“Walnut has been extremely responsive and easy to work with throughout their organization. Utilizing sound underwriting practices, coupled with an aggressive marketing program, they have produced a winning strategy for writing new business.”

“I have worked with ‘The Walnut Advisory Corporation’ for several years in the Legal Malpractice Insurance Arena. The agency is friendly, knowledgeable and quick to release competitive premium quotations to their retail broker customers. The Walnut LPL team understand the quality and nuances of the products that they sell. In addition to the policy form highlights, they are sensitive to the specific needs of the retail broker’s law firm clientele and the time frame within which the quoted terms are needed.

Thank you, for all your hard work.”

“The insured called and gave us the order to bind the risk! Thanks so
much for all your help! Without The Walnut Advisory Corporation's fast
service and flexibility, we would not have had a chance to insure this
account. All the best.”

“Candie, your help in loss control has been invaluable to our agency. Your willingness to discuss the issues instead of simply sending a memo has been crucial. When you take the time to explain, in person, the measures that need to be taken and why, it makes my job of dealing with [the] client a great deal easier. Your willingness to go the extra mile is unique in our business, but it is a trait that we greatly appreciate.”

“In October 2008 we were referred to your company through a business acquaintance and then began to submit accounts for you to quote. I just wanted to let you know what a pleaure it has been for us to do business with the Walnut Advisory Corporation. Our hit ratio is running over 80% and we have booked almost $500,000 in premium.

We are extremely happy working with our underwriter Alex Soto plus it is so refreshing to find a person who is kind, courteous, and willing to work through issues to write an account.

We look forward to a profitable and productive partnership and are excited about our 2009 plans with your company. Thanks for all the professional help.”

“The Andrews Agency has been in business since 1925. As President and Chief Executive Officer I would like to say what a great pleasure it has been for our agency to have worked with The Walnut Advisory Corporation. As a Managing General Agency, The Walnut Advisory Corporation has always been there for their retail broker customers.”

“Walnut Advisory Groups, Sig & Ariel aim at all times to conduct their business with utmost good faith and integrity. They endeavor to satisfy the insurance requirements of their clients and to place the clients interests before all other considerations. Subject to these requirements and interests they have proper regard for others. In the conduct of business and in the choice of an insurer, including any with which they or their affiliates are connected, they aim to provide advice objectively and independently in the client’s best interest.”

“Over the years, I have enjoyed a fine relationship with your managing general agency in the handling of some of our most important clients in the Lawyers Professional area. There have been times where we were not in total agreement since we are dealing with a specialty coverage but in all cases we were able to work things out. I do consider your services to be very adequate and you are prompt to respond and communicate to us.

It is a pleasure to do business with your firm.”

“If you can't beat them, join them. That's how my relationship with Walnut began. I'm a retailer who writes a significant amount of lawyers professional liability. Anumber ofyears ago, when I found myself losing accounts to agents who were using Walnut, I contacted Sig who made it easy for me to get set up as a broker for Walnut Advisory Group.

Since then what has really impressed me is Walnut's service. When it's crunch time and I need to get a quote turned around I go to Walnut. My underwriter, Achita Gharia, has been great. She really works with me, helping me put business on the books and keep it there. In an ever changing marketplace, Walnut Advisory Group has been a consistent and reliable resource for me.”

“I have found that ‘The Walnut Advisory Corporation’ offers the "Personal Touch" that many Wholesalers and MGAs claim to offer but rarely do! Walnut’s Programs are both well constructed and very competitive. The WalnutAdvisory Corporation remains my "Go To" Market for All of the Specialized Programs that they offer!!!” ”

“The Walnut Advisory is all about great insurance people who understand the needs of the retail agent. Walnut consistentlygives us great advice, prompt service and competitive products. When a complex question arises, I am confident I will get the correct answers from the experts at Walnut. Most of all, I value their integrity as they have proven over the years that they will do the right thing for both my agency and my insureds.

.....and I mean it all.”

“Doing business with the Walnut Advisory Group has proven to be a pleasurable experience, they have created a very comprehensive and well thought out Restaurant package program that covers each and every need of the industry and is priced competitively, the Underwriters are quite knowledgeable and willing to help get the account written.”

“I just wanted to send you a quick e-mail praising Mike along with the rest of the staff at Walnut for the excellent service I received in regard to servicing/quoting an account.  Thank you again.”

“Thanks for the excellent terms. The competition was right about you and your agency, ‘The Walnut Advisory Corporation’. You are indeed magicians when it comes to the Apartment/Condo class.”

“Thank you for the proposal on the captioned submission. The insured decided to accept the renewal proposal provided by their current carrier.

Please note that the excellent work your office did on this account did not go to waste. You[’re] now on our radar and will be considered for other clients.

Again Thank You.”

“The Walnut Advisory Corporation, through it’s ‘Old South Programs’, has helped us to place some difficult accounts that my agency would not otherwise have been able to write. Everything from price, to coverage form, to customer service has exceeded all of our expectations. Because of this, The Walnut Advisory Corporation has become our first choice when it comes to special accounts that all of us run into. Give these folks a try. You will not be sorry.”

“Thank you, as always, for your speedy service and professional expertise. They are very much appreciated. We don’t get that combination from ANY other company!”

“Sigmar, not only are you an insurance guru, but you are a true gentleman. To take time out from your vacation to negotiate the terms on this important account goes above and beyond the call.”

“The programs offered by Walnut Advisory are outstanding!! The underwriters are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, accounts are quoted quickly (with minimal supplemental application information), and the service is excellent. We have found Walnut Advisory to be a highly viable source for competitive insurance placement and appreciate all the hard work from all (especially Jaclyn, Allison, Kristen, and Trushna)! You are wonderful!! We look forward to selling more accounts with you soon. Thank you!!”

“You and your agency have been a tremendous help to us. It has been a pleasure to work with an MGA such as The Walnut Advisory Corporation, Exclusive Underwriter for the Old South Programs, that provides such great customer service.”

“A few weeks ago I received information fromThe Walnut Advisory Corporation containing details of their Hospitality and Habitational products for the State of Virginia under their Old South brand.  I contacted them immediately to discuss.  Since then I have received several very competitive quotes for restaurants and hotels on a very timely basis.  I am very impressed with their knowledge of the Hospitality and Habitational classes in Virginia and the geography of Virginia. The ease of doing business, the competitiveness of the program and the broad range of coverage's will definitely keep me coming back for more!! ”

“I have worked with the Walnut Group going on one year. This has been a remarkable relationship, and one that has benefited both my customers, and our agency from a financial standpoint.

They have been veryeasy to work with, competitive, andshow appreciation for the sales effort. More often than not, if I give them a price I need to be at to make the sale, they have found a way to come through for me, and get the job done. They are also not afraid to tell me if they can not be competitive so they do not waste my time and my customers time. My hit ratio with them is the highest amoung my commercial companies for 2008. They actually want to write good business, and prove it.

I have been very lucky to be assigned, Alex as my underwriter. He has beensuch a breath of fresh air to work with.He really cares about making the sale, and not just sending out the quote; like so many underwriters do. He fully understands the commercial business, and has made many recommendations that have been key to placing accounts with Walnut. If you can imagine an underwriter not in sales prevention, but sale support, then you can image my pleasure in working with Alex.

It has also been a positive experience workingwith theirloss control, Candie, shehas been very helpful in improving risks that have been found to have short falls by the inspectors. She seems to understand the process, and again not just a paper pusher type whois ready to cancel accounts that are truely trying their best to comply and reduce or eliminate the hazard that was identified. We have developed a trust where she knows that our agency is as concerned over getting compliance as the company is, which is reflected in our loss ratio.

Although we have not had a lot of claims the last year,I can say that to date I have not had a single complaint. >

I would highly recommend you giveWalnut a chance and see what they cando for you,I am sure glad I did.”