By: Bobbie Jo Lee, Customer Service Representative

Shocked, surprised, overwhelmed and totally proud would be a great way to describe how NCM Insurance Agent, Adam Boca felt on the evening of American Modern Insurance Group’s annual Power of Partnership Awards Banquet. Held in Cincinnati, Ohio on June, 14, 2012, the event hosted the top movers and shakers for American Modern Insurance Group, and the NCM Insurance Agency was invited to be a part of the festivities.



Unaware of any award to be presented, Adam was invited to dine for the evening at a reserved table consisting of owners, presidents and CEO’s of not only American Modern Insurance Group, but top executives in the business world. “I knew something special was happening when I was asked to take a seat among these special industry icons,” Adam shared when he returned to the NCM.



During the evening’s festivities it became pretty obvious to Adam that the seating arrangement had a special purpose. The announcement began by naming some very unique accomplishments of the NCM Insurance Agency:

• New agency that started up in mid-year 2009.
• Building all new business, one customer at a time.
• After only two calendar years of “in full swing” business – already a top 5 new business producer of American Modern’s collector vehicle premium nationally.
• Average premium is close to twice AMIG’s company average.
• Nearly 100% growth rate in 2011.
• Consistently profitable, YTD Loss Ratio of just 9%.
• Located inside the National Corvette Museum.

Adam and the NCM Insurance Agency were presented at the kick off of the ceremony with the “Rookie of the Year” Award in honor of the hard work and achievements of the agency by Michael Whitehead, Vice President of Agency Operations at American Modern Insurance Group.  If you ask Adam how he feels about the award, he will humbly admit that “we could not do it without the support and dedication of the hard working team at American Modern Insurance Group” – underwriters for the National Corvette Museum’s Insurance Program. “We have amazing customers that we are honored to serve, an awesome team of agents and staff at American Modern and the best job at the National Corvette Museum. We look forward to continuing to serve to the best of our ability and hope to meet and talk with other collector car owners as word continues to spread about the NCM Insurance Agency.”



To obtain a quote online, via our mobile iPhone/iPad App and to find out what makes the NCM Insurance Agency a unique source for collector car insurance – visit our website at: http://www.ncminsurance.com or contact us at: (877) 678-7626. On behalf our NCM Insurance Agency team – we greatly appreciate your support, your confidence and the chance you give us to serve you. We are here if you need us.

We have been speaking with several of our friends in Colorado and New Mexico today who have collector cars protected through the National Corvette Museum’s Insurance Program. Our thoughts go out to residents in Colorado and New Mexico, as wildfires are within close proximity of damaging and destroying their homes and property. Although we are unable to increase coverage or lower deductibles on existing policies – we do have a plan in place to help make this stressful time a bit more manageable with regards to their prized collector cars.



For NCM Insurance customers who are in the path of these fierce wildfires, we have made available relocation expense reimbursement that provides reimbursement for 50% of the temporary relocation costs when moving NCM Insured collector cars to a safer location, subject to a maximum of $200 per collector car and $2,500 per policy.
 

Our top priority is offering personal attention to the needs of our customers – in all situations – good and bad. We hope you will let us take a hand in helping if you are insured in either of these disaster areas – after all, that is our job. We don’t just talk about what we can do – we make it happen. NCM Member Holt Davis was attending an event at the Museum in April of 2011, when he was notified that a wildfire started near his house causing severe damage to some of his collectible cars. “I was extremely pleased with the way the claim was handled by Adam and the NCM Insurance Program,” Holt shared with us on his trip back to the Museum in September. “I received a full check via Fed-Ex following the claim and could not have asked for any better process.” View a snapshot of Holt’s story via video on location at the National Corvette Museum here: http://www.ncminsurance.com/wildfire-claims-2-corvette-see-how-it-was-handled.html

If you live in an area that is prone to devastating wildfires, we have provided a link below that can help you with helpful tips on landscaping ideas to reduce wildfire threats, how to create defensible space around your property, and other helpful tips. Find out more at: http://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/resources/wildfire.html



Let’s keep our friends in Colorado and New Mexico in our thoughts as they battle these dangerous wildfires.

For Immediate Release

June 7, 2012

Contact: Adam Boca

NCM Insurance Agent

[email protected]

(877) 678-7626

National Corvette Museum’s Insurance Agency Launches iPhone/iPad App

New app provides better functionality for on-the-go customers

With mobile technology on the rise, the National Corvette Museum’s Insurance Agency has launched an iPhone/iPad app for on-the-go customers.  The new app allows NCM Insurance Agency customers the ability to perform tasks that are currently not available from any other collector vehicle insurance agency or carrier – all from the convenience of their iPhone or iPad.



“The NCM Insurance Agency is excited to provide our customers and future customers a new application that will offer more than any other app in the collector vehicle insurance market,” said Adam Boca, NCM Insurance Agent.  “This application will provide policy details for the customer, the ability to file claims, quick reference contact information, policy information changes and document retrieval. For existing and potential customers we will also be providing a listing of car show events that are closest to them.”

With this new app, customers can perform a variety of tasks, including:



File a claim from the accident scene – customers will be equipped with the necessary tools to file a quick claim from the scene of an accident.



Request Policy Changes and Documents –request policy changes and important policy documents such as ID Cards, Declarations of Coverage pages or billing reminders.



Quick Contact – customers will have access to both NCM Insurance Agency and American Modern’s contact information within a few finger strokes, providing easy access to your needs.  Roadside Assistance is also available at your finger tips!



Request a quote – users can request a free quote for their collector vehicle or collection by completing a quick quote request.



Car Show Locator – for customers and potential customers, the Museum has teamed up with CarShowFinder.org to provide a complete list of car shows that are sorted by location and time of the show.  No matter where you are you can access shows in your area. Users will also have the ability to help grow this database and add their car show to the list.
 


“In today’s day and age, customers are used to a faster pace life, and many of our customers rely on their mobile devices for everyday tasks,” said Adam Boca.  “The new NCM Insurance app is being provided to our customers who are turning more to their iPhone/iPad.”



The NCM Insurance Agency application is completely free of charge and available to anyone whether you are a current customer or not. The app is available by visiting the App Store or our website on your iPhone or iPad at:  http://www.ncminsurance.com/mobile-app



About the NCM Insurance Agency



The NCM Insurance Agency is one of the fastest growing collector car insurance agencies and focuses largely on providing collector car insurance for Corvettes and other collector car. As part of the National Corvette Museum, our business is Corvettes but the NCM Insurance Agency insures any make or model that is considered a collector car.  We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service with the best coverage while helping you save on your agreed value collector car insurance. For more information please visit: www.ncminsurance.com  or call 877.678.7626 for a quote.



About the National Corvette Museum



The National Corvette Museum is a member-driven, 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation dedicated to educating the public through the preservation of the Corvette’s past, present and future heritage. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, the Museum is located at Exit 28 off I-65 in Bowling Green, KY.  This 115,000 sq. ft. showcase to America’s sports car features over 70 Corvettes showcased in periodic settings including a mid-century barbershop, service station and historic race track! See classics in mint condition, one-of-a-kind prototypes that never went into production & modern-day wonders of engineering and design.



About American Modern Insurance Group



American Modern Insurance Group (American Modern) is a widely recognized, national leader in the specialty insurance business. With more than 46 years of experience in the manufactured housing insurance sector, the company delivers specialized products and services for residential property, like mobile homes and specialty dwellings, as well as for the recreational market, including owners of boats, personal watercraft, classic cars, motorcycles and snowmobiles. In addition, the company provides collateral protection and mortgage fire products to protect financial institutions and their customers. The company, home-based in the suburbs of Cincinnati, OH, is part of Munich Re, a global insurance and reinsurance company.

Recently the National Insurance Crime Bureau came to visit the National Corvette Museum, check out this informative press release and Hot Wheels Classics report video spotlighting Corvette’s target rate from NICB (the National Insurance Crime Bureau). The Corvette Museum was featured with some “on camera” time  spot lighting a 1965 Corvette Sting Ray that was stolen in Nashville and recovered 39 years later. Adam Boca – NCM Insurance Agent speaks on behalf of the Museum in the video and showcases this amazing car on display in the NCM Skydome. The Museum also provided important historical information courtesy of our Library and Archives. Read more here:

Hot Wheels Classics: Chevrolet Corvette

DES PLAINES, Ill., May 14, 2012 – Although racing purists might recognize the Stutz Bearcat or the Mercer Raceabout as America’s first sports cars, there is no question that the Chevrolet Corvette holds the title as America’s oldest, continuously produced sports car.



In this, NICB’s second Hot Wheels Classics report, we look at how the Corvette has fared as a theft target. For a video report on Corvette thefts, see below:







A Little Corvette History



The public saw the Corvette for the first time in January 1953, at the Motorama Show held at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria hotel. It went into full production on June 30, 1953, at the General Motors facility in Flint, Mich. By the end of the year, 300 were produced—all of them white convertibles with red interiors and black soft tops. The price tag was $3,498 with a heater and AM radio as the only options.



In 1954, Corvette production moved to a renovated facility in St. Louis, Mo., where it remained until 1981. That year, Corvette production moved into a new assembly facility at Bowling Green, Ky., where Corvettes continue to roll off the line today.



The first-generation Corvette—C1s as they are known—were manufactured from 1953-1962. Successive generations appeared in 1963 (C2); 1968 (C3); 1984 (C4); 1997 (C5); and in 2005 with the C6. A seventh-generation Corvette is expected sometime next year.



At the 1978 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, Corvette made the first of its 10 appearances as the official Indy 500 Pace Car, an unmatched record on two counts—most appearances as a pace car and most consecutive years pacing the field (2004-2008).



Often compared to more exotic European sports cars, the Corvette has performed well in racing circuits around the globe. However, with the introduction of the supercharged, 620hp ZR-1 in 2009, Corvette has convinced its few remaining skeptics that it can perform on the world racing stage, as well as (and mostly better than) cars three times its price tag.



It’s no surprise then to find Corvette owners doting over their cars and keeping them in showroom condition. But like other items of high value and popular attraction, they get stolen. NICB reviewed Corvette theft data from 1953-2011 and identified 134,731 theft records. However, since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration required vehicle identification number (VIN) standardization beginning with the 1981 model year, confidence in pre-1981 records is low due to the inconsistency in reporting protocols and VIN systems. Consequently, only 1981 and later data was used to produce this report.



Thefts vs. Production



During the 30-year period from 1981-2011, a total of 90,427 Corvettes were reported stolen in the United States and Puerto Rico. During that same period, a total of 862,918 Corvettes were produced in the United States. However, from 1953 through the end of the 2011 model year, a total of 1,526,747 Corvettes have been produced. The year with the most U.S. production was 1984 with 51,547. The year with the fewest Corvettes produced was 1953 when just 300 units were built.*



The following graph shows the 10 most stolen Corvette model years for the period 1981-2011.

10 Most Stolen Model Years 1981-2011
Rank	Model Year Most Stolen	Total Number of Thefts
1	1984	8,554
2	1981	8,262
3	1979	6,399
4	1985	6,348
5	1980	6,331
6	1982	4,565
7	1978	4,129
8	1977	3,983
9	1986	3,525
10	1976	3,036
	TOTAL	55,132

As for the top 10 states where most thefts occurred, California leads the nation with 14,002. Of the overall total, 90,427 thefts, 63,409 of them—70 percent—occurred in the top 10 states.

Top 10 Theft States 1981-2011
Rank	State	Total Thefts
1	California	14,002
2	Florida	8,731
3	Texas	8,198
4	New York	7,926
5	Michigan	5,467
6	New Jersey	5,287
7	Illinois	4,092
8	Massachusetts	3,821
9	Ohio	3,078
10	Missouri	2,807
	TOTAL	63,409

The complete Corvette theft data tables are available here.



At NICB, we have been in the business of identifying and recovering stolen vehicles since 1912. Our expertise has been sought by law enforcement agencies all over the nation to assist with major auto theft investigations. Frequently, NICB recovers stolen vehicles that have long since been forgotten—except by their owners.



Whether or not you own a classic 1963 split-window or a 2012 Centennial Edition ZR-1 Corvette, take steps to protect your vehicle from theft. Although vehicle thefts have been declining in recent years, if it happens to you it can be financially devastating and just an all-around hassle. NICB urges motorists to follow its “layered approach” to auto theft prevention. By employing these simple, low-cost suggestions, people can make their vehicles less attractive to thieves.



Anyone with information concerning vehicle theft and insurance fraud can report it anonymously by calling toll-free 1-800-TEL-NICB (1-800-835-6422), texting keyword “fraud” to TIP411 (847411) or by visiting our website at www.nicb.org. Or, iPhone or iPad users can download the NICB Fraud Tips app to make it easy to quickly send a tip and get a response.



* All Corvette production figures provided courtesy of Corvette Black Book, Copyright, 2012 Michael Bruce Associates, Inc., www.corvetteblackbook.com. Special thanks to the National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Ky., for historical Corvette information, www.corvettemuseum.org.



About the National Insurance Crime Bureau: headquartered in Des Plaines, Ill., the NICB is the nation’s leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to preventing, detecting and defeating insurance fraud and vehicle theft through data analytics, investigations, training, legislative advocacy and public awareness. The NICB is supported by more than 1,100 property and casualty insurance companies and self-insured organizations. NICB member companies wrote over $339 billion in insurance premiums in 2011, or approximately 80 percent of the nation’s property/casualty insurance. That includes more than 94 percent ($156 billion) of the nation’s personal auto insurance. To learn more visit www.nicb.org.



Contact:

Frank Scafidi

916.979.1510

[email protected]

 


The guys at Heartland Customs are at it again!  You may remember they are responsible for the C2ZR1 that has made its rounds through the show circuit and won many awards.  They are truly one of the top custom vehicle builders in the world.
  


Recently Heartland Customs announced that they are launching their new SPECVettes program.  Jeff Page from Heartland Customs said that “this program gives the customer that isn’t comfortable with the unknown final price of a one of a kind custom Corvette, an option to own a Heartland Customs Supercar”.  They have spent well over a year developing a line of custom, classic Corvettes that are built to perform at the 2012 supercar level with the comforts and reliability that a driver in today’s modern automobiles are used to. Page also said, “These cars are designed to outperform the current C6 Corvette with all of the same comforts and reliability.”
 

Heartland Customs has packages available for all C1-C2 (1953-1967) Corvettes with prices starting at $144,900 plus your donor car all the way to $185K and a donor car.  The Intro Model starts with your donor car and utilizes a LS3 Crate Engine producing 430hp!  Options are endless and you could even own the Spec-V Model that has the ground thumping 427 LS7 producing 650hp!  Heartland Customs has developed a state of the art chassis along with the premier custom chassis builder, The Roadster Shop, to produce the ultimate Corvette chassis.  The SPECVette chassis is a fully boxed chassis that utilizes C6 Z06 Corvette hubs, spindles, sway bars, billet coilovers, and stops with huge six piston calipers on the front.
 

The NCM Insurance Agency and Heartland Customs are proud to team up with each other in offering the best collector car insurance for your SPECVette.  We can insure your amazing Corvette supercar or other custom cars for an agreed value.  After all your Corvette supercar deserves the very best collector car insurance available.  Check out www.ncminsurance.com or give us a call at 877.678.7626.
 


If you want the ultimate vintage Corvette supercar the SPECVette is for you!  Check out Heartland Customs website for more information at www.heartlandcustoms.us or give them a call at 405.527.4526.

Today Chevrolet announced two new special edition Corvettes to round out the production of the C6 Corvette. The two models that have been unveiled are the 60th Anniversary Edition and the fastest Corvette convertible produced, the 427 Convertible Collectors Edition.

“The 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette, marking its 60th Anniversary and the final year for the current ‘C6’ generation,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet. “We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate these milestones than bringing back one of the most-coveted combinations in the brand’s history – the Corvette convertible and a 427 cubic-inch engine.”

Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition

The Corvette 427 Convertible blends elements of the Z06 and ZR1 models to create the fastest and most-capable convertible in Corvette’s history.

Its heart is the 427-cubic-inch (7.0L) LS7 engine from the Corvette Z06. Rated at 505
horsepower (377 kW) and 470 lb.-ft. of torque (637 Nm), it is the most powerful engine ever installed in a production Corvette convertible – and, like the Z06, the 427 Convertible is only available with a six-speed manual transmission.

The LS7 was co-developed with the Corvette Le Mans-winning GT1 engine and features
lightweight titanium connecting rods and intake valves, as well as racing-inspired high-flow cylinder heads and a dry-sump oiling system. It is assembled by hand at GM’s Performance Build Center, where customers who purchase the 427 Convertible Collector Edition can purchase the Corvette Build Experience option and assemble the engine that will power their new car.

Supporting performance elements in the Corvette 427 Convertible include the driveline and rear axle system from the Corvette Z06, a rear-mounted battery and standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control. The standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are wrapped in ZR1-style Michelin PS2 tires. Lightweight machine-face Cup wheels – introduced on the 2012 Corvette Z06 with Z07 and Corvette ZR1 with PDE performance packages – come standard and include unique gray-painted pockets. Black Cup wheels or chrome ZR1-style wheels are also available.

The 427 Convertible also features several carbon-fiber components that help reduce weight, including:

• Carbon fiber raised hood (introduced on the 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition)
• Carbon fiber Z06-style fenders
• Carbon fiber floor panels
• The “CFZ” carbon fiber front splitter and rocker panels are optional on the 427 Convertible, and included with the 60th Anniversary package

The weight reduction brings the 427 Convertible’s curb weight to 3,355 pounds (1,522 kg). Combined with its 505-horsepower LS7 engine, it gives the 427 Convertible a power-to-weight ratio of 6.64 – or one horsepower for every 6.64 pounds of vehicle mass.

That’s better than:

• Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet – 6.90
• Audi R8 5.2 RSI Spyder – 7.58
• Aston Martin DBS Volante Convertible – 7.82
• Ferrari California Convertible – 8.31

The combination of low mass and high output will make the 427 Convertible one of the fastest convertibles in the world, delivering estimated 0-60 performance of 3.8 seconds, quarter-mile performance of 11.8 seconds, lateral acceleration of 1.04 g and a top speed of more than 190mph.

The 427 Convertible is available in 2LT, 3LT and 4LT trim levels and will carry a unique vehicle identification number sequence, similar to the Corvette ZR1.

Corvette 60th Anniversary Package

All 2013 Corvette models, including the 427 Convertible, will be available with a 60th
Anniversary Package, featuring an Arctic White exterior with a Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents. Convertible models will have a blue top.

Additional content includes a ZR1-style rear spoiler, special badging, gray-painted brake calipers and the “60th” logo on the wheel center caps, steering wheel and seat headrests. An optional graphics package adds full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue, including a tonal stripe stitched into the convertible top, extending the graphic theme over the roof.

For 2013, all Corvettes will feature 60th Anniversary badges on the fascias and the “waterfall” panel on convertible models, as well as 60th logos in the instrument panel gauge cluster and on the sill plates.

Chevrolet will be auctioning off the first Corvette 427 Convertible at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction with proceeds going to AARP’s Drive to End Hunger initiative on January 21st.

Chevrolet said that both cars will be available late summer when the 2013 Corvettes start production.  We hope to have both models at the annual NCM Bash at the National Corvette Museum in April.

 

It has been nearly a month since I have last written, and I think it is partially due to the fact that car show season is about over.  It is a shame!  The NCM Insurance Agency has attended many shows this year and met some amazing people along the way. We have a couple more shows this year, and we will be taking a little break.  Over the next several months you will see new press releases with some exciting features we are adding for both policy holders and what we hope to be future policy holders.

The NCM Insurance Agency has one more off-site show this year, and it is in one of our favorite cities.  We will be setting up at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals just outside of Chicago, IL.  The event is November 19^th and 20^th located at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

MCACN is the largest indoor car show around and attracts many very unique show cars or rare cars.  Some of the  special displays include the Class of 1971 40^th display which will feature hardtops, convertibles and a 1971 LS6 Corvette display.  You will be treated to some of the country’s rarest and most desirable muscle cars from 1971.  Some additional features at the show will be the 50^th anniversary of the 1961 model year, Dodge Challenger T/A Reunion, Motion Madness, Midget Racer Mania, the famous Shelby Snakepit, Corvette Triple Diamond Showcase and Competition, sYc Supercar Showcase, sYc Members Showcase, ZL1/COPO Invitational Display, 2^nd Generation Camaro L78 display, etc.

As you can see there will be many great classic muscle cars on display, and we would love to see you there!  We will have our mobile quoting command center (sounds fancy!) along with our poster giveaway.  Stop by, get a quote and get a great looking poster by artist Sabastian Poole.

We look forward to seeing many great friends and hope to make new ones!

Are you interested in attending the show?  Check out www.mcacn.com for more information.

The National Corvette Museum and various other museums across the country are participating in the Smithsonian Museum Day on September 24th. This allows you to visit a participating museum FREE! In order to get free admission you must download your ticket.



Each ticket is good for two people to visit one participating museum or cultural center this Saturday, there is a limit of one ticket per household.



We hope that you are able to take advantage of this opportunity to get your Corvette or Collector Car out and visit a car museum near you! Below we have listed the participating museums that have an auto related exhibit. Again, you must download your ticket in order to participate.



America On Wheels

Allentown, PA



Antique Powerland Museum

Salem, OR



Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

Auburn, IN



Blackhawk Museum

Danville, CA



Buford Pusser Home and Museum

Adamsville, TN



California Automobile Museum

Sacramento, CA



Carillon Historical Park

Dayton, OH



Chugwater Museum

Chugwater, WY



Museum of Transportation

St. Louis, MO



National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection)

Reno, NV



National Corvette Museum

Bowling Green, KY



National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum

Knoxville, IA



Phillips House

Salem, MA



Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Philadelphia, PA



Studebaker National Museum

South Bend, IN



Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum

Elizabethtown, KY



Virginia Museum of Transportation

Roanoke, VA

In April a great friend of the National Corvette Museum and a customer of the NCM Insurance Agency received a call as he came out to the NCM for the C5/C6 Bash that he will not forget anytime soon.  He was told that a wildfire started near his house and destroyed some of his prized possessions.



We caught up with Holt when he returned to the Corvette Museum for the 17th Annual Labor Day Celebration, and he wanted to share his experience with you all.







The NCM Insurance Agency proudly writes Collector Car Insurance for AMIG or American Modern Insurance Group on an Agreed Value policy. To have the same great coverage as Holt, put together a quote at www.ncminsurance.com or give us a call at 877.678.7626.

NCM Insurance Agency and American Modern Insurance Group, has introduced new online self-service capabilities for policyholders which will launch in phases over the next few years. This month we have introduced a new Online Services portal which allows customers to receive electronic notification when new policy and billing documents are posted online and the ability to download and print the documents.



The online services not only give customers the option of doing business online 24/7, but saves paper in the process and helps customers better manage their insurance documents electronically.



“The Museum is fortunate to have customers from across the country and we realize that our business hours may not always be convenient – especially for those on the west coast,” said NCM Insurance Agent Adam Boca. “The new online services gives our customers 24/7 self-service access, and you can even signup to receive email and text notifications.”



Customers can also file non-emergency claims at their convenience, and request simple policy modifications like change of name, address or payment plan online at any time.



To learn more about the NCM Insurance Agency’s Online Services visit: www.ncminsurance.com/manage or if you would like a no obligation quote, visit www.ncminsurance.com.