Agency Operations

Emerging Exposures: Behind the Potential, E&O Danger Lurks

Marijuana, mold, drones—why turn a blind eye to a new risk when it could be so lucrative for your business? Before agreeing to write that policy, make sure you’re not walking straight into an errors & omissions disaster.

Full Circle: Meet Your New Big ‘I’ Chairman

Vaughn Graham got his start in an insurance company mailroom at 16. Today, he’s the new Big “I” chair. Learn how he plans to help build up the community that gave him a solid foundation.

Setting the Right E&O Limits for Your Agency

Want to avoid getting a letter from your E&O carrier informing you of an uncovered, excess exposure? When selecting E&O coverage limits, ask—and honestly answer—these questions.

Agency Profile: All In

At Best Practices agency Ross & Yerger, everyone’s business card could say “owner.” Employees in all roles say being 100%-employee owned drives a sense of accountability and pride.

Declaration of Independents: Debbie Gates

Last fall, Debbie Gates had a family emergency that took her out of the office for 48 days. During that timeframe, her boss paid her every penny of her salary—and made sure her benefits were adequate to help support her family’s medical costs.

Customer Service: The Case Against Outsourcing

Some agencies find that outsourcing lower-level service interactions helps in-house employees improve the quality of their customer service. But for most smaller shops, in-house service is still a hallmark of the independent agency.

How Outsourcing Customer Service Can Foster Growth

Customer service is a sacred cow for many independent agencies. But if you have an eye on growth, outsourcing customer service might not only make sense, but actually help you strengthen relationships with clients.

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