Frequently Asked Questions - Municipalities

  1. Who is TRICOR's primary provider of municipality coverage and how good is this company?
  2. What is the financial rating of E.M.C.?
  3. Who do I contact if I have a claim?
  4. What if we have a major catastrophe like a fire or tornado, what can you do to help me?
  5. How long does it take to get a proposal?
  6. What do you do to help prevent accidents?
  7. Who will be my agent?
  8. I am an agent. Can I provide a proposal for municipalities in my area?
  9. If I can't reach my agent and need help immediately, how do I get it?
  10. Does Employers Mutual Casualty provide Public Officials Legal Liability coverage and how good is it?
  11. Who is the Program Manager in charge of the EMC School Insurance program?

  1. Who is TRICOR's primary provider of municipality coverage and how good is this company?

    Employers Mutual Casualty (EMC™) has been insuring municipalities for over 30 years and has over 4,500 covered at this time.

  2. What is the financial rating of E.M.C.?

    E.M.C. has a financial rating of "A" by Bests and has a premium size of XIII.

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

    Contact your agent or TRICOR Business Customer Service at 1-800-491-8856 and ask for Lynn Weigel.

    If you are the agent, please fax to us an Accord Loss Report at 1-888-229-6161.

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

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

  5. How long does it take to get a proposal?

    Employers Mutual Casualty prefers 30 days, but can respond in a shorter time frame when needed.

  6. What do you do to help prevent accidents?

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

  7. Who will be my agent?

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

  8. I am an agent. Can I provide a proposal for municipalities in my area?

    Call us at 1-800-491-8856 and ask for John Gibson. John manages the public entity programs for TRICOR. John's direct dial number is 1-800-491-8856 x227. You can also speak with Lynn Weigel at extension 235.

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

    Call us at 1-800-491-8856 x234 and ask for Lynn Weigel If this concerns a serious claim that needs to be immediately reported to Employers Mutual Casualty you can call 1-888-EMC-CALL. This number is available 24 hours per day.

  10. Does Employers Mutual Casualty provide Public Officials Legal Liability coverage and how good is it?

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

  11. 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 1-800-491-8856 x227