Elephant Partners with To the Bottom and Back!

Posted Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in
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Elephant Insurance partners with To The Bottom and Back

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (November 30, 2011)...

Elephant Insurance Services, LLC, is proud to announce its partnership with To the Bottom and Back Bus (2BNB). This local non-profit organization provides a great public service to the Richmond area and Elephant is excited to team up with them. “This partnership is a great opportunity for Elephant to show our support in the battle against drinking and driving. Being an auto insurance company, we fully understand the dangers and impacts of drinking and driving and like 2BNB, we want to create safer streets for both drivers and pedestrians.”  Andrew Rose, CEO Elephant Insurance

2BNB’s mission is to not only reduce the number of drinking and driving incidents, but to also provide free transportation relief for the poor, the distressed or underprivileged. 2BNB is also encouraging a more eco-friendly way to move about Richmond.

Elephant, founded in early 2009, is a direct-to-consumer (web and phone) automobile insurance company.  Located in Richmond, VA, Elephant Insurance Services, LLC and Elephant Insurance Company are wholly owned subsidiaries of Admiral Group, plc.  Elephant believes people who like what they do, do it better and encourages a climate of individual contributions, long-term commitment, and profitable growth.  More information is available at www.elephant.com.

 

 

Avoiding Deer on the Roads

Posted Monday, November 21, 2011 in
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Before you make plans to travel this Thanksgiving, make sure that you are aware that November has the highest rate for deer collisions of any month.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations says that close to 1.5 million deer collisions occur each year with the majority coming in the months of October, November, and December. These collisions leave thousand injured and the number of fatalities has risen almost 50% since the year 2000.

Not only are these collisions having an effect on people’s lives, but they are also causing some serious damage to automobiles. The average amount of damage that deer collisions are causing to automobiles is over $3,000 per occurrence and over the course of the year, it’s estimated that over $1 billion in damage occurs to automobiles nationwide!

Some states have more deer hits than others. Here is a list of the top 10 states for deer collisions in the United States:
 
1. Pennsylvania 
2. Michigan
3. Illinois
4. Ohio 
5. Georgia
6. Minnesota
7. Virginia
8. Indiana
9. Texas
10. Wisconsin    

So how can drivers everywhere avoid these collisions and remain safe on the roads? Well, here are some helpful tips when driving during the fall months to reduce the risk of colliding with a deer, and how to remain safe in the event of a crash:

• Always wear your seatbelt
• Deer often move in groups. If you see one, there are likely more in the vicinity.
• Be aware of posted deer crossing signs. These are placed in active deer crossing areas.
• When driving at night, use high-beam headlights when there is no oncoming traffic. The high beams will better illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the roadway.
• Be especially attentive from sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise. These are the highest risk times for deer-vehicle collisions.
• Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. A deer typically weighs less than 200 pounds; another car will weigh at least 3,000 pounds. Your chances are a lot better if you hit the deer.
• If you hit a deer, pull well off the road and turn on your emergency flashers.
• Report the incident to your insurer. Typically damage is covered by the comprehensive portion of an auto insurance policy.

So make sure when you are driving this holiday season you keep your eyes on the road and pay attention, you never know when a deer will jump out on to the road!
 

Employee Spotlight - Elephant Auto Insurance

Posted Monday, October 17, 2011 in
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A Day in the Life of Holli Flowers

 

I start my day with a list of certain tasks that I must complete. That can range from Accounts Payable, to party planning, to bathing Ellie. What typically happens is throughout the day things come up relating to our building: a leak, the business, or a fun spontaneous event. I love the variety that each day brings, becuase it provides me the opportunity to visit and check in on how the Herd is doing. I walk fast, but always have a smile on my face. I work to create and hone our internal and external communication efforts, to make things fun for the Herd, and to eventually get everything on my list from the beginning of the day done before I leave.

 

The Elephant Insurance Services, LLC Guarantee Program - Virginia

Posted Wednesday, August 31, 2011 in
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Get a Quote from Elephant Insurance and if we are not cheaper than your current Auto Insurance we will give you a $20 gas rebate certificate.

Terms and Conditions:

 

1. Gas certificates are issued by Propco Marketing Inc. and will be delivered by US Postal Service mail.

2. The promo code “GAS” must be referenced to validate transactions.

3. Valid only in the State of Virginia.

4. No purchase necessary.


5. Current policy coverage must be identical to quoted coverage to qualify for promotion. The customer must first fax in a copy of thier current declarations page so that we may confirm you are getting a lower price with anothe insurance company.

 
6. Customers will receive $20 in gas rebate coupons.  In order to receive the cash value, customer must:
a. Purchase gas at any fuel station
b. Return rebate coupon by mail with gas receipt
c. Customer receives check for value of rebate.

7. Elephant Insurance Services, LLC reserves the right to end the promotion at any time.

8. Employees, officers, directors, agents and representatives of Elephant Insurance Services, LLC, or Elephant Insurance Company ("Sponsor") and any such individuals' immediate family members (mother, father, sister, brother, child, husband, wife, and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and those living in their same households, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate in this contest.

9. Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery of your certificate.

10. Individuals may not underwrite their own policy.

11. Promtion ends 12/31/2011 at 11:59pm (EST)

 

Puritan Cleaners $10 FREE DRY Cleaning

Posted Monday, August 29, 2011 in
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Official Rules - No Purchase Necessary to Play or Win

1. Eligibility: Elephant Insurance Services LLC’s Puritan Cleaners $10 coupon promotion is open to legal residents of Virginia only, 18 years of age or older as of date of entry. Current Elephant customers, Elephant Employees, officers, directors, agents, and representatives of Elephant Insurance Services, LLC, or Elephant Insurance Company ("Sponsor") and any such individuals' immediate family members (mother, father, sister, brother, child, husband, wife, and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and those living in their same households, whether or not related, are not eligible to play or win a prize.

2. Promotion Period: Begins at 12:00:00 am Eastern Time ("ET") on September 01, 2011 and ends at 11:59:00 pm ET on October 31, 2011 ("Promotion Period").

3. How to Participate: Visit www.elephant.com, enter in the promotional code DRYCLEAN during the Promotion Period and follow the instructions provided to fully complete a quote. The quote must be completed during the promotion period which is outlined in section 2 above to qualify for the $10 coupon that can be used at any of the 13 Puritan Cleaners locations in Richmond, VA. By participating, entrants consent to the use of their submitted e-mail and street address by Sponsor for the purpose of sending promotional e-mails and direct mail to entrants or to offer information on other offers or products or services. Limit of one (1) entry per person, per email address and per household. Additional quotes received from the same person, e-mail address, or household will be void. No purchase necessary to win. Entrants must be Virginia residents.

4. $10 Coupon Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the $10 coupon, quote must be completed during the promotion period which is outlined in section 2 above. Upon completion of the quote, entrants will receive a $10 coupon that can be used at any of the 13 Puritan Cleaners locations in the Richmond area. An email confirmation will be sent to each entrant with details upon completion of the quote. You MUST print out the confirmation email and bring it with you to any of the 13 Puritan Cleaners locations in the Richmond area between the dates outlined in section 2 above to fulfill your $10 coupon. If you do not have a copy of the confirmation email you will be ineligible to fulfill your $10 coupon at Puritan Cleaners. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and judges, which are final and binding in all matters relating to this promotion.

5. Prizes: Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") = $10 coupon to any of the 13 Puritan Cleaners locations located in Richmond, VA.

6. General: No transfer, assignment, cash redemption, or substitution of a prize is permitted except by Sponsor, which reserves the right, to substitute a prize of comparable value, as determined by sole discretion of Sponsor. Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, stolen, incomplete, misdirected, delayed, garbled entries or prize claims, or for telephonic, human or computer failures, problems or errors, interruptions in service due to system upgrades, repairs, modifications or other causes, failures or malfunctions of connections, satellite, network, cable, Internet Service Provider (ISP), phones, phone lines or telephone systems, traffic congestion on the internet, technical or mechanical malfunctions, or other malfunctions or errors, whether caused by equipment, programming, human error or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors which may occur in connection with the administration of the Contest, the processing of quotes, entries or prize claims, the announcement of the prizes, or any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Contest, or for printing, typographical, seeding, human or other errors appearing in these Official Rules or other Contest-related materials. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person and void prize claims of any person who it believes has tampered with the entry process, game play or any other component of this Contest, whose conduct or actions affect the administration, integrity, security, fairness or proper conduct of this Contest, or who is in violation of these Official Rules. Sponsor also reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to void suspect entries and/or to modify, cancel or suspend this Contest (or portion thereof) for any reason, including virus, worms, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes that corrupt or impair the administration, security or fairness of the Contest and, in any such event, at its discretion, randomly select potential Grand Prize winner from among all eligible non-suspect entries received prior to event requiring such action. By participating, entrants agree that Sponsor and its designees may use (unless prohibited by law), entrant's name, city and state of residence, photograph and/or likeness for advertising, trade and/or any other purpose via any media now or in the future, without further compensation, permission or notification from Elephant Insurance Services, LLC or Elephant Insurance Company. 
CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Message to Customers

Posted Friday, August 26, 2011 in
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Message to Customers

 

• Elephant has been tracking the path of Hurricane Irene.   Once the path indicated an impact on the US East Coast, we implemented our Catastrophe Response Plan.  You can rest assured that Elephant will be there for you to help get any damages repaired as quickly as possible.

 • If you have an email address, we encourage you to provide Elephant with your email address as an alternative means of communication during the claims process.  This will allow Elephant to keep you informed of the progress of your claim and repairs.  

Once your claim is reported to Elephant, it will be assigned to a specially trained Claims Associate.  You can expect this representative to contact you within 24 hours after you report your claim. 


• Your Claims Associate will guide you through the claims process and explain all options as well as set time-bound expectations throughout your claims process.


• Please note that based on the unpredictability of spikes in volume during a catastrophic event, callers may experience delays and wait times during this event.  Elephant will take all necessary action to mitigate such delays and will continually manage the situation and volume resulting from this event.  Elephant is well prepared to handle the large claim volume expected.


• Keep in mind that during significant weather events, Repair Facilities, Towing Facilities, Rental Car Facilities and other businesses involved in the claims process may also be suffering consequences from the storm and usual service levels may be impacted.  Please remain patient and assured that Elephant will work hard to make your claim a priority.


• If your vehicle has been damaged, Elephant recommends you report your claim online at www.elephant.com .  You may also report your claim by calling 1-877-21 TRUNK (1-877-218-7865).  

Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Safe in the Storm!

Posted Friday, August 26, 2011 in
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With Hurricane Irene on its way, here are some tips to keep your vehicle safe in the storm:


1. If possible, move your vehicle from the impacted area.  If asked to evacuate, do so early and make sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas.
2. Move your vehicle away from trees or other objects that may damage it in a storm.
3. Remove debris from your yard and surroundings that may be blown into your vehicle during the storm.
4. Move your vehicle into a garage or other covered structure.
5. Keep your vehicle away from low-lying areas prone to flooding, and do not attempt to drive through water covered roadways.
6. Wet roads will increase the time required to stop your vehicle.  Maintain a safe following distance, and turn on your headlights to ensure other motorists can see your vehicle in the rain.

 


 

 

Hurricane To-Do List

Posted Thursday, August 25, 2011 in
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Assemble Important Documents:
• Insurance documents
• Medical records
• Bank account numbers
• Social security card/I.D.
• Proper identification/immunization records for pet

Pack Personal Essentials
• Cash, credit cards
• Spare keys/local road map
• Cell phone/auto charger
• Clothing/rain gear/sturdy shoes/utility gloves
• Blankets/pillows
• Toiletries/medications
• Eyeglasses
• Valuables (jewelry, family pictures)
• Pet essentials (muzzle, leash, carrier)
• Toys/games/books

Prepare Your Home/Property
• Secure/store items from yard
• Trim loose/dead branches from trees
• Secure windows with storm shutters/plywood (pre-drill holes)
• Remove satellite dishes/antennae/roof turbines
• Clean out gutters
• Stack sandbags around exterior doorframes
• Securely moor or move your watercraft to a safe location
• Have on hand:
o Tools (hammer, screwdriver, chainsaw, etc.)
o Plastic tarp (roof/window repair)
o Clean up supplies (for yard and home)
o Camera to document before/after

Don’t Forget
• Fill your vehicle with gas well in advance
• Know how to turn off your home’s gas, electricity and water
• Prep generator to assure proper operation
• Fill out your FAMILY PLAN

(from - www.wavy.com/generic/weather/hurricane)

 

 

The Elephant Insurance Services, LLC Guarantee Program -- Illinois

Posted Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in Marketing | Promotions
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Illinois customers -- Get a Quote from Elephant Insurance and if we are not cheaper than your current Auto Insurance we will give you a $20 gas rebate certificate.
Terms and Conditions:

1. Gas certificates are issued by Propco Marketing Inc. and will be delivered by US Postal Service mail.

2. The promo code “GAS” must be referenced to validate transactions.

3. Valid only in the State of Illinois.

4. No purchase necessary.


5. Current policy coverage must be identical to quoted coverage to qualify for promotion. The customer must first fax in a copy of thier current declarations page so that we may confirm you are getting a lower price with anothe insurance company.

 6. Customers will receive $20 in gas rebate coupons.  In order to receive the cash value, customer must:
a. Purchase gas at any fuel station
b. Return rebate coupon by mail with gas receipt
c. Customer receives check for value of rebate.

7. Elephant Insurance Services, LLC reserves the right to end the promotion at any time.

8. Employees, officers, directors, agents and representatives of Elephant Insurance Services, LLC, or Elephant Insurance Company ("Sponsor") and any such individuals' immediate family members (mother, father, sister, brother, child, husband, wife, and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and those living in their same households, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate in this contest.

9. Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery of your certificate.

10. Individuals may not underwrite their own policy.

11. Promotion ends 12/31/2011 at 11:59pm (EST)

Bridal Show Rules & Conditions

Posted Friday, August 12, 2011 in
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The Elephant Insurance Services, LLC, “Elephant wants to PAY for your WEDDING!” Program

For every quote received with your specific promo code Elephant will pay you $10 to help pay for your wedding.
 
Terms and Conditions:

1. Promotion limited to one unique quote per person.
2. Promo codes will be issued by Elephant Insurance Services, LLC upon entering into the program
3. Promo Code must be referenced to validate transactions.
4. Only completed unique quotes will be reimbursed. 
5. Valid only in the State of Virginia. 
6. No purchase necessary.
7. Offer is valid from 12:00am EST on August 14, 2011 through 11:59pm EST February 14, 2012. 
8. Elephant Insurance Services, LLC reserves the right to end the promotion at any time.
9. Employees, officers, directors, agents and representatives of Elephant Insurance Services, LLC, or   Elephant Insurance Company ("Sponsor") and any such individuals' immediate family members (mother,   father, sister, brother, child, husband, wife, and their respective spouses, regardless of where they   reside) and those living in their same households, whether or not related, are not eligible to   participate in this contest.
10. Payment will be made at the end of each month.