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by ignotus25
Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: UM/UIM on a Personal Umbrella?
Replies: 4
Views: 5991

Re: UM/UIM on a Personal Umbrella?

We have two great markets for UMB with UM/UIM - both admitted, one is direct-billed. We can write up to 10M with excess of 10M more! quote online at www.jebrown.net or by phone at 866-712-6781
by ignotus25
Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:10 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Social Media and its potential
Replies: 23
Views: 130688

Re: Social Media and its potential

In reply to Steveinsure: I do agree that most retailers are not equipped to service nationwide accounts and the comment is much appreciated. However, I do not think that this should in any way inhibit the use of the social media tools. Having stated that, I do know of retailers that write in many st...
by ignotus25
Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:06 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Social Media and its potential
Replies: 23
Views: 130688

Re: Social Media and its potential

In reply to d's insurance store's comment/question: Considering your audience is one of the most important considerations when using social media. To your point about mundane or boring content; nothing is worse. We, as a wholesaler, have the retailer as our audience. Therefore our messages are usual...
by ignotus25
Sat Jan 29, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Need info on carriers that handle Common area HOA's
Replies: 3
Views: 3421

Re: Need info on carriers that handle Common area HOA's

We at JE Brown & Associates are able to accommodate HOA risks. Submit via email to wendy_heathorn@jebrown.net or by fax at 925-947-3978
by ignotus25
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:53 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Why Would an Agency Retain Trust Account Service?
Replies: 16
Views: 25505

Re: Why Would an Agency Retain Trust Account Service?

I have to agree with Ray on this one...
by ignotus25
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Social Media and its potential
Replies: 23
Views: 130688

Social Media and its potential

Fairly recently, our agency began to embrace social media as a viable tool. We have coordinated FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, and a Youtube channel. While this endeavor is sure to be a challenging and continual one, we are convinced that it is worth while. As most of us agree, "word of mouth" has...
by ignotus25
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: mgas
Replies: 10
Views: 7342

Re: mgas

Hi Scott, I happen to work for an MGA, JE Brown & Associates specifically. I recognize all the names you listed, and they have fine reputations. I agree with one of the other posts about specialization. One can be "Jack of all trades, master of none", if one isn't careful. That's not t...
by ignotus25
Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Buying a new agency - keep old name or change it?
Replies: 10
Views: 8919

Re: Buying a new agency - keep old name or change it?

I completely agree with the gradual approach. I'm not sure what the heck the guy was talking about when he said to hurry up. Given the setting, rapid change is the worst thing you could do.