Customer Service

As the number of high net-worth individuals (HNW) grows and more are considering self-insuring, agents’ roles are transforming from policy placement to strategic risk advisor.

Here are three common objections from service teams about cross-selling and how to get team buy-in and enthusiasm.

In a market where carriers are inundated with submissions, agents can help their product liability clients secure the coverage they need by understanding carriers’ appetite and capitalizing on the opportunities they offer. 

Independent Agent magazine speaks with an agent from each revenue category about their experiences with the Best Practices Study and how their business operates.

For agents operating in the market, it’s imperative to understand the transformation that has taken place since the coronavirus pandemic, including changes to event formats, event planning, and audience expectations.

In a relationship-driven industry, technology’s greatest value lies in giving people more time to do what only they can: advise, connect and build trust.

The endorsement extends coverage to legal actions involving consumer protection statutes, even when claims are not tied to other perils—a risk often excluded by traditional media liability policies.

Ghost kitchens are a growing trend, fueled by celebrities like MrBeast and Mariah Carey, but these non-traditional food service businesses bring unique exposures that don’t always fit into standard restaurant policies.

When there’s no long-term care plan in place, care decisions are made in a crisis. Here are four tips agents can use to help clients integrate LTC into their plans.