DAVIE, Fla., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bristol West Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has begun writing private passenger automobile insurance in Kentucky. Bristol West entered Kentucky by deploying Select 2.0, its highly segmented insurance product that utilizes the Company's proprietary credit model and proprietary symbol set. With the addition of Kentucky, Bristol West now writes insurance in twenty-two states.
Jeffrey J. Dailey, Bristol West's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are very pleased to be able to offer independent agents and insurance consumers in Kentucky, the 26th largest auto insurance market in the United States, additional choices for their auto insurance needs. Consistent with our overall strategy, our roll-out in Kentucky includes the deployment of our most advanced product, Select 2.0, and our proprietary point-of-sale underwriting platform."
In Kentucky, as in all states where the Company conducts business, Bristol West writes insurance only through independent producers. Bristol West is looking to appoint additional qualified independent agents in Kentucky to distribute its products. Agency principals interested in information leading up to a possible appointment should contact Joseph Hrobat, Bristol West's Regional Marketing Manager, at 1-888-888-0080, ext. 803-4586.
About Bristol West
Bristol West Holdings, Inc. began its operations in 1973 and provides private passenger automobile insurance exclusively through agents and brokers in 22 states. Bristol West Insurance subsidiaries are rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best, the world's foremost insurance rating organization. Bristol West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRW.
For more information about Bristol West, please visit our website, http://www.bristolwest.com/ .
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