Wednesday, January 07, 2009
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Published: 1/7/2009
Acquisition
by Professional Underwriters
Admitted Alarm Program Market
by Brownyard Group
All About Boats
by Maritime General Agency
As for Kelley
by Industry News
Big is Good
by AIG News
Cornucopia of Coverage
by Axiom Insurance Managers
Diverse Array
by A.J. Renner
Employment Practices
by PLIS, Inc.
Fire Recovery
by Audio Insurance Outlook
Fleet Auto
by AWUL News
Fore
by Creative Agency Group
Going Green
by AMSUG News
Half Price Sale
by Audio Insurance Outlook
Hard-to-Place
by USG Insurance Services
Health Care Programs
by Hirsch Wolf & Co.
IFI Endorsement
by IWA
JLT Grand Opening
by Editor
Last Chance
by Editor
Look at Eidyia
by Eidyia News
New CFO
by Vertafore News
New Networking Site
by Editor
New Prez at Lexington
by AIG News
New Wildlife Program
by Brownyard Group
One Word on New Year's Resolutions
by Mike Manes
P/C Income Plummets
by A.M. Best
Pipeline Claims
by BlueWave Technology
Professional Liability & Specialty Programs
by Target Insurance Services
Staffing, Staffing, Staffing
by World wide Specialty Programs
Taking Responsibility for Success
by Chris Burand
Virtual U
by Britt/Paulk

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Help

Below is a list frequently asked questions related to the various features contained in our site. Please take a moment to review it if you have problems before contacting customer service for support.

  1. How do I register to Program Business?

  2. How do I search the Agents Database?

  3. How do I send a broadcast email?

  4. How do I search the Wholesaler Database?

  5. How do I view the page hit statistics for my Storefront?

  6. How do I edit my account information?

  7. How do I get my login name and password if I forget it?

  8. How do I get technical support?

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How do I register for the Program Business Newsletter?

Registration is free, simply click here, fill out the form completely, and you will be eligible to receive first hand information on the latest  programs and coverages our wholesaler storefronts have to offer.

How do I search the Agents Database?

As a registered storefront owner, you have the ability to search our database of over 22,000 major agents and retailers from all over the nation, and communicate directly with those agents that most closely match your criteria.

  1. Select email as the communication method
  2. Select the state that you would like to target. You can select from more that one at a time up to all the states in the United States and  Canada.
  3. Next, if you wish you can select the minimum Employee size and/or premium volume of the agencies from the pull down menu. You may wish to further narrow your search by selecting an agency type using the pull down menu. When you are finished, click continue.
  4. You will then see a list of the agents meeting your particular criteria. You can specifically remove anyone from your communication list by selecting the check box next to their name and selecting add to add them to your list of people you do not wish to correspond with. If you change your mind, you can simply click the remove button.
  5. When finished, click the broadcast button.

How do I send a broadcast email?

Once you have selected your list of agents (see above) you will be able to input your email information. First add the subject line you would like the email sent with. Then input your body text or HTML file. You can either copy and paste the information into the email body box, or manually type it in. Once satisfied with your entries click continue. You will see a summary page confirming your desire to complete this communication. If you click yes your email will immediately begin transmitting.

How do I search the Wholesaler Database?

Agents and retailers have the opportunity to expand the amount of business they write by directly searching our database and looking for a wholesaler, carrier, or MGA by programs/coverages, by keywords, and location. Wholesalers who own a storefront will accept your applications online. Just follow the simple 3 step process and your on your way to find the program that's right for you.

  1. There are 3 different methods to search by. Either search by Program/Coverage, by Keyword, or by Company Name.
  2. Select the state in which you would like your wholesaler to be in.
  3. Submit your search criteria or press reset to start again.

How do I view the page hit statistics for my Storefront?

Click on this link, if you have not yet logged in you will be asked for your username and password. The page that follows shows the unique page views history for the last 30 days. To view a custom report period, use the 'beginning' and 'ending' date calendar buttons to generate your reporting period. You can view detailed visitor history by clicking on 'Click Here' link under the Visitor Details column for the date you wish to examine. For details regarding individual Program statistics, click on the link that reads 'Click to view Program Statistics'. 'Page Hits to Date' is the accumulated hit total for all dates, unique visits and programs viewed.

How do I edit my account information?

Members of Program Business have the ability to edit their company and account information, or even their login name and password -- online. Simply click here, make any changes you wish and select submit.

How do I get my login name and password if I forget it?

In the event that a registered Program Business user should forget his or her login ID or Password, simply click here,  input your email address and we will email you your Login ID and password.

How do I get technical support?

If you are experiencing any problems that you think may be related to our site (and not your browser), we would appreciate it if you could send us an E-mail

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