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by randrew54
Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Social Media
Replies: 40
Views: 41390

Re: Social Media

I have been advertising on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin but I haven't seen any postitive results. What are you doing with social media that is working?
by randrew54
Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Farmers Insurance
Replies: 167
Views: 382845

Re: Farmers Insurance

It is only a matter of time before Dateline runs a story about the recruiting practices of captive companies. I spoke to an agent the other day who was recruited to leave his salaried job of $60,000 to start a scratch agency. The sales manager told him he would write at least 1 million dollars in DW...
by randrew54
Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:34 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Farmers Insurance
Replies: 167
Views: 382845

Re: Farmers Insurance

The days are numbered for captive agents. Word is out to stay clear of captive companies. I used to be a captive agent but now I am an IA and what a difference. I love coming to work and helping my clients. I am no longer a company representive but rather an agent for my clients. If you plan on bein...
by randrew54
Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Tea Party Groups
Replies: 10
Views: 7163

Re: Tea Party Groups

Catlin Group can provide an annual GL policy but I am having the same problem with the D&O policy. Houston Causalty provided a D&O policy last year for the Richmond Tea Party but I received notice that they are non-renewing so I need to find another market. If you come across something let m...