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These agents are measured by how well they keep jewelers like you safe, secure, and successful--and they exceed expectations.
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There is no substitute for experience and when it comes to selecting the right insurance policy for your business, experience matters a great deal.
Jewelers block insurance is one of the most complex coverages out there, so it’s especially difficult to find an agent who is truly an expert in the industry. However, without dedication and commitment to your specific needs, experience loses some of its value.
Reaching the pinnacle of unrivaled knowledge and unwavering support is rare, but Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company has been seeking out agents who meet this profile since 1913. Every agent representing Jewelers Mutual today fulfills these values and each year those who stand out are recognized for their achievements.
Their success is partly measured by how well they keep jewelers like you safe, secure, and successful. Based on results from 2016, the following agencies have been recognized for exceptional and high performance with the honors of Jewelers Mutual’s President’s Club and Centerstone Circle awards, respectively:
President’s Club | Centerstone Circle
All American Insurance, Inc.
Associated Agencies, Inc.
CAI Insurance Agency, Inc.
Child-Genovese Insurance Agency, Inc.
Clockwork Insurance Services, Inc.
Dawson of Florida
Insurance Specialists of Virginia, Inc.
JM Insurance Services, LLC
Judy Carter & Associates, LLC
MJM Global Insurance Brokerage Group, Inc.
The Clippinger Insurance Agency
The Insurance Marketplace
The Signature B & B Companies | AP Intego Insurance Group, LLC
Cargil Insurance Corp dba: AIB
CJB Insurance Services
Crosby & Henry, Inc.
Jewelers Insurance Services, Inc.
JMI Insurance Services, LLC
Lubin-Bergman Organization, Inc.
M L Cutler & Company, Inc.
Mountain States Insurance
Marketing Riemer Insurance Group
Rossmann-Hurt-Hoffman Inc.
Smith Brothers
If the agency you work with is represented here, send them your congratulations!
If you’re not partnered with an agent who represents Jewelers Mutual, it’s time you looked into it. With increases in violent crimes and emerging threats like data breach, it’s more important than ever to work with an agent who can act as both a loss prevention expert and a coverage advisor.
Other challenges like online retailing also exist today, so jewelers should capitalize on every available opportunity to build a successful business and remain competitive. Jewelers Mutual agents can assist with this by offering exclusive jeweler programs that can enhance your customer service and strengthen customers’ loyalty.
Don’t wait until your next renewal--find a Jewelers Mutual agent to work for you today!
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