Tapping Into the Talent Pipeline March 9, 2015 By Wendall Braniff By 2020, the entire insurance industry will have 400,000 positions to fill. About 120 academic programs exist worldwide offering courses,...
2014 Workers’ Comp Rates Ranked by State March 9, 2015 The median index rate for workers’ compensation insurance fell to an all-time low in 2014 to $1.85 per $100 of...
Declarations March 9, 2015 Bad Geometry “Our current station geometry does not serve eastern Washington well.” —John Vidale, director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic...
The Best Apps and Why for Independent Agents March 9, 2015 By Tom Wetzel There appears to be little dispute among agents about the importance of going mobile, particularly for younger clients who expect...
Impact of Driving Record on Auto Insurance Cost Varies by State March 9, 2015 While motorists who commit moving violations typically pay higher auto insurance costs, how much more they pay varies significantly by...
10 Things to Know About Homeowners March 9, 2015 Preliminary figures compiled for homeowners show that insurance companies increased their rates by an average of 2.9 percent nationwide in...
4 Reasons Direct Mail Should Be Part of Your Plan to Acquire New Customers March 9, 2015 By Michelle B. Peel As an independent insurance agent you’re an expert in many things. You understand the right questions to ask in order...
2015 Outlook: Profitable Despite Lower Rates March 9, 2015 The commercial property/casualty insurance market should remain stable and profitable in 2015, according to the Wells Fargo Insurance 2015 Insurance...
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Google to Face Same Obstacles Selling Insurance Online, Says Overstock’s Byrne March 9, 2015 By Amy O'Connor Those now running comparison insurance shopping websites believe that they could be helped if Google enters into the business because...