Western Security Offers Market, 17.5 Percent Commission

Pasadena, Calif.-based Western Security Surplus Insurance Brokers Inc. has added a new admitted market for California agents and brokers, and has raised its commission 17.5 percent on all accounts bound with Great Divide between now and Dec. 31, 2006. Any accounts bound after that time will be paid prevailing commission rates.

“We are excited to welcome Great Divide to our family of carriers,” said Richard L. Polizzi, president/CEO. “By offering up our commission to write this business – giving away the store – we feel we will be introducing Western Security Surplus and Great Divide to agents and brokers in California who may not be familiar with us. ”

Great Divide Insurance Co. is a member of the W.R. Berkley Group, rated “A,” IX by A.M. Best and is admitted in California. Eligible classes include but are not limited to: caterers, churches, day care centers, health or exercise clubs or facilities, massage therapists, medical offices, nail salons, nursery (garden), sun tanning salons, truckers.

New agents are welcome. Producer agreements and more information is available on the WSS Web site: www.wssib.com. Any of the WSS professionals in the three California offices can be contacted for more information. Pasadena: 626-584-0144; Roseville: 916-677-8090 and Los Alamitos: 714-220-9898.