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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Visit 1st Guard at GATS 2010 - Booth #16131

1st Guard is gearing up for the Great American Truck Show August 26-28 in Dallas, Texas. As always, we are excited to see our customers and thank them for their continued business and support. But more importantly, we are looking forward to saving more leased owner operators money on their physical damage and nontrucking liability insurance. We'll be giving instant quotes at our booth #16131 in the upper level near the recruiting pavillion.

It will be sizzlin' at the 1st Guard booth. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

DocuSign Electronic Signature Service Helps 1st Guard Close the Final Mile in Trucker’s Insurance

Insurance Firm Offers Flexibility and Convenience to Mobile Customer Base with DocuSign


SEATTLE – August 3, 2010 – DocuSign®, the market leader and global standard for electronic signature, today announced that 1st Guard® Corporation integrated the DocuSign electronic signature management service to complete and sign insurance applications online. 1st Guard, a leading truck insurance firm providing physical damage and non-trucking liability insurance to leased owner operators, trusts the DocuSign eSignature platform to quickly, securely and completely transact insurance documents online from anywhere, anytime.

“Our clients are truckers, essentially on the road 24x7 so we needed a flexible, mobile solution to meet their unique needs,” said Dan Ribar, chief information officer at 1st Guard. “With DocuSign, we get it all—ease of use, digital forms, legal compliance and complete mobility. Being able to complete election forms electronically is a huge benefit for our customers.”

1st Guard has eliminated the logistical nightmare of faxing, printing and mailing applications to customers constantly on the move. By integrating DocuSign into their online workflows, 1st Guard customers can complete insurance election in minutes. Plus, DocuSign offers the convenience of signing using an Apple iPhone, RIM® BlackBerry® or any other smart phone. DocuSign provides 1st Guard customers with a fast and trusted method to complete insurance forms, thereby significantly reducing the time, environmental impact and cost of traditional paper-based processing.

Insurance companies across the country are adopting the DocuSign electronic signature management. Industry leaders such as Amica, BannerLife, First Premium, iPipeline, QuickQuote and hundreds of other insurance carriers and agencies have migrated to DocuSign to ensure compliance and enhance client satisfaction. For more information on how the DocuSign eSignature management service can positively impact the insurance industry, visit http://www.docusign.com/e-signatures/insurance.

"We are pleased to be the trusted eSignature provider for 1st Guard and look forward to working with them continue to quickly and conveniently serve their clients," said Steve King, president and CEO of DocuSign. “Customer service is a top priority for insurance carriers and we’ve seen a steep increase in the adoption of DocuSign across the insurance ecosystem. By automating the signing process and enabling consumers to complete forms online, from anywhere at any time, companies like 1st Guard can strengthen their ties with their customer base while cutting costs and improving efficiencies.”

About DocuSign, Inc.
DocuSign, Inc. is the market leader and global standard for electronic signature. DocuSign provides the world’s largest and fastest growing electronic signature platform, empowering businesses to complete transactions online quickly and securely while improving compliance and dramatically reducing costs. To learn how DocuSign can accelerate your business, visit http://www.docusign.com/ or call (866) 219-4318. Subscribe to the DocuSign blog at www.docusign.com/blog and follow DocuSign on Twitter at http://twitter.com/DocuSign.

Monday, July 26, 2010

1st Guard Truck Insurance Offers Webinars to Fleet Customers

July 26, 2010 – Venice, Florida –Truck Insurer 1st Guard Corporation has implemented a series of webinars for their fleet customers. The webinars are conducted at the 1st Guard office while attendees participate at the convenience of their desk. A compatible computer with Internet access is the only tool needed to view and listen to the webinar. The webinars are educational and interactive -- allowing participants to ask questions during and after the webinar.

“We provide the best Internet experience to our fleets and want to make sure they are aware of everything available to them at their finger tips,” remarked Dan Ribar, Chief Information Officer for 1st Guard. “There is no doubt everyone who participates in the webinars will gain something of value from the sessions, including 1st Guard.”

The introduction of webinars for fleet customers adds to 1st Guard’s robust technology portfolio. Fleet customers are first in line to experience the webinars. Plans to offer a webinar series to direct customers (those not affiliated with a fleet program through their trucking company) are underway.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

New Version of TRUCKER1 Available

Venice, Florida – July 21, 2010 - 1st Guard Corporation, a truck insurer for physical damage and non-trucking liability insurance for leased owner operators, announced today the release of version 1.06 for TRUCKER1. This release focuses on taking advantage of the new features in Apple’s iOS4 for the iPhone. Added functionality includes:

• Multi-tasking functions. When switching between apps, TRUCKER1 will go in to ‘sleep mode.’ This avoids having to restart the app every time.
• Enhanced security features.
• Access to better vehicle and coverage information for customers making it easier to view insurance in the palm of your hand.

TRUCKER1 is the only app of its kind created for truckers by the Trucker's Insurance Company -- 1st Guard Corporation. TRUCKER1 is still FREE. Visit Apple’s itunes store to download TRUCKER1.

Monday, April 19, 2010

1st Guard on The Midnight Trucking Radio Network

Venice, FL - April 6, 2010 - While attending the Mid-America Trucking Show 1st Guards chairman Ed Campbell appeared on The Midnight Trucking Radio Network. Click here to view.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

RoadTweet Now in TRUCKER1


Venice, FL - April 6, 2010 - Truck insurer 1st Guard Corporation, a leader in providing physical damage and nontrucking liability insurance to leased owner operators, announces RoadTweet. RoadTweet Automatically tweets your current location, speed and altitude. This allows you to keep your friends and family updated on your current location safely while driving. RoadTweet can be found inside the TRUCKER1 iPhone application along with other tools to help truckers stay in touch with their loved ones.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

1st Guard Attends the Mid-America Trucking Show

Venice, FL - March 4, 2010 - Truck insurer 1st Guard Corporation, a leader in providing physical damage and nontrucking liability insurance to leased owner operators, announced it will be attending the Mid-America Trucking Show held in Louisville Kentucky. You can find 1st Guard at booth #13056 located in the North Wing. You will be able to receive an instant quote, meet some of 1st Guard's staff and enter to win a $500 fuel card. Be safe out there and we hope to see you all in Kentucky.