Frequently Asked Questions - Schools

  1. How long has E.M.C. been insuring Schools and how many do they insure?
  2. Who do I contact if I have a claim?
  3. What if we have a major catastrophe like a fire or tornado, what can you do to help me?
  4. How long does it take to get a quote?
  5. What do you do to help prevent accidents?
  6. Who will be my agent?
  7. I am an agent, can I provide a quote for schools in my area?
  8. If I can't reach my agent and need help immediately, how do I get it?
  9. Does EMC provide Professional Liability coverage and how good is it?
  10. Who is the Program Manager in charge of the EMC School Insurance program?

  1. How long has E.M.C. been insuring Schools and how many do they insure?

    Employers Mutual Casualty has been insuring Schools for over 30 years and has over 1,200 covered at this time. Employers Mutual Casualty has a financial rating of "A" by Bests and has a premium size of XIII.

  2. Who do I contact if I have a claim?

    Contact your agent or TRICOR Business Customer Service at 1-888-289-4612 and ask for Jeannie Udelhofen or Lynn Weigel. You can direct dial Jeannie at 608-348-2420 x 234 and Lynn at x235.

    If you are the agent, please fax to us an accord loss report at 1-888-229-6161. If you are a policyholder you can contact your agent direct or you can contact TRICOR business insurance customer service at 1-888-289-4612 and ask for Jeanie Udelhofen or Lynn Weigel. You can call Jeannie direct at 608-348-2420 x234 and Lynn direct at x235. EMC has 24 hour claim reporting at 1-888-EMC-CALL.

  3. What if we have a major catastrophe like a fire or tornado, what can you do to help me?

    EMC First Call 24 hour claim reporting (1-888-EMC-CALL).

  4. How long does it take to get a quote?

    EMC prefers 30 days, but can respond in a shorter time frame when needed.

  5. What do you do to help prevent accidents?

    We provide specialized loss control services for Schools. EMC staff is experienced in this area and have loss control manuals available to policyholders. EMC will do at customer request, inspections, staff training, and help set up detailed safety programs.

  6. Who will be my agent?

    We usually select skilled independent Agents that are located in or near your community in most situations.

  7. I am an agent, can I provide a quote for Schools in my area?

    Call us at 1-888-289-4612 and ask for John Gibson. John manages the Public Entity Programs for TRICOR. John's direct dial number is 1-608-348-2420 x227. You may also speak with Lynn Weigel at extension 235 or Jeannie Udelhofen at extension 234.

  8. If I can't reach my agent and need help immediately, how do I get it?

    Call us at 1-888-289-4612 ask for Lynn Weigel or Jeannie Udelhofen. Or dial them direct. Lynn is 608-348-2420-ext 235 Jeannie is ext 234. If this concerns a serious claim that needs to be immediately reported to EMC you can call 1-888-EMC-CALL. This number is available 24 hours per day.

  9. Does EMC provide Professional Liability coverage and how good is it?

    EMC does have its own Professional Liability coverage (errors & omissions), and is the leader in this field. EMC incorporates this coverage into its school package.

  10. Who is the Program Manager in charge of the EMC School Insurance program?

    John Gibson - TRICOR Insurance 65 North Elm Street Platteville WI 53818. Phone 1-888-289-4612 ask for John or direct dial 1-608-348-2420 x 227 or email John Gibson.