1st Guard Gains Customer Confidence with Strict Security Standards

Venice, Florida – October 28, 2010 – 1st Guard Corporation, a specialty insurer for long-haul truckers, takes monumental steps in re-engineering the way they store customers' sensitive credit card information by embracing PCI (Payment Card Industry) data security standards. In fact, 1st Guard no longer "stores" an entire credit card number, only the last four digits plus the expiration date are given on the payment screen. This information is kept on file with an outside merchant services vendor for a maximum of 90 days and then destroyed. Long gone are the days of storing multiple credit cards for a single policyholder as well. By reducing the amount of personal financial information stored at 1st Guard the chance of any security data breach is drastically decreased, if not eliminated. "Being PCI compliant is all about protecting our customers' and building a positive, trustworthy business image with them," stated Dan Ribar, Chief Information Office at 1st Guard. "Customers enrolled in the automatic payment plan are extremely confident in the way we conduct business and are happy witih our early adoption of the best security measures," added Ribar.

The Grill of a Truck is No Place for a Deer!

According to the Insurance Information Institute there are an estimated 1.6 millionn deer-vehicle collisions each year resulting in 200 fatalities and over $3.6 billion in vehicle damage. Another billion is spent on medical payments for injuries and out of pocket expenses by vehicle owners. Unfortunately these numbers are increasing every year. Right now it's matting season for deer and that means the deer are EVERYWHERE!

The following precautions should be taken to avoid a costly deer claim:

• Pay attention to deer crossing signs. Areas with woodlands and agriculture are safe havens for deer.
• Deer are herd animals. When you see one deer there usually is another not far behind!
• Deer frequently travel at dusk and right before dawn. Be particularly attentive during these times as this is the highest risk for deer-vehicle collisions.
• Use high beams at night when there is no oncoming traffic.
• Always wear a seat belt. Deer collisions can cause severe damage to both you and your truck.

Celebrate National Truck Drivers Appreciation Week!

We appreciate truckers 365 days a year.



Technology for Truckers - A Webinar Designed for America's Leased Owner Operators

1st Guard is proud to announce a series of webinars that focus on technology for truckers. These webinars will highlight the advantages technology can bring to leased owner operators as small business owners. We are extremely excited to share our knowledge on this topic and hope you can join us for an hour of educational fun.  Sign up now!

Please click here for more information.

Listen to Courtney Wilson's Interview with Eric Harley of the Midnight Trucking Radio Network

Courtney Wilson, Marketing Director for 1st Guard, had the pleasure talking with Eric Harley of the Midnight Trucking Radio Network (MTRN) at GATS.  To listen to her interivew, click on the following link...

www.youtube.com/truckinsurance

First Guard Insurance Company Makes the Grade Again: A Rating Reaffirmed by AM Best

Specialty truck insurer First Guard Insurance Company announced today that A.M. Best Company has affirmed its financial strength rating of A (Excellent) with a stable rating outlook. For the latest ratings, visit www.ambest.com.

First Guard’s solid capitalization and balance sheet liquidity coupled with a history of excellent underwriting and operating profitability attribute greatly to the company’s A (Excellent) rating. The effective use of technology to leverage efficient policy issuance, billing, claims handling and communication with the leased owner operator targeted segment distinguishes First Guard amongst the competition. Management’s effectiveness and aversion to unreasonable risk also play strongly to long-term profitability and stability.

“We are very pleased that AM Best has affirmed our "A" rating,” stated Ed Campbell III, Chairman of First Guard Insurance Company. “First Guard's surplus continues to grow even in this challenging economy. Over the past year we have fine tuned our operating model concurrent with the development of new products for truckers. As a direct writer First Guard is well positioned to gain market share from competitors who remain beholden to agency and broker distribution channels,” concluded Campbell.

1st Guard had a blast at The Great American Trucking Show

Venice, FL - August 30, 2010 - It's hard to believe the Great American Trucking Show is over and now we are focusing on truck shows for 2011!  1st Guard had a great time speaking with existing customers (man, did we see A LOT of them!) and providing quotes on truck insurance for potential customers.  The SAVINGS alone was enough to get the "buzz" circulating around the show...leased owner operators were stopping by our booths asking US for quotes. The all female crew did a great job rallying the crowd. 

Visit our Facebook page to see all the truck show pictures. 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1st-Guard-Truck-Insurance/103274905019
Click on Photos and then Great American Trucking Show 2010 photo album.