Openly, Inc
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This appetite summary is only a guide. Confirm eligibility, submission requirements, restrictions, and binding authority directly with the carrier or underwriter before relying on it.
Carrier appetite summary
Openly is a premium homeowners insurance platform distributing via independent agents only, with policies underwritten by unaffiliated insurers (e.g., Rock Ridge Insurance Company in many states). It focuses on higher‑value, comprehensive HO coverage with modern pricing and risk selection, available only where Openly is admitted and active (currently 24 states including AL, AZ, CT, DE, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MA, MS, MO, NH, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI; always confirm current state list on Openly’s site or portal).([openly.com](https://openly.com/?utm_source=openai)) Preferred business / appetite (inferred from positioning and marketing): - Owner‑occupied primary and secondary single‑family homes and higher‑value dwellings where comprehensive coverage and higher limits (up to multi‑million‑dollar replacement cost and $1M liability) are needed.([openly.com](https://openly.com/?utm_source=openai)) - Accounts placed and serviced through established independent agencies that can meet Openly’s production and service expectations and are comfortable with a tech‑forward, portal‑driven workflow.([openly.com](https://openly.com/appointment?utm_source=openai)) - Agents with strong reputations, sound business practices, financial stability, and the ability to achieve production goals are explicitly described as the ideal partners, implying preference for quality, well‑run agencies and generally better‑quality risks.([openly.com](https://openly.com/appointment?utm_source=openai)) Restricted / declined classes (not explicitly published, operational inference only): - Business is limited to homeowners and closely related dwelling exposures in states where Openly is actively writing; they do not present themselves as a market for other personal or commercial lines. Risks outside homeowners (e.g., standalone auto, commercial, specialty lines) should be assumed out of appetite. - Distribution is agent‑only; direct‑to‑consumer placements, unappointed agencies, and risks in non‑supported states are effectively declined (Openly will refer consumers to other solutions if they are not in an Openly state).([openly.com](https://openly.com/find-an-agent?utm_source=openai)) - Any homeowner risk that cannot be bound or quoted through the Openly agent portal or that fails portal eligibility likely falls outside appetite and should be discussed with underwriting if available; no formal public eligibility grid is posted. Geographic notes: - As of the latest public information, Openly is available in 24 states listed on its website; they note ongoing expansion, so availability and underlying underwriting companies can change. Confirm eligibility and filings in the agent portal or with your marketing contact before marketing outside the posted states.([openly.com](https://openly.com/?utm_source=openai)) - Policies are written on admitted paper of unaffiliated insurers by state (e.g., Rock Ridge Insurance Company in many active states). Be aware of state‑specific coverage features, limits, and conditions as referenced in marketing (e.g., replacement cost limits tied to Coverage A in certain jurisdictions).([openly.com](https://openly.com/?utm_source=openai)) Submission / workflow requirements for producers: - Access is by appointment only. Agencies must request an appointment through Openly’s site; Openly conducts a discovery call to determine fit, then provides an Agent Portal demo and, if approved, moves the agency through onboarding.([openly.com](https://openly.com/appointment?utm_source=openai)) - Once appointed, agencies and staff are given portal credentials and are expected to quote and issue policies directly in the Agent Portal; onboarding includes a webinar and a dedicated onboarding associate.([openly.com](https://openly.com/appointment?utm_source=openai)) - Openly emphasizes comprehensive training, tailored resources, and responsive support, and highlights on‑demand agent support for quoting and service questions. Use the portal and agent support channels as primary resources for appetite and underwriting clarifications.([openly.com](https://openly.com/appointment?utm_source=openai)) - Claims are generally reported via a dedicated FNOL link (fnol.openly.com) or phone; agents may assist insureds but the claim routing uses Openly’s centralized claims team.([openly.com](https://openly.com/hubfs/Agent%20Resources/The%20Openly%20Claims%20Difference.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Broker / producer notes: - Openly positions itself as built “by and for independent agents,” with a strong focus on agent experience, speed of quoting, and comprehensive coverage; expect a preference for partners who will lead with Openly when appropriate rather than use it as a sporadic backup market.([openly.com](https://openly.com/appointment?utm_source=openai)) - Agent‑facing appetite, eligibility grids, and detailed underwriting rules appear to be shared privately via portal or PDF and are labeled for agent use only; they are not currently accessible for public citation (an older public “Agent Appetite Guide” link now returns 404). Agents should rely on the current versions available inside the Openly portal and from their marketing rep or underwriter for specific risk eligibility, roof/age limits, and other technical criteria.([openly.com](https://openly.com/hubfs/00%20Marketing%20Collateral/Agent_AppetiteGuide.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Operationally, treat Openly as a selective, tech‑driven homeowners market for admitted, agent‑distributed home risks in its active states, with all detailed underwriting criteria and risk exceptions controlled through the agent portal and internal guides rather than public appetite bulletins.