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by Bob Lake
Mon Dec 30, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Affordable Care Act: A Brief Explanation
Replies: 5
Views: 11383

Re: Affordable Care Act: A Brief Explanation

Too many exemptions and plans that stink
by Bob Lake
Tue May 21, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: I.A. start up- cluster, alliance (siaa type) or go it alone?
Replies: 26
Views: 45180

Re: I.A. start up- cluster, alliance (siaa type) or go it al

Any producer wanting to start their own operation in Southern California, I suggest you contact me at bob@lakeins.com. We have direct appointments with over 200 companies, allow you to own your business (over a period of 5 years) and provide the best commission break available. We also have an excel...
by Bob Lake
Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: workers compensation in Ca
Replies: 1
Views: 3268

Re: workers compensation in Ca

You will probably have to go to State Compensation Insurance Fund. No company I know of wants driving exposure.
by Bob Lake
Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Partnership Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 16740

Re: Partnership Questions

What state are you in?
by Bob Lake
Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Virginia Surety Writer in CA
Replies: 1
Views: 2513

Re: Virginia Surety Writer in CA

Gail,

Call Virginia Surety and ask who represents them in CA
by Bob Lake
Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Looking to open my own agency
Replies: 7
Views: 7714

Re: Looking to open my own agency

I have an office in Tustin, CA and have an unbelievable offer for you or anyone else in your position. I am always looking for producers and offer a full service agency for backup along with a generous commission split. The best part is that you can take part in our lead program and will own the bus...
by Bob Lake
Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Risk Purchasing Groups
Replies: 10
Views: 10113

Re: Risk Purchasing Groups

You also need to review your application for the E & O because some applications state: "We rely on your answers to be accurate and issue the policy based on your responses...blah, blah, blah
by Bob Lake
Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Risk Purchasing Groups
Replies: 10
Views: 10113

Re: Risk Purchasing Groups

Sorry...it's PRECLUDE
by Bob Lake
Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Risk Purchasing Groups
Replies: 10
Views: 10113

Re: Risk Purchasing Groups

Make sure that your E & O doesn't prclude your selling RRG's.
by Bob Lake
Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:50 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Open Office Next to Geico
Replies: 11
Views: 9183

Re: Open Office Next to Geico

Just put a big sign up that says MAIN ENTRANCE. I would open there with your markets in a heartbeat.
by Bob Lake
Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Open Office Next to Geico
Replies: 11
Views: 9183

Re: Open Office Next to Geico

If you have the right markets it may be very lucrative.
by Bob Lake
Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Personal Auto Policy - Teen Driver and Title Issues
Replies: 10
Views: 12951

Re: Personal Auto Policy - Teen Driver and Title Issues

What state does your client have his home and business?
by Bob Lake
Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Any tips for starting my own independent insurance agency?
Replies: 10
Views: 10035

Re: Any tips for starting my own independent insurance agency?

Johnny 949...

Give me a call.

Bob Lake 714.544.5003 Ext 202
by Bob Lake
Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Any tips for starting my own independent insurance agency?
Replies: 10
Views: 10035

Re: Any tips for starting my own independent insurance agency?

There is only one way that makes any sense. Hook your wagon to an independent agency that will allow you to own the book of business produced by you. It will be a lot easier to attract insurance companies when you have a book of business ready to "roll over". This method will also allow yo...
by Bob Lake
Mon May 18, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: I'm Considering Opening an Independent Insurance Agency
Replies: 30
Views: 73787

Re: I'm Considering Opening an Independent Insurance Agency

You don't sound as though you have the necessary experience so my advice is to find a current independent who will allow you to own the book you generate. You will learn while you are putting business on the books and you can leave when you feel the time is right. Good luck.