After 18 years providing import solutions from Barrington, Illinois TRG has expanded to Bozeman, Montana. November 9th marked the official opening of the new office which will now serve as the company’s headquarters. All departments have been centralized to this location. In 2005 President and managing partner, John Michel, expanded to Montana in a smaller town South of Bozeman. After years of rapid growth the company found the need to increase staff and set its sites on Bozeman.
TRG’s business is focused on U.S. Customs bond, Marine Cargo Insurance and self-filing which some might say is an odd combination for sales out of Montana. However, the company’s direct marketing approach over the years has shown that sales, if done properly, can be accomplished from any remote location. TRG caters to importers of all sizes and all locations of the U.S. and Canada. Even though few customers are actually found in Montana, the company has been able to bring a wealth of education to the local U.S. importers. http://www.trgbond.com
TRG Bond, the division specializing in U.S. Customs bonds, has placed key staff members in Montana to help facilitate sales and customer service. “Having the ability to speak face to face with our Customs bond underwriters, Claims Department and sales executives has increased productivity and the effectiveness of internal communication.” Courtney Larson, Customs Bond Administrator comments about the move.
TRG Marine Insurance will soon follow suite as Sales, Marketing and Administration will be settled into the Montana office by the first of the year. “We are expecting TRG Marine Insurance to transition into a leading product role in 2010, as our ability to present a more cohesive sales approach improves.” Gregg Cummings, National Sales Manager said, “TRG Marine’s manager’s placement in the Bozeman office will play a vital role in the development of this product.”
The Illinois office will still play an important role for TRG Direct, the web-based system for entry filing and Importer Security Filing. Members of the accounting department and direct filing customer service remain in Barrington where they share an office with TRG’s sister company, Corporation for International Business. http://www.trgdirect.com
Showing posts with label annual marine insurance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label annual marine insurance. Show all posts
Friday, November 13, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Meet TRG National Sales Manager, Gregg Cummings
The International Compliance Professional's Association just sent out an email on our very on Gregg Cummings.
1. Tell us about yourself, your company, and what services you offer.
My name is Gregg Cummings and I am the National Sales Manager for TRG. TRG is an import services provider with offices in Barrington Illinois and Bozeman Montana specializing in 3 areas: US Customs Bonds, Marine Cargo Insurance and TRG Direct, a web based application which allows an importer to direct file their Customs entry and ISF.
TRG was founded in 1991 by John Michel and provides US Custom's surety bonds directly to importers. In addition to the cost savings of buying your bond direct, importers with bonds under $1MM can also take advantage of a 3 year pricing strategy to lock in their low price for an extended period of time.
TRG Marine provides Marine Cargo insurance and has established relationships with several insurance companies enabling us to offer competitive rates for this important coverage.
Perhaps the most publicity for TRG this year has been our Direct Filing application which includes an ISF module. ISF has been a real challenge for importers to implement in difficult economic times and resource constraints and we have offered a "zero start up fee ISF only" approach to help importers learn how they can meet their ISF obligation by filing it in house and experience how bringing some of these processes in house can lower costs (only $5 per ISF) and increase control and visibility into their supply chain.
2. How did you get started in the business?
I came to the import services arena after spending 20 years in Chicago in the Brokerage industry. I sold short term securities and structured bonds to corporations which worked out very well right up until the entire industry vaporized in 2007. At that time my family had a home in Montana that we loved and took that opportunity to move here full time. It was at that time I met John Michel who was increasing the exposure of TRG in Montana and I viewed the challenge of starting something new, growing a sales force and expanding a business was very appealing.
3. What's the best piece of advice you would give a person starting in the business?
As far as advice for anyone looking to get started in this business, I would suggest that you do join an organization like the ICPA to meet a network of professionals that can be resources for your questions and growth.
4. Do you have any hobbies or hidden talents?
I don't know about hidden talents but I am quite active. My family has four horses and we all ride quite frequently. I have also run triathlon's for 20 years and just signed up to run the LA Marathon this coming March. Living in Bozeman also allows for an active ski season since I am only 8 miles from our local ski resort.
5. What's your favorite thing about ICPA?
TRG has been very involved with ICPA for years. We attend all the conferences and have many important customers and relationships with ICPA professionals. The blog is a particularly good resource for discussion and education on issues affecting an individual's import practices and supply chain.
1. Tell us about yourself, your company, and what services you offer.
My name is Gregg Cummings and I am the National Sales Manager for TRG. TRG is an import services provider with offices in Barrington Illinois and Bozeman Montana specializing in 3 areas: US Customs Bonds, Marine Cargo Insurance and TRG Direct, a web based application which allows an importer to direct file their Customs entry and ISF.
TRG was founded in 1991 by John Michel and provides US Custom's surety bonds directly to importers. In addition to the cost savings of buying your bond direct, importers with bonds under $1MM can also take advantage of a 3 year pricing strategy to lock in their low price for an extended period of time.
TRG Marine provides Marine Cargo insurance and has established relationships with several insurance companies enabling us to offer competitive rates for this important coverage.
Perhaps the most publicity for TRG this year has been our Direct Filing application which includes an ISF module. ISF has been a real challenge for importers to implement in difficult economic times and resource constraints and we have offered a "zero start up fee ISF only" approach to help importers learn how they can meet their ISF obligation by filing it in house and experience how bringing some of these processes in house can lower costs (only $5 per ISF) and increase control and visibility into their supply chain.
2. How did you get started in the business?
I came to the import services arena after spending 20 years in Chicago in the Brokerage industry. I sold short term securities and structured bonds to corporations which worked out very well right up until the entire industry vaporized in 2007. At that time my family had a home in Montana that we loved and took that opportunity to move here full time. It was at that time I met John Michel who was increasing the exposure of TRG in Montana and I viewed the challenge of starting something new, growing a sales force and expanding a business was very appealing.
3. What's the best piece of advice you would give a person starting in the business?
As far as advice for anyone looking to get started in this business, I would suggest that you do join an organization like the ICPA to meet a network of professionals that can be resources for your questions and growth.
4. Do you have any hobbies or hidden talents?
I don't know about hidden talents but I am quite active. My family has four horses and we all ride quite frequently. I have also run triathlon's for 20 years and just signed up to run the LA Marathon this coming March. Living in Bozeman also allows for an active ski season since I am only 8 miles from our local ski resort.
5. What's your favorite thing about ICPA?
TRG has been very involved with ICPA for years. We attend all the conferences and have many important customers and relationships with ICPA professionals. The blog is a particularly good resource for discussion and education on issues affecting an individual's import practices and supply chain.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Marine Insurance is a Hard Keyword to Crack
TRG Marine offers Marine Insurance. We have offered annual policies since 1991, when John and Laura Michel began TRG. However, keyword optimization for this product is TAXING! There are synonyms up the ying yang for marine insurance, let's see: marine cargo insurance, freight insurance, shipping insurance, cargo insurance, the list goes on and on.
With all these keywords and ALL these marine insurance providers, how do we possibly compete in the search engines for these keywords. OK, pay per click, ugghh we can only pay so much for a lead. Of course we do this, so how do we compete organically? I'm still trying to figure this out. You'll see us rank for "Marine Cargo Insurance", YAY one out of many keywords. Google us and let us know what you find!
With all these keywords and ALL these marine insurance providers, how do we possibly compete in the search engines for these keywords. OK, pay per click, ugghh we can only pay so much for a lead. Of course we do this, so how do we compete organically? I'm still trying to figure this out. You'll see us rank for "Marine Cargo Insurance", YAY one out of many keywords. Google us and let us know what you find!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Pirates at the ICPA? Don't Forget Your Marine Insurance!
It seems as though we were just at the International Compliance Professionals Association's annual seminar (actually it really wasn't that long ago). Now we find ourselves again in the beginning stages of planning for next year's event. The greatest suprise of all.....the theme! This year in Orlando, FL all of us compliance professionals will be walking around dressed as Jack Sparrow and I'm sure at least one or two jokesters will be decked out in Pittsburg Pirate gear. I hope that's no one at TRG!
Well it is still months away, but it is such a fun and educational conference that we look forward to it every year. At the conference we showcase our direct filing system, TRG Direct. We leave the Customs bonds and marine insurance at home, although with a pirate theme this year we should sneak our marine insurance in!
So that's all we know for now...pirates, but that's enough to get my head spinning! ARGGGG
Well it is still months away, but it is such a fun and educational conference that we look forward to it every year. At the conference we showcase our direct filing system, TRG Direct. We leave the Customs bonds and marine insurance at home, although with a pirate theme this year we should sneak our marine insurance in!
So that's all we know for now...pirates, but that's enough to get my head spinning! ARGGGG
Friday, August 21, 2009
Is an Annual Marine Insurance Policy Right For You?
TRG Marine offers Marine Cargo Insurance on an annual policy basis. Whether you already have an annual policy in place, purchase CIF, or insure shipment by shipment, TRG Marine may be able to save you money on this important coverage as well.
Given the economy and the soft Marine Insurance market, now is a great time to take a few minutes to compare rates as well as assess if your current coverage is meeting your needs. We can help. I’ve attached additional information on TRG Marine’s services and would welcome the opportunity to provide you with a no obligation quote. To obtain a quote, please complete the attached application and fax or e-mail to me, or give me a call and we can go through the form over the phone.
If you have an annual policy that renews at a different time of year, or would like to discuss Marine Cargo insurance at a later date, please let me know so I can contact you at an appropriate time.
Given the economy and the soft Marine Insurance market, now is a great time to take a few minutes to compare rates as well as assess if your current coverage is meeting your needs. We can help. I’ve attached additional information on TRG Marine’s services and would welcome the opportunity to provide you with a no obligation quote. To obtain a quote, please complete the attached application and fax or e-mail to me, or give me a call and we can go through the form over the phone.
If you have an annual policy that renews at a different time of year, or would like to discuss Marine Cargo insurance at a later date, please let me know so I can contact you at an appropriate time.
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