FAQs
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Get quick answers about our specialized programs, quote timelines, and broker requirements. Our team is here to help you navigate your coverage needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can we help you?
General & Agency Information
AMIS (Alliance Marketing & Insurance Services) has been a leader in the insurance industry since 1965, with our current agency structure serving niche markets since 1987.
It means we are family-owned and operated. This stability allows us to maintain long-term relationships with our carriers and provide consistent, personal service to our clients.
Our headquarters is in San Marcos (North San Diego County), California, but we provide specialized insurance solutions to clients across the entire United States.
We are an independent insurance agency and surplus lines broker. We represent you, the client, by accessing multiple insurance companies to find the best coverage and price.
Quotes & Applications
You can begin by visiting our Application Center. Depending on your industry, you can fill out an Online Quick-Quote or download a specialized PDF application.
Generally, we require your business history, gross receipts, number of employees, and any prior claims history. Specific industries may require supplemental forms (e.g., a "Fire Sprinkler" questionnaire).
Our goal is a rapid turnaround. Most specialized liability quotes are delivered within 2 to 3 business days once a complete application is received.
No. All insurance quotations provided by AMIS are free of charge with no obligation to purchase.
For complex risks like Charter Schools or Non-Profits, the PDF application allows for a more detailed underwriting process, which often results in more accurate and competitive pricing.
No. A quote is an offer of coverage. Coverage is only "bound" (active) once you have formally accepted the quote and payment arrangements have been made.
Specialized Industry Programs
We are major providers for Private Investigators, Security Guards, Process Servers, Alarm Installers, Fire Suppression Contractors, Charter Schools, and Non-Profit Organizations.
Yes. We have specialized programs for security firms that handle executive protection, armed guards, and canine units—areas that standard insurance companies often avoid.
Yes. We have a dedicated program specifically for Court Reporters and Stenographers that covers errors and omissions as well as general liability.
Our Non-Profit insurance program includes General Liability, Directors & Officers (D&O), Abuse & Molestation coverage, and protection for special events.
Yes. AMIS is a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society and the Independent Insurance Association, and our programs are widely recognized for their industry-specific tailoring.
Coverage & Policy Management
This is specialized insurance for businesses with unique risks that standard "admitted" carriers won't cover. It allows us to find coverage for nearly any professional exposure.
Yes. We provide Workers' Compenstation coverage that supports injured employees while protecting your business from the high costs associated with workplace injuries.
Claims can start the reporting through our website’s claims page.
All Claims or Summons and Complaints can be faxed to our office at 760-471-9378.
You can also report your Claim by telephone at: 760-471-7116 or 800-843-8550 - everyone on our AMIS team would be happy to help you.
Broker Partnership & Program
To begin our partnership, simply visit our Agent Center page to download the Producer/Broker Agreement and Agency Profile. You will also need to provide a copy of your resident/non-resident licenses and proof of current Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance with an "A" rated carrier.
For most niche programs, we issue written quotations within 2 to 3 business days of receiving a complete application, including five-year current valued loss runs or a "no loss" letter.
Yes, your agency may prepare certificates of insurance, provided they exactly match the verbiage of the policy (limits, etc.). Any unauthorized changes to the certificate language may result in your agency assuming full liability for potential claims.
Yes, your agency may prepare certificates of insurance, provided they exactly match the verbiage of the policy (limits, etc.). Any unauthorized changes to the certificate language may result in your agency assuming full liability for potential claims.
Yes. AMIS offers competitive commission levels for our nationwide surplus and excess lines programs. We are actively seeking to appoint additional independent brokers who are interested in expanding their revenue streams through our specialized niche markets
We accept both specialized AMIS applications and standard ACORD forms. However, to expedite the underwriting process, we recommend including five years of hard-copy loss runs with any submission.
Have more questions?
Contact us at
(800) 843‑8550
(760) 471‑7116
info@amisinsurance.com