Risk & Business Magazine Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers Fall 2015 | Page 31

them to ensure they are maximizing their “Margining” capability at their financial institution against their Line of Credit, which doesn’t always happen. Q: What is the Broker Advantage? A: There are a few advantages such as; The use of a Specialist Broker such as Global Trade Credit will provide the necessary knowledge as a trusted business advisor to communicate with all 8 Insurance companies. We can request a customized policy for your business by soliciting competitive terms and pricing from the broad insurance market. By regularly doing business with various insurance carriers, an independent broker can find you the best combination of: • Competitive pricing • Quality of service  • Clear policy wording • Claims paying reputation • Insurer capability and capacity • Policy flexibility and customization If the client received the policy themselves, the Captive agents/Direct writers on the other hand, can only advise you on the pricing and terms of the one insurance carrier they represent. The use of an independent broker will compare and find the best trade credit insurance solution for your company! You will get competitive pricing without increasing the Cost… Insurance carriers either pay an independent broker’s commission or they pay for their own captive sales force. What is most important is that you find the best price, terms, and policy structure to meet your needs as they know they are in a competitive situation, which is what an independent broker will do for you. issues, potential non-payment of claims and not receiving any premium refunds offered, in short they have no advocate! You can have a knowledgeable Broker service your Policy… Take advantage of this valuable service free of charge and call one of Global Trade Credit’s professional’s today to learn more about using their services to your advantage, call 1-844-776-9760 at any time. After a policy is sold, independent brokers continue performing valuable day-to-day services, monitoring the adequacy of your coverage limits and policy terms as market conditions fluctuate, and making sure that your claims are handled fairly. Clearly, using an independent broker such as Global Trade Credit is a valueadded proposition. Q: How companies can benefit? A: Having a knowledgeable Specialty Broker that is familiar first hand with the business climate in Canada, and can represent you appropriately with the Insurance Community which is based out of Eastern Canada, you can rest assured that your interests are being well represented. I take great pride in assisting companies across Canada doing business around the world, because I grew up on a grain farm and know what hard work it takes to be successful. “We are Securing your Business, by Insuring your Success”! There are a number of companies that ha