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- Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:03 pm
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: Preparing for the New York State brokers' license exam
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5678
Re: Preparing for the New York State brokers' license exam
I suggest you buy the book entitled "Real Estate Broker Exam: The Complete Preparation Guide." It provides information and practice questions covering various brokers' practices and principles. Good luck.
Re: Herbalife
Not a big fan of it. Leave out the scam talk, Herbalife is plain bad for you. It is not good for kidneys, there is nothing natural about it, it is loaded with fillers.
- Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:05 am
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: Where to locate a NEW branch?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4687
Re: Where to locate a NEW branch?
Have you tried using Google Maps? Kiddin. I think the online directory of Association of Online Insurance Agents (AOIA) would be helpful. It provides listings of agencies nationwide. Not quite sure if their database is updated and comprehensive.
- Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:00 am
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: Identity Theft Insurance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5068
Re: Identity Theft Insurance
Some companies now include identity theft insurance as part of their homeowners’ insurance policy. Others sell it as either a stand-alone policy or as an endorsement or rider to a homeowners or renters insurance policy. There's an informative article on this site about identity theft insurance. I su...
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:05 pm
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: Best Insurance LinkedIn Group
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7514
Re: Best Insurance LinkedIn Group
I recently joined this group. It's among the most popular LinkedIn Group of Insurance Industry Professionals - http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopu ... g_ugrp_ovr There are also a handful of insurance groups in Facebook. Just use the search box.
Re: Facebook
I've been using Facebook PPC for quite some now, and it has brought leads and conversions. It may be a bit costly, but what I like most about it is that the ads are targeted. You basically can choose the people who you want to target. I prefer it over Google Adwords, actually. It is also extremely e...
- Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:27 pm
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: How do you ask for a referral?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 58102
Re: How do you ask for a referral?
Based on my own experience, I usually got referrals when I contact clients to tell them their policy has been issued. They are usually pleased with the news so I ask them to give at least two other names and numbers of people I can contact. They are usually willing to give some info.
- Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:25 pm
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: Commission or Contingency
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3440
Re: Commission or Contingency
I agree with AgencyEquity. Contingencies are paid based on the volume of business placed with a particular insurance company. The fact that a broker has a contingency-type contract with a specific insurance company can be of great value to the insured resulting in a lower price for the insured.
- Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:22 pm
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: Where to order MVR's?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5136
Re: Where to order MVR's?
Try the Database MVRs of CoreLogic. They provide driving records from all 50 U.S. states. It's reliable enough.
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:09 pm
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: Android Applications/Insurance Related
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13037
Re: Android Applications/Insurance Related
There are quite a number of insurance-related Android applications that can be downloaded for free online. There are paid ones too. I've seen a long list at androidzoom.com/free_android_applications/Insurance - most of them are designed to help agents and provide insurance resources.
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:04 pm
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: What websites or app are agents using?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8215
Re: What websites or app are agents using?
It's Aspire, a web-based CRM insurance software. It has a very customizable dashboard based on user preference.twobeacon wrote:Sethm,
Could you be more specific regarding what software you use?
Thanks,
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:01 pm
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: Going from Retail to Wholesale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2910
Re: Going from Retail to Wholesale
Great list of the hard to place products and services! I looked at your site's insurance quotes feature and was impressed with it. Good job.
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:57 pm
- Forum: Opinions
- Topic: Agency Management System
- Replies: 243
- Views: 2850705
Re: Agency Management System
We've been using Ebix/VitalSigns and satisfied with it. It aggregates all the ratings and financial data and creates a report showing a carrier's financial strength, saving us time.
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:03 am
- Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
- Topic: Which carrier is best for hotels?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15271
Re: Which carrier is best for hotels?
You can contact insurance.ca.gov. Try asking for a list of carriers. You can also post general questions or inquiries to insurance-related issues there.
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:56 am
- Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
- Topic: Energy Savings Insurance (ESI)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13930
Re: Energy Savings Insurance (ESI)
I think there's a need for such insurance. In fact, energy savings insurance was first offered many many years ago, but failed to make impact in the energy efficiency marketplace because most of the work was being done in the market by large energy service companies (ESCOs).