IMA Select Solves Lawn Buddy's Common Gig Economy Problem

DENVER, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A common problem facing gig economy companies is being solved for one startup. IMA Select LLC, in partnership with Lawn Buddy, is launching a streamlined insurance application process for Lawn Buddy's technology lawncare and snow removal online platform. This new insurance option lets Lawn Buddy's team of professionals quickly protect their assets as independent contractors, according to an announcement made today by IMA Select, an insurance advisor for businesses and individuals.

The insurance solution addresses one of the main factors preventing people from growing a part-time hobby into a legitimate small business.

"Lawn Buddy is growing rapidly across the country, and insurance is one of the top questions we always get from participants," said Lawn Buddy Founder Steven Werner. "Now, lawn care professionals can more easily turn their side hustle into a potential six-figure salary by connecting with property owners who expect the work to meet essential business standards."

The proprietary technology significantly reduces the barriers to partner with Lawn Buddy. Within the company portal, professionals can select the coverage that is right for them from IMA Select's carrier partners. IMA Select will then identify a carrier and protection appropriate for their business needs, and the professional can receive confirmation of insurance within one business day of the request.

The need for immediate business services is the new normal. As more companies come online to connect independent contractors with customers who are accustomed to ordering from a mobile device, those services will more regularly be performed by a freelancer. A recent Intuit study estimates 43 percent of the U.S. economy will be made up of independent contractors by 2020 – all of whom should have insurance.

"When Lawn Buddy and IMA Select started working together, it was clear from the beginning we had an opportunity to do something innovative," said IMA Select President Brian Sandy. "This is an example of how we provide clear protections in the form of insurance, and we know our work with Lawn Buddy will translate to other companies that require expedited insurance for their teams of third-party contractors."

About Lawn Buddy

Founded in 2016, Lawn Buddy is a technology startup that connects lawncare providers with property owners to offer year-round, on-demand lawn care and snow removal services.  Lawn Buddy also provides a software management platform allowing lawn care providers to manage and grow their businesses. The service is available in 47 states is made possible by a network of nearly 1,700 providers. More information is available at www.lawnbuddy.com.

About IMA Select

IMA Select LLC provides clear protections in the form of insurance for businesses, individuals, and families. It has offices in Dallas, Denver, Emporia, Kansas City, and Wichita. IMA Select is led by President Brian Sandy and is a subsidiary of the IMA Financial Group, one of the country's largest independent and employee-owned insurance brokers in the country.

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