EF Fall 07.indd - National Association of Professional Allstate ...
EF Fall 07.indd - National Association of Professional Allstate ... EF Fall 07.indd - National Association of Professional Allstate ...
NAPAA AnouncementDear Agency Owners:As Allstate agents begin to cope with higher costs of doing business, reduced co-op dollars and,in many instances, limited property markets, NAPAA is seeking ways to assist agents by exploringnew ways for agents to increase agency efficiencies and generate greater cash flow. In most markets,Allstate has offered agents access to an Expanded Market program, but agents are still on thelosing end of the equation because commissions are lower and multi-line customers are defecting.This loss of revenue, plus the prospect of soon having to pay for agent owned technology, equals asignificant loss of revenue for affected Allstate agency owners.Making sure that you can keep the doors to your agency open for business is important to NAPAA.We want to help agencies to thrive and flourish in spite of these new economic impediments. NAPAAis committed to helping agencies find supplemental sources of revenue that can help replace lostincome or pay for increased agency expenses.Today, we are pleased to announce one such opportunity. International Card Establishment, Inc.,or “ICE”, headquartered in Los Angeles, has been in the payment processing industry for over sixyears. They are an acquirer for First Data Corporation, the world’s premier payment processor. ICEcompliments the First Data platform by guaranteeing the lowest rate of credit card transaction feesand by providing industry leading customer service and support. In addition, ICE has a proprietarygift and loyalty program that it administers for thousands of large and small companies throughoutthe country.ICE, in conjunction with NAPAA, has developed a referral program specifically for Allstate agentsthat can substantially increase your income while you continue to operate your Allstate agency. Asagency owners, you, your staff and your family members all have contacts with business owners.Retail businesses, in particular, are ideal referral prospects for the ICE gift and reward program.The ICE opportunity is a win-win for Allstate agents. First, by referring your business contacts toICE you’ll earn extra income and, at the same time, do your fellow business owners a favor by savingthem money in credit card transaction fees. Plus, you’ll probably also write some insurance policiesin the process!There are no fees or quotas and the paperwork is minimal. ICE understands that your primarybusiness is Allstate, so you have the freedom to work at your own pace and on your own terms. Inaddition, ICE realizes the value of your reputation and relationships. They will treat your referrals thesame way you treat your customers; with kind attention and support while offering them real savingsin payment processing services.We proudly recommend ICE and their referral program.Sincerely,Jim FishJim FishExecutive DirectorNational Association of Professional Allstate Agents, Inc.For more information, please contact Kinzie Visser at 866-423-2491 ext 571.40 — Exclusivefocus Fall 2007
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