MSO, Inc. (Mutual Service Office, Inc.)

MSO, Inc. is an advisory rate service bureau providing policy form, rule, actuarial, and statistical services, since 1944. Commercial and personal lines programs and customized products are comprehensive yet easy to use.

MSO, Inc. (Mutual Service Office, Inc.)

139 Harristown Road

Suite 100, Glen Rock

NJ 07452

T: 201-447-6900

W: http://www.msonet.com/


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MSO, Inc. is an advisory rate service bureau providing policy form, rule, actuarial, and statistical services, since 1944. Commercial and personal lines programs and customized products are comprehensive yet easy to use.   (Under 40 words.)

MSO, Inc. has been providing quality, personalized service to the property and casualty industry since 1944.

Whether it’s customization of an existing program or a brand new program, count on MSO for professional, prompt service.

We give you the choice. The flexibility you want, the custom products you need, the personalized service you deserve. All in one cost-efficient program.


MSO PROGRAMS

• Full line of Property & Casualty Programs for Commercial & Personal Lines 

Commercial Lines Programs:

• Auto

  • Businessowners, including:

• Bed & Breakfast

• Body Care

• Condo Association

• Craft Brewery

• Dry Cleaners

• Funeral Directors

• Home Business

• Landlords

• Pet Services

• Restaurant

• Self Storage

• Farmowners

  • Garage
  • House of Worship
  • Inland Marine
  • Liability
  • Property
  • Special Contractors
  • Umbrella Program

Personal Lines Programs

• Combination Dwelling

• Homeowners

• Inland Marine

• Mobile Homeowners

• Personal Auto

• Umbrella

• Specialty and Niche Market Programs


PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

  • Insurance Department Filings - Electronically through SERFF
  • Handled from initial development and state filings through final approval
  • Customized Forms, Endorsements and Manuals
  • Expert guidance in modifying rules and forms
  • Work with companies to customize MSO
  • products to meet their needs
  • Program Comparisons
  • Review & Analyze Coverage Forms


STATISTICAL SERVICES

  • Simplified statistical coding – same basic record layout across each line of business
  • Meets or exceeds industry standards for data collection practices and procedures
  • Direct access to experts in the field
  • Assistance with conversion mapping between advisory organizations available
  • Summary reports to state insurance departments, AIPSO, NAIC and other agencies
  • Annual standard report package automatically sent to subscriber companies to assist in individual pricing, underwriting and marketing planning needs
  • Custom reports available upon request


COMPANION SERVICES

  • Direct Access to Decision Makers & Industry Experts
  • Market Research
  • Specialty Programs - Help to “Create Your Own”
  • Program Training for Company Employees and Agents
  • Manuals & Forms available Online

Jurisdictions:

· USA

Key Contacts

Jan Scites, J.D., CLU, ChFC
CEO & President
jscites@msonet.com

Ms. Scites is a member of the MSO, Inc. Board of Trustees, and has served on Audit, Compensation, Nominating, and Governance Committees. She is a member of the American, Connecticut, and New Jersey Bar Associations, and is certified as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).

Sue Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CLP, CPIW, DAE

Vice President, Media Editor, Client Services & Training; Senior Product Development Analyst

squimby@msonet.com

Ms. Quimby’s responsibilities include product development – creation of manuals and forms for MSO as well as member companies, writing articles for industry publications, and providing educational seminars and webinars. She is Director of MSO’s Continuing Education school, and is active in a number of industry organizations.

Mary Beegle, CPCU

Assistant Vice President, National Programs / Senior Product Development Analyst

Ms. Beegle works with the MSO team and directly with clients in creation and filing of personal and commercial insurance products. She has held AIS, ARe, AU, CIC, CISR, and CPCU designations and a producer’s license. She also has background in freelance writing, editing, creative collaboration, and business consulting.

mbeegle@msonet.com