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by Carlos
Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:42 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: SUIT FILED AGAINST BROOKE FRANCHISING
Replies: 0
Views: 4072

SUIT FILED AGAINST BROOKE FRANCHISING

SUIT FILED AGAINST BROOKE FRANCHISING FOR FRAUD, AMONG OTHER CHARGES Franchisee alleges that company misrepresented facts and manipulated funds A lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court by Arthur C. Mann, president of IGWT Insurance Services in Tampa, Florida against Brooke Franchise Corporati...
by Carlos
Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:40 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Non-standard automobile business
Replies: 2
Views: 3144

Andre Urena
(626) 444-0999

Has been involved in many Non-Standard cases as an expert witness.
by Carlos
Mon May 08, 2006 6:22 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Insurance Conventions
Replies: 13
Views: 9471

Thank you all for your comments.

State Farm is one of the exhibitors at this convention, what are your feeling towards this company.

Here is a link to the convention website,
http://www.latinagents.com/convention/convention.htm
by Carlos
Tue May 02, 2006 5:14 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Staffing
Replies: 18
Views: 14533

In the last few years it has become harder and harder to hire agents, most are opening their own locations or have moved to other Industries and if you do find someone to hire they ussually come with more bagage than they are worth. I would suggest that you create an employee manual which outlines a...
by Carlos
Tue May 02, 2006 4:53 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Insurance Conventions
Replies: 13
Views: 9471

I am definitely looking for better markets and to look into offering new products to my clients. There is a large number or companies at the trade show, should i be prepared with more than just business cards. One more question, are the decision maker usually at trade shows or only marketing personn...
by Carlos
Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Insurance Conventions
Replies: 13
Views: 9471

Insurance Conventions

I plan on attending an insurance convention in June what sould i focus in acheiving while attending.
by Carlos
Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:25 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: How Did You All Get Started?
Replies: 37
Views: 35683

I would go for a monthly membership in both the BIG I and the Latin American Agents Association. BIG I Because they will give you access to markets. And the Latin American Agents Association because they can help you with education, not only on insurance but in marketing, and running a small bussine...
by Carlos
Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:28 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Own small agency or Producer at larger agency?
Replies: 21
Views: 17271

I would rater own my own small agency, it would be hard in the begining but if i work it right it can grow into someting big with lots of markets. How far can you get working for someone else.
by Carlos
Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:56 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: How Did You All Get Started?
Replies: 37
Views: 35683

Have you joined any Associations they can provide you with contacts, training, advise and their meetings can help you to network and lear more about the market. Below are contact numbers to the different associations: Latin American Agents Association (626) 444-0999 Western Insurance Agents Associat...
by Carlos
Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:51 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Start Your Own P&c Bokerage Opportunity!
Replies: 4
Views: 5749

Most california brokers and companies frawn upon sub-brokering and may black list you. Plus most sub-brokering deals will just make it take longer to become independent. Plus more than likely they will keep the book you have worked hard to create.
by Carlos
Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:45 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Starting A New Agency
Replies: 3
Views: 5318

What state are you in.
by Carlos
Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:44 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Independent Insurance Agency
Replies: 6
Views: 7801

What State are you in. This will help us determine what steps you need to take.
by Carlos
Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:35 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Agency Management Software Assistance.
Replies: 7
Views: 8870

For an new agency i would also recomend hawksoft.

Visit them at http://www.hawksoftinc.com
by Carlos
Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:30 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Management Information Systems
Replies: 4
Views: 6721

You could also try Hawksoft, we have been using it for about 2 years and it meets all our needs.

http://www.hawksoftinc.com