Fiscal stability is a major concern of every nonprofit executive and board member. With decreases in state funding across the country, properly evaluating financial risk is critical for survival. 

 

Tom Bonomo, executive vice president of First Nonprofit Consulting, provided valuable insights in a webinar titled "Nonprofit Risk Management for Financial Preservation." This free event took place June 12 was sponsored by the First Nonprofit Foundation.

 

Tom discussed fiscal best practices and offered guidance on how to avoid financial pitfalls. Click here to view the slide deck from the presentation.

 

Watch for more educational events from First Nonprofit to help your clients improve their operations. The First Nonprofit marketing department can also provide assistance to help producers promote our events to your clients. Just give us a call at 312.627.7714.

Meet a First Nonprofit Professional

Linda Allen's purpose is clear: "My goal is to identify nonprofit needs and offer solutions. I love developing relationships with our clients." She is well prepared to do just that with many years as a nonprofit leader under her belt. 

 

Prior to becoming a nonprofit relationship manager, Linda was a risk management representative who assessed nonprofit operations to reduce liability and risk. Before joining FNIC, Linda served as executive director of Birthline, a pregnancy resource center in Minnesota. Here she honed her ability to understand the specific needs and challenges that nonprofits face.

 

Linda is thrilled with help agents deliver better products and services to their clients. Contact her at 312.715.3050 or LAllen@firstnonprofit.com.
A Sampling of New Accounts
Our business continues to grow. As always, we'd like to thank you, our agents and brokers, for your continued partnership. Here are some recently bound accounts.

 


In the next issue of FirstHand ...
Learn how our new consulting company unit is having a positive impact on the nonprofit community.
First Nonprofit Insurance Company is an insurance carrier that specializes in serving nonprofits and other charitable organizations. For more than 30 years, we have provided stable, reliable financial protection exclusively for the nonprofit community. We insure only nonprofits.
We're unique. We're experts. We're the best.
For more information visit www.firstnonprofit.com or email info@firstnonprofit.com.