Why Every Agency Perpetuation Plan Needs a Helping Hand
When well-conceived and well-executed, a succession plan will allow you to enjoy retirement while leaving your business and clients in good hands.
Agency Operations
How Agencies Help Clients Navigate Claims After Catastrophes
Despite the chaos impacting the community—including staff—there are many ways agencies can step up to help clients in need and process their claims after a disaster.
Declaration of Independents: Kristine Rushing
As market capacity shrinks and rates and deductibles increase, agents like Kristine Rushing are advocating for property and homeowners reform in Florida.
AN Radio: Saying ‘I Do’ to Insurance with Robbie Moore
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Robbie Moore, executive vice president, Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance in Augusta, Georgia, shares how his involvement with the Big “I” has helped him thrive in the independent agent channel.
Vertafore Workforce Study: Agencies Are Working to Create the ‘Next Normal’
Nearly 80% of agency owners have made operational changes to counteract the Great Resignation.
Why Document Restoration Should Be Part of Your Disaster Plan
Restoring critical files is necessary to restart a business’ day-to-day operations after a disaster or an accident. It also saves businesses valuable time and money.
What Interest Rate Increases Mean for Independent Insurance Agency Financing
With interest rates being raised in an effort to control inflation, here are four takeaways for agency owners that need financing.
AN Radio: Meet 3 Female Leaders in Insurance
The latest Agency Nation Radio podcast highlights three women who are leaders in insurance as they share the opportunities for women in the industry and the work that remains to be done.
Agency Productivity: 5 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Here are some quick and easy tips to take advantage of your customer relationship manager or agency management system to organize your agency.
How to Successfully Onboard a New Remote Employee
With the rise of working from home and the shortage of available customer service representatives, onboarding a remote worker is becoming more and more likely for independent agencies.
