ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 5, 2013 – American Collectors Insurance, a national provider of insurance for collector vehicles and collectibles, is the newest member of the Trusted Choice® consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. American Collectors Insurance, headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., has joined 64 leading companies nationwide as a Trusted Choice® company partner.

 

“Collector vehicles and collectibles are a passion in every state, and agents who give attention to this market are rewarded with strong client relationships,” says Dave Evans, Trusted Choice® executive director. “The support of American Collectors for Trusted Choice® can spur greater awareness among agents of the importance of the proper coverages for collector vehicles and collectibles, which present a distinct set of risks as compared with the standard auto market.”

 

American Collectors programs offer agreed-value coverage, choice of deductibles, broad underwriting guidelines, a choice of mileage plans, flexible usage, expense reimbursement plan and other features designed specifically for collectors.

 

“Our firm was born as a family insurance agency and remains so today,” says Jill Bookman, American Collectors Insurance CEO. “When we look at the positive attributes of the Trusted Choice® Pledge of Performance, we think of the agents with whom we have the privilege to work. American Collectors proudly supports the independent agency system, and especially the agents who have made the commitment to be part of Trusted Choice®.”

 

American Collectors Insurance, founded in 1976, is the nation’s leading provider of collector-vehicle and collectibles insurance. A wide range of collector vehicles qualify for American Collectors’ program, from “brass and wood” antiques to street rods, exotics, modern classics and more. American Collectors also offers all-risk coverage for a wide range of collections from stamps, coins and comic books to vintage wine, sports memorabilia and beyond. More information is available at www.AmericanCollectors.com/Agents.

 

Trusted Choice® was launched by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) and several independent agency companies to highlight the benefits independent agencies and brokerage firms offer consumers—choice of companies, customization of policies and advocacy support. It is the premier consumer brand for independent insurance agents and provides national advertising and other strategic tools to reach consumers.    

  

Trusted Choice® is the consumer marketing identity for more than 24,000 independent insurance agencies and brokerage firms and 65 leading insurance and financial services companies. For more information, go to www.TrustedChoice.com.