Cutting Corners May 6, 2013 By Chris Burand Some inside knowledge and a lot of experience strongly suggests that many agencies and brokers are cutting processing corners. I...
The Next Generation April 8, 2013 By David Coons Workers 45 and over account for 48 percent of the insurance industry’s workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
7 Basic Marketing Approaches for Independent Agents March 25, 2013 By Alan L. Shulman It’s impossible to market anything successfully without communicating well. There are multiple ways, online and off, to manage this vital...
Using Social Media Responsibly November 5, 2012 By Erin Siska and Richard J. Fidei Social media are changing the way insurance professionals do business. How can these forms of media, such as Pinterest, Twitter,...
8 Rules for Family Run Businesses November 5, 2012 By Catherine Oak Family businesses can be a blessing or a disaster. The root of a well-run family business is grounded in treating...
Finding Superior Production Talent September 26, 2012 Finding Superior Production Talent By David Connolly President iQ Consulting An excerpt from an interview with a successful agency owner...
10 Tips for Branding Your Agency August 20, 2012 By Peter van Aartrijk and Jr. Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Insurance Journal’s Satire Issue, August 20, 2012. The content in this issue is...
From Concept to Practice: Insurance Trust Account Management August 6, 2012 By Chris Marinescu and Emma Hart The concept of trust account (TA) management has no meaning to many professionals, or they have no uniform understanding of...
Iran Investment Bill Well-Intentioned, But Unconstitutional July 23, 2012 By Sam Sorich In a May 7 speech during her visit to India, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that the principal threat...
5 Benefits of an Agency NOT Using Coverage Checklists July 23, 2012 By Chris Burand I’ve written extensively about how the use of coverage checklists benefits an agency. The benefits include significantly reduced errors and...