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Programs to Grow Revenue and Cut Costs
While you do your best to increase sales and keep costs low, keeping up in today’s competitive environment is a challenge.
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While you do your best to increase sales and keep costs low, keeping up in today’s competitive environment is a challenge.
Consumer’s shopping habits are changing, online startups are competing on price and criminals constantly putting a target on your back are just a few of the challenges you face.
With a dedication to the jewelry industry since 1913, Jewelers Mutual Group recognized this dilemma and set course to raise the tide of the entire industry.
This means offering revenue-generating programs in addition to the industry-wide support and business insurance they’re known for. While comprehensive coverage and network of expert agents is still at their core and an essential component to every successful jewelry business, their suite of programs is also helping jewelers grow.
Now you can use Jewelers Mutual’s Program Benefits Calculator to estimate your business’s true potential with JM Care Plan™, JM Shipping Solution™, and Jeweler’s Cut® LINK.
Consumer’s shopping habits are changing, online startups are competing on price and criminals constantly putting a target on your back are just a few of the challenges you face.
With a dedication to the jewelry industry since 1913, Jewelers Mutual Group recognized this dilemma and set course to raise the tide of the entire industry.
This means offering revenue-generating programs in addition to the industry-wide support and business insurance they’re known for. While comprehensive coverage and network of expert agents is still at their core and an essential component to every successful jewelry business, their suite of programs is also helping jewelers grow.
Now you can use Jewelers Mutual’s Program Benefits Calculator to estimate your business’s true potential with JM Care Plan™, JM Shipping Solution™, and Jeweler’s Cut® LINK.
How It Works
All you need to do is enter four pieces of information to get a complete look at your total potential benefits:
- Annual sales
- Number of items sold over $2,500 annually
- Annual number of shipments
- Current insurance premium
A formula is applied that takes the estimated benefit each program offers and how all of them combined can offset your insurance cost in some cases.
JM Care Plan™
Increase revenue and strengthen customer relationships by offering protection from damage due to normal wear.
With both three-year jewelry and watch plans to select from, JM Care Plan provides repair or replacement benefits that complement your customer’s purchase and help keep their item in like new condition.
The new lifetime care plan for jewelry is another reason to choose this program, but whichever plan you choose to sell, you can expect to earn 2% of your annual sales.
The new lifetime care plan for jewelry is another reason to choose this program, but whichever plan you choose to sell, you can expect to earn 2% of your annual sales.
JM Shipping Solution™
You owe it to yourself to make your business’s logistics a less costly and complicated endeavor.
Join thousands of jewelers who use JM Shipping Solution™ for its easy-to-use dashboards that simplify buying decisions and maximize savings.
You’ll save both time and money by comparing options side-by-side with built-in discounts, and you can also integrate with existing business systems and other software.
Sign up for free today and start shipping smarter!
Join thousands of jewelers who use JM Shipping Solution™ for its easy-to-use dashboards that simplify buying decisions and maximize savings.
You’ll save both time and money by comparing options side-by-side with built-in discounts, and you can also integrate with existing business systems and other software.
Sign up for free today and start shipping smarter!
Jeweler’s Cut® LINK
Mention personal jewelry insurance to your customers and get paid for each qualifying description your customers provide.* Plus, earn earn more on claim-related work.
You can also order free resources
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What benefits are you missing?
You owe it to yourself to learn how Jewelers Mutual Group’s suite of programs can support you for a stronger tomorrow.
What benefits are you missing?
You owe it to yourself to learn how Jewelers Mutual Group’s suite of programs can support you for a stronger tomorrow.
Try their Program Benefit Calculator to receive a no obligation, personalized estimate of the value they can provide by answering a few basic questions about your business.
You may also contact a Jewelers Mutual Sales Manager directly by calling 800-336-5642, ext. 2118 or emailing sales@jminsure.com to discuss which programs are the best fit for you.
*Jewelers are not licensed agents and cannot sell or offer advice about insurance coverage
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