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The Hill Newspaper Names Big ‘I’ President & CEO Among Top Lobbyists https://www.iamagazine.com/news/the-hill-newspaper-names-big-i-president-ceo-among-top-lobbyistsThe Hill Newspaper Names Big ‘I’ President & CEO Among Top Lobbyists Charles Symington, Big “I" president & CEO, has been recognized for his success on Capitol Hill in 2023. 12/7/2023 11:05:00 AMIn the NewsAnnouncements & EventsNewsSue Nester
Agency Nation Meets: Carey Wallacehttps://www.iamagazine.com/agency-nation/agency-nation-meets-carey-wallaceAgency Nation Meets: Carey WallaceCarey Wallace, an entrepreneur at heart, is the founder of Agency Focus, an independent insurance agency consulting company.12/7/2023 5:00:00 AMPerpetuation & ValuationAgency NationAgency Nation
Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Increase Your Agency's Productivityhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/december/work-smarter-not-harder-how-to-increase-your-agencys-productivityWork Smarter, Not Harder: How to Increase Your Agency's ProductivityWhile we may be tempted to blame our unproductivity on a lack of time, time isn't the issue. Recalibrating our time and attention to focus on the things that really matter is the art of productivity. 12/1/2023 5:35:00 AMSales & MarketingDecemberAnneMarie McPherson Spears
Disengage Autopilot: Are Your Habits Helping or Hindering You?https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/december/disengage-autopilot-are-your-habits-helping-or-hindering-youDisengage Autopilot: Are Your Habits Helping or Hindering You?Make the decision today to take hold of your habits so they help you rather than hinder you. Do so and you will enjoy more success and happiness.12/1/2023 5:30:00 AMSales & MarketingDecemberBrian Ahearn
Why Some Banks Are Divesting Their Insurance Brokerage Operations—And Some Aren’thttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/december/why-some-banks-are-divesting-their-insurance-brokerage-operations-and-some-aren-tWhy Some Banks Are Divesting Their Insurance Brokerage Operations—And Some Aren’tIn the last two years, several large bank-owned insurance brokers have sold strategic competitors. But what is driving these bank divestitures? Here are a few of the primary reasons12/1/2023 5:20:00 AMPerpetuation & ValuationDecemberMark Crites
Solving the Producer Availability Problem by Managing Inbound Leads https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/december/solving-the-producer-availability-problem-by-managing-inbound-leadsSolving the Producer Availability Problem by Managing Inbound Leads Consumers in today's fast-paced world expect quick responses. However, considering their small staff is juggling the demands of running an agency, the chances that an independent agent will be available when a call comes in are slim. 12/1/2023 5:15:00 AMSales & MarketingAgency Operations & Best PracticesDecemberChip Bacciocco