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by volstrike3
Wed Feb 11, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Take the Harford "Agent's Challenge"
Replies: 28
Views: 53240

Re: Take the Harford "Agent's Challenge"

I have no idea why an independent agent would chose to hitch their wagon in a significant way to a national carrier with a direct selling arm when there are so many good regional companies out there. They may still move the cheese but the guys doing it will have to look you in the eye and explain it.
by volstrike3
Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Non Standard Farm/Ranch account
Replies: 1
Views: 6978

Non Standard Farm/Ranch account

The loss ratio is ugly with frequency and severity issues over the past three years. They are being non renewed and none of my standard carriers will take it. Are there any options other than Scottsdale or Burlington?
by volstrike3
Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: CertsNow 24/7 or CSR24
Replies: 10
Views: 13228

Re: CertsNow 24/7 or CSR24

I have used CSR24 for two years and I could never leave. I have several large trucking accounts and condo association managers that love it. The condo manager gets very competitive quotes from Farmers but gives us a second look and sticks with us at times because of our system and how much easier it...
by volstrike3
Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: The Thinking of Selling Insurance all over many states
Replies: 7
Views: 8031

Re: The Thinking of Selling Insurance all over many states

It can be done... but what value to you bring to a client outside of your immediate area? Do you have a special niche program that the thousands of local agents don't have? I feel like that is your only option to be successful from a distance.
by volstrike3
Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:29 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency Management System
Replies: 243
Views: 2475721

Re: Agency Management System

[quote="glennen"]Anyone with experience with QQevolution? We are considering that one and hawksoft. Any thoughts?[/quote] I switched fro Doris to QQEvolution 7 months ago and I am still trying to figure out what the catch is... QQ seems too good to be true. It is simple to use, cheap and c...
by volstrike3
Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:15 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Peo And Employee Leasing Companies?
Replies: 6
Views: 9200

Re: Peo And Employee Leasing Companies?

I work with BBSI and have been very happy with them. I was reluctant to place clients with a PEO but they provided a significant savings (WC, payroll) so the insured wanted to give it a shot. That was 4 years ago and things are still running smoothly. PEO's are not the answer for everybody but they ...
by volstrike3
Sat Aug 21, 2010 12:14 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: What will it take to Sell?
Replies: 6
Views: 5988

Re: What will it take to Sell?

There is movement. I suspect something about your presentation or offer is not appealing to them. Do you have the money to buy them outright or are you a green agent that expects them to finance the deal through an earn out. Look at what you are offering and truely have to offer to a sunset agent tr...
by volstrike3
Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: SIAA vs. Cluster?
Replies: 40
Views: 126872

Re: SIAA vs. Cluster?

I looked at every option available when going out on my own two years ago... I ended up with cluster based out of Northern, CA. SIAA seemed like an option but you are only as good as the MA you are assigned to and the MA I was supposed to affiliate with was not reponsive. They were better than the v...
by volstrike3
Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Remote access for outside vendors / Good or Bad
Replies: 14
Views: 10421

Re: Remote access for outside vendors / Good or Bad

Might make sense for somebody busting at the seams but if you still need the same number of CSR's and your bookkeeper... I don't see where the significant savings are coming from.
by volstrike3
Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Remote access for outside vendors / Good or Bad
Replies: 14
Views: 10421

Re: Remote access for outside vendors / Good or Bad

Outsourcing is one of those things that sounds great but the actual implementation is something different IMO. The independent agency system is driven by customer relationships and all of my AE's are extremely good at getting personal with our clients. I think if I switched to a system where they re...
by volstrike3
Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Remote access for outside vendors / Good or Bad
Replies: 14
Views: 10421

Re: Remote access for outside vendors / Good or Bad

What is the benefit?
by volstrike3
Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:26 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Anyone else sick of this Michael Jans clown?
Replies: 21
Views: 23871

Re: Anyone else sick of this Michael Jans clown?

goredsox,

if what you are doing isn't working then you need to try something. I am not saying Jans is the answer to all of your problems but if you need some marketing ideas and some training for your CSR's to become more sales oriented... he is a solid option.
by volstrike3
Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Commercial Trucking Coverage MGA
Replies: 4
Views: 5899

Re: Commercial Trucking Coverage MGA

I don't do a whole lot of trucking... but I do have three fairly good sized fleets (25-40 units) placed through Deep South.

http://www.deep-south.com/
by volstrike3
Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:37 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Cedar Shingled Siding Buildings
Replies: 2
Views: 4181

Re: Cedar Shingled Siding Buildings

CIG and Sequoia are pretty good for LRO's that are not cookie cutter.
by volstrike3
Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Astonishing results: Agency online marketing
Replies: 37
Views: 40184

Re: Astonishing results: Agency online marketing

Is anybody monitoring this site? Can we ban this guy and track his IP to avoid a repeat?