The Protexure Accountants' endorsement benefits small accounting firms by offering protection from a data breach– at no cost," says Pat Cosulich, Chief Information Officer at AmerInst Professional Services, Ltd. "United States Fire Insurance Company, a member of the Crum & Forster insurance group and our partner carrier, reimburses the named insured for each security incident. Within the policy period, there is a maximum reimbursable amount, regardless of the number of incidents or insureds involved. Cyber forensic analysts are hired to determine the extent of the security breach and ensure compliance with state or local privacy laws in the event that information is compromised.
AmerInst Professional Services Ltd. draws upon the commitment and expertise of its parent, AmerInst Insurance Company, which was created by CPAs for CPAs and was a reinsurer of the AICPA plan for two decades. The professional liability insurance program is written through United States Fire Insurance Company, a member of the Crum & Forster insurance group (C&F). C&F has been in business since 1896, is well regarded for its financial strength, and is rated A (Excellent) by A. M. Best Co.
To find out more, visit www.protexure.com or call 888-803-9898.
The renewal application is one page, pre-filled with information that the policyholder completed the prior year. With a simple click, the highlighted page can be updated, marked up or printed. Upon passing the underwriting guidelines, the policyholder can see a quote, provide an e-signature, pay-online and view other quote options. Obtaining comprehensive coverage online becomes easy, fast, secure and paperless.
"Many insurance companies have set a high threshold for online functionality and smaller accounting firms may not meet the revenue requirements to qualify," says Pat Cosulich, Chief Information Officer at AmerInst Professional Services, Ltd. "While they may get a real time quote or make a credit card payment, there's still additional paperwork. We eliminate the manual process, with a programmed system that allows us to engage with our policyholders and remind them when it's time to renew."
AmerInst Professional Services Ltd. draws upon the commitment and expertise of its parent, AmerInst Insurance Company, which was created by CPAs for CPAs and was a reinsurer of the AICPA plan for two decades. The professional liability insurance program is written through United States Fire Insurance Company, a member of the Crum & Forster insurance group (C&F). C&F has been in business since 1896, is well regarded for its financial strength, and is rated A (Excellent) by A. M. Best Co.
To find out more, visit www.protexure.com or call 888-803-9898.
The Protexure Accountants professional liability program focuses on the unique needs of small to mid-sized accounting firms, which seek ease of doing business and a streamlined process that provides comprehensive coverage, with competitive pricing that is right for their level of risk. Customers benefit from a simplified, easy to use application process, web-based access to policy information and timesaving automated renewals. Capabilities will include policy delivery and paying bills online.
“We wanted to align our products and services with a corporate brand that complements message positioning as it relates to professional liability insurance,” says Kyle Nieman, President and CEO of AmerInst Professional Services. “There is a growing demand for online tools that support interaction and afford greater control for the customer in making decisions. Our goal is to create simplicity and make it easy for accounting firms to secure professional liability coverage. We chose a web-based platform because we believe it offers many benefits and substantial savings that will lead to a satisfying customer experience. To date, we are encouraged by the response.”
AmerInst Professional Services draws upon the commitment and expertise of its parent, AmerInst Insurance Company, which was created by CPAs for CPAs and was a reinsurer of the AICPA plan for two decades. The professional liability insurance program is written through United States Fire Insurance Company, a member of the Crum & Forster insurance group (C&F). C&F has been in business since 1896, is well regarded for its financial strength, and is rated “A” (Excellent) by A. M. Best.
To find out more, visit www.protexure.com or call 888-803-9898.
AmerInst Professional Services, Ltd. has added a series of new multiple service capabilities to its streamlined web-based professional liability program. Policyholders can experience electronic signature processing, pay premiums online and receive email verification - on their terms, whether they are traveling or in the privacy of their homes. Obtaining comprehensive coverage online is easy, fast, secure and paperless. For insurance companies, there is only one touch with the customer. This simplicity builds customer loyalty by minimizing costs and passing the savings along to policyholders. However, for those who prefer to have personal contact, licensed professional specialists are on hand to help them walk through the process and answer questions.
“In today’s economic climate, accountants have high expectations,” says Kyle Nieman, President and CEO of AmerInst Professional Services. “Smaller firms have less free time than ever – and fewer resources and flexibility than their larger counterparts. They want competitively priced products and services that talk to them personally, while saving time and money. We have a unique professional liability program that applies the right web-enabled technology to focus on these accountants’ needs and change the way they do business.”
Traditionally, the insurance industry has relied on paper workflows. E-signature technology offers many advantages. For the insurer, it accelerates turnaround time, shortens the sales cycle, enhances the quality of service and reduces costs. Integrity is ensured in a signed document and the signature cannot be altered. Both the insurer and policyholder are protected by federal laws that govern the use of e-signatures.
AmerInst Professional Services draws upon the commitment and expertise of its parent, AmerInst Insurance Company, which was created by CPAs for CPAs and was a reinsurer of the AICPA plan for two decades. The professional liability insurance program is written through United States Fire Insurance Company, a member of the Crum & Forster insurance group (C&F). C&F has been in business since 1896, is well regarded for its financial strength, and is rated A (Excellent) by A. M. Best.
To find out more, visit www.protexure.com or call 888-803-9898.
Understanding the needs of busy accountants is the focus of the new design. There is one clear call to action on the new page, thus allowing for an almost instant indication. By using current technology at its best, Protexure Accountants is able to offer lower premiums to small accounting firms by eliminating many of the clunky manual steps that most professional liability insurance companies still employ. This approach gives in-house staff a chance to focus more on other business issues, knowing that they still have access to a human touch whenever needed.
"After months of research and listening to the needs of our customers, we are excited to launch the redesign of our home page. The updated look gives accountants a more Web 2.0 experience than they find on most professional liability insurance websites today. We've also streamlined our online process to make it easier to use and to allow for greater cost savings to our insureds," said Pat Cosulich, CIO of AmerInst Professional Services, Ltd.
Policyholders can still experience electronic signature processing, pay premiums online and receive email verification -- on their terms, whether they are in their office, traveling or in the privacy of their homes. Obtaining comprehensive coverage online is easy, fast, secure and paperless.