SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crestbrook Insurance Company, an affluent market personal lines carrier from Nationwide Insurance, announces its expansion into the southwest US states of Texas and Nevada. Independent insurance agents and brokers appointed with Crestbrook are now able to offer its products and services to their affluent clients. Crestbrook provides customizable insurance solutions for home, auto, collections, personal excess liability, secondary residences and additional exposures that become more complex as wealth increases.
“We have been quite successful in our targeted appointment and launch strategy and feel confident that Texas and Nevada will prove to be ideal next steps for the business,” said Crestbrook President Jim Pedersen. “These states have unique affluent markets that vary between cosmopolitan metro area, suburbia and expansive ranch – each with distinct coverage needs.”
Crestbrook supports its independent agency partners with well-defined product differentiation, seasoned insurance professionals with affluent market experience, and a commitment to ease of doing business. In building its policy administration system, Crestbrook Innovations (CBI), the company developed a platform that allows agents to rate, quote and issue a policy in real time. In addition, Crestbrook provides high-touch, concierge-style services and benefits such as:
- Equipment Breakdown Protection
- Identity Theft Assistance
- Risk Mitigation strategies
- Travel Assistance
Crestbrook is now writing business in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Washington, with plans for expansion into 5 additional states during the first quarter of 2015. The company currently employs more than 120 associates throughout the country with localized claims, sales and underwriting professionals in targeted geographic regions.
About Crestbrook®
Crestbrook, based in
Scottsdale, Arizona, is a bold insurance company dedicated to the
development of its associates, unlocking profitable growth opportunities
for its agents and brokers while working relentlessly to meet the
distinctive coverage and service needs of its clients. Crestbrook is a
member of the Nationwide Insurance family, which holds an A+ XV
(Superior) rating from A.M. Best and an A+ rating from Standard &
Poor’s. For more information, visit www.crestbrook.com
or find them on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Nationwide®
Nationwide, a Fortune
100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest
diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S.
and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The company
provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including
auto, commercial, homeowners and life insurance; public and private
sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and
mortgages; specialty health; pet, motorcycle, boat and farm insurance.
For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.
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