IBA West Interview with Steve Bouker
Steve describes the transition of Arrowhead from its inception as a nonstandard auto line to personal lines. Over the last few years, the majority of Arrowhead’s business has shifted to commercial lines. Steve also talks about the internet as a way to distribute personal lines products, the residential earthquake market, how an agent can do business with Arrowhead, and the future of the company.
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