Episode 1: Giving “Homebody” a New Meaning
This is our kick-off to the Summer Series, and what better topic to start with than home-based businesses — personal trainer edition! If you’re envisioning deadlifts and bicep curls, that’s about right. Let us walk (or jog) you through how to target these types of businesses, marketing resources available to you, claims examples, selling features and more. We’ll be sure to highlight popular summertime classes like fitness trainers, crafters and car detailers but will also provide a lean overview of our 140+ eligible businesses under USLI’s Home Based Business product.
Location: 32nd Street Beachfront | Ocean City, NJ
Episode 2: Order Up! An Industry Comeback
Are you ready to take a big bite out of an industry that is ready to rebound…in a big way? Well, get ready for a taste of opportunity. Industry experts indicate that bar and restaurant revenue in the U.S. is projected to grow more than 10% in 2021 due to states reopening and pent-up demand for dining experiences, not to mention thousands of couples who planned to wed in 2020 will now celebrate in 2021. Bottom line? A comeback is on the horizon. Join our Hospitality and Liquor team for a presentation on product advantages, key differentiators, top classes of business, value-added services, cross-selling opportunities and more.
Locations: Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, Cape May Brewing Company and Avalon Brew Pub | Ocean City, NJ
Episode 3: The Icing on the Cake
Celebrate good times, come on! Special events may have take a brief hiatus, but trends show it is time to celebrate again with weddings, summer festivals, bridal showers and baby showers on the calendar this summer. With over 650,00 new event opportunities this year alone, we make it fast and easy to handle special events and wedding business. Join us to learn about the special event opportunity along with our product advantages and marketing tips to go after this business. We will show you how easy it is to get a quote and bind coverage so you can be a hero for your clients on those last-minute requests!
Location: ICONA Resorts | Avalon, NJ
Episode 4: What’s Your Next Move? The Mobile Vendor Boom
Concessionaires and vendors serve up delicious food and fun merchandise in every city across the U.S. And don’t forget about the food trucks: With over 24,000 active food trucks in the nation, the opportunities are endless (and that’s only one piece of what we can cover!). During this session, we will discuss how our product relates to this growing industry, selling advantages and product features and key eligibility criteria. Because this product is so easy to quote, we will also demo our Instant Phone Quoting team’s ability to quote with just a few questions asked.
Location: Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck | Philadelphia, PA
Episode 5: Don’t Sweat It — Sports and Fitness Coverage Made Easy
The fitness industry is bouncing back, and we’ll help train you so you’re ready to conquer any opportunities that come your way! We have a variety of sports, fitness and wellness products to meet the insurance needs of fitness studios, gyms and instructors. Let us strengthen your knowledge on the exposures that face the fitness industry. We will be discussing industry trends, top classes of business, value-added services, cross-selling and more. Don’t sweat it — we will make sure your fitness insurance is in beast mode!
Location: STRIDE Spin & Fitness Studio | Sea Isle, NJ
Episode 6: Let’s Take a Stroll Down Main Street USA
Who’s looking forward to a somewhat normal vacation season this summer? Are you a beach person? Do you love the mountains? No matter where you go, chances are you will find many stores reopening that fit our Mainstreet Mercantile product. No one wants to work on vacation, but why not do a little scouting for prospects while you’re walking the boardwalk or window shopping in that little mountain town? Whether it’s a gift shop, coffee shop, candy store or ice cream shop, we have the coverage they need! Join us for a fun presentation on our Mainstreet Mercantile product where we will discuss USLI’s appetite and what sets us apart from the competition.
Location: Shriver’s, Drip N’ Scoop and Rauhauser’s Candy | Ocean City, NJ
Episode 7: IT Professionals Keeping us Connected
Technology professionals don’t get a summer vacation! With cyber-attacks on the rise, these individuals work hard around the clock and behind the scenes to keep us safe. IT professionals make sure our networks are secure, our data is backed up and our information is protected so we can effectively do our jobs. But what if these individuals make a mistake? Or are blamed for a perceived mistake? Join us to hear the tales of claims USLI has experienced and why certain coverages on the policy were important to have in those scenarios.
Location: Nation-wide
Episode 8: R&R(&R): Rest, Relaxation and Rentals
Kick back, relax and enjoy a tour of our Excess CPL product. Whether you vacation at the beach or prefer to road trip across the country, chances are you’ll find plenty of rental homes in every town you visit. This session will highlight the types of rental dwellings we write, our ability to consider both annual and short-term rentals and popular places to find this type of business. Lastly, we will end our excursion by discussing additional opportunities we can consider under our Excess CPL product, such as vacant land and secondary homes.
Location: Ocean City Rental Homes | Ocean City, NJ