Policy Changes
Billing
New Business
Coverages
Miscellaneous
100

Agent is adding a E-Bike to the policy, she calls in because it does not have vin. What should you advise?

Most E-Bikes have serial numbers, you will need to input the serial number and override the vin. If it does not have a serial number, select "NO" for " The vehicle’s VIN is known "  

100

I just posted a double payment.  Would you be able to set a flag to let accounting know that I want the money to apply to just this month and next month?

The SPHF would have needed to be set before you post the payment, but I'm happy to  submit a billing webform to instruct them to apply the money that way.

100

I can't understand why the system is rejecting the vin number for this 2023 Buick. I'm reading it straight from bill of sale. IBH3OZLNN123YN031

I think I see what the problem might be.  There are certain characters that are inappropriate for vin numbers (the letters I and O are invalid) Try replacing with 1 and 0. 

100

Is storage coverage available in every state (comp only)?

Best to check state specific. We do not offer it on all policies. Some states it cannot be added if it is the only vehicle on the policy.  

100

Is it necessary to call UW before submitting SRF?

No. UW should not be contacted before submitting an SRF 

200

Policy is in DNR status, but the 2nd Named Insured wants to remove deceased 1st Named Insured for the time being before policy expires.

Submit a SRF ( Deceased Insured/Driver Endorsement )  

200

If there’s 2 returned deductions but one of them was because Account Closed, can we reactivate the policy

Use best judgment. 
200

I selected C.O.D at the time of issuing the new business application but immediately afterwards customer wants to pay in full.  Can he still get the PIF discount?

No, I'm sorry. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions after the policy is issued. The discount is lost if issue a policy as C.O.D.

 

200

My clients has many firearms, does Safeco have a limit on how many firearms a person has under their home policy and how they would be covered?

Great question, that information is going to be found in the policy language. When you pull up the contract, do a search find for 'Fire Arms'

200

How can you determine whether or not a TERM AGT policy will renew or not?

Review PST. Look for DNR in top left corner. Also, the Activity then summary Tab will show "DNR EFF DATE" 

300

My client moved out of state and I'm trying to change their address before cancelling their policy but I keep getting an error. Why?

You would have to endorse both the mailing and location address in PCT so that you can separate the 'mailing/forwarding address' from the location/rating state. 

300

I accidently posted a payment to one of my other clients accounts, using another clients credit card.  Is there anyway we can void that payment out?

No, we are no longer able to void transactions or move money from one persons account to another. Only option is cc reversal or have client dispute pmt through their bank

300

It's been 20 days since I did the Pre-bind process and I haven't gotten a response back yet.  Who can I talk to about this?

That is unusual that you hadn't gotten a response back yet.  I would suggest resubmitting the docs, since we don't have an escalation path at this time. 

300

My client is a Mary Kay consultant who does a lot of traveling. Are we able to add a business use surcharge for her vehicle or would she need a commercial policy?

Great Question, let me show you where to go to find that information. You would go to Product Guide under underwriting guidelines for Business use. 

300

How do I change the email address on the policy paperless email account? 

You'll have to remove insured from Paperless from PST and then the insured will need to go online to sign up again using the new email address. 

400

How do I get the Good Student Discount added for my client?

Send us proof of good grades, if driver qualifies for GSD, discount will be added, and policy change confirmation will be mailed.


400

How come I can't add my client's Earthquake policy to their existing billing account with the other policies?

CEA policy billing can't be combined with other Safeco policies. The premium goes to the CEA, not Safeco

400

If I override the vin number that's giving me an error while quoting in Q&I, could the quote amount change once I enter the correct vin number? 

Yes the rate could change, since the original vin entered might have not captured the most accurate vin details (value/features/performance) of the vehicle. 

400

What is Condo Building items and is it a required coverage?

It is an optional coverage that extends from the base coverage of 10% of Coverage C

400

How do I clear an N Error?

I can submit a Clear Policy Error webform to request to clear the error 119630 

500

Under what type of policy will Safeco permit an LLC to be listed as Named Insured

Dwelling Fire Policy - HELP 119350 

500

If an agent issues a NB policy and adds it to an existing CBP account, when will the agent see the billing for the newly issued policy?

It takes 24hrs to show in BPS 

500

Can we write a policy for someone who lives in Mexico?

Yes, long as the dwelling is in the US, and they have a USPS mailing address, we cannot accommodate a foreign mailing address.

500

Can I remove other structures (Coverage B) from the policy?

Yes. An automatic 10% is built into the policy but can be reduced

500

What would be the reason why the NB quote gives no other bill plan options other than Full Pay

It is a state that requires Full Pay at NB.

 Example HELP-169801