Auto and Home Insurance Now Available at TopLine

MAPLE GROVE, MN--(Marketwire - Nov 6, 2012) - TopLine Federal Credit Union is introducing the TopLine Insurance Agency, LLC, a full-service in-house independent insurance agency, offering home and auto insurance.

"The most well-known credit union tradition is to offer low-cost auto and home loans to members, paired with superior personal service," says Harry Carter, president and CEO of TopLine . "We're simply adding auto and homeowners insurance to the mix."

To introduce the new service, TopLine will be hosting free, no-obligation coverage comparisons at each of its five branches with TopLine Insurance Agency agents during a week of open houses, Mon., Nov. 12 through Sat., Nov. 17. Plus, those that stop in can add their name to a drawing to win one of several prizes, including iPads, HD TVs and VISA Gift Cards, while enjoying free refreshments and giveaways.

"It's the right time for us to add an insurance agency for our members," adds Carter. "We've long offered life, disability and long-term care insurance through our investment services division, which has always been a good value. Now we're happy to also offer a wide range of auto and home insurance options, all with the credit union hallmark of premium personal service."

The TopLine Insurance Agency will offer home and auto insurance options from up to 20 separate insurance companies, including well-recognized brands like Metropolitan, Progressive, Safeco, Travelers, and The Hartford. Also included will be options from companies specializing in business insurance, recreational vehicles and even collector vehicles -- making it a truly full-line independent insurance agency.

"Adding auto and home insurance is a natural extension of what we have been doing for years," says Carter. "Our experienced insurance representatives -- offering individualized, personal competitive comparisons and customizable coverage -- will mean that we can help our members find the best and most appropriate coverage for their situation."

"TopLine's one of just a handful of credit unions in Minnesota featuring a wholly-owned, full line independent, in-house agency," adds Carter. "It's one more important way to demonstrate the real credit union difference: as a banking cooperative our customers are also our owners, which means their best interests always come first."

To learn more about the TopLine Insurance Agency's personal and business property, and casualty options, and to schedule your personalized free, no obligation, coverage comparison, call 763-391-9494 or email Quote@TopLinecu.com.

TopLine Federal Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota's 13^th largest, with assets of more than $320 million. Established in 1935, the not-for-profit cooperative offers a complete line of financial services, as well as auto and home insurance, from its five locations -- in Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Plymouth and in St. Paul's Como Park -- as well as by phone and online at www.TopLinecu.com. Membership is available to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott or Washington Counties and their immediate family members.