HR and Staffing

Angela Ripley, president of VW Brown Insurance in Columbia, Maryland, brings two decades of agency leadership, eight acquisitions and a passion for mentorship and inclusion to the role of Big “I” chair.

For independent insurance agencies, this could be an innovative, family-focused benefit to offer employees or to strengthen relationships with commercial and personal lines customers.

In a change from the norm, companies are holding onto their employees because the risk of not being able to rehire is too great. Meanwhile, workers are staying put, wary of making a move in an uncertain environment.

Just because the economy is unpredictable doesn’t mean it’s time to pull up the drawbridge and hide. Making smart moves to drive growth, both organic and inorganic, can keep a business thriving.

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, young agents discuss what it takes to find success as a commercial lines independent insurance agent.

Agencies can reduce friction with their carrier partners to make claims and compensation more transparent, accurate and user-friendly.

Dedicating time to address HR and operational challenges during these quieter months of summer can have a significant impact for the rest of the year. 

As the soft workers comp market continues, here are three risk management tips agents can provide to their clients to get the most out of their coverage.