William Jones

Are You Stocking the Shelf?

I believe agencies fit into one of three categories: Status Quo; Growth-Oriented or Newly Emerging; and Preparing to Sell. But regardless of which category your agency identifies with, one thing all three groups have in common is that they must actively l

The Case of the Double Deductible

Ace must figure out a way to face his lifelong fear of twins in the latest IA insurance mystery. When he meets a pair of twins at the big box store’s annual BOGO sale, Ace listens as they lament about their father, who is unsure how to tackle an insurance

Flood Insurance Discussions Continue on the Hill

Although the NFIP was extended and reformed last year when Congress passed and President Barack Obama signed into law the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (Biggert-Waters), debate rages on about the details surrounding its implementation.

Avoid the Crash and Burn with Young Producers

Millennials enter the nation’s sales teams as the most “parented” generation in history. This upbringing often leads to crash-landing when millennials try to take on the demanding responsibilities of monthly sales production. Sales managers are often not

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Agents who do not normally secure boat coverage are at an increased risk for malpractice claims—obtaining coverage for boats is much different than insuring an automobile. In fact, an uncovered boat claim can quickly become a costly nightmare for any insu

Achieving Agency of the Future

New Big “I” Chairman Tom Minkler believes independent agents need to tread new ground in order to thrive. And for him, that’s nothing new.

Reflecting on Sandy—One Year Later

As I packed up my office on October 26, 2012, I felt confident and prepared. Sandy was looming offshore and the forecast did not look good, but we had been through hurricanes before. I quickly learned that I was still not prepared.

Farm Bill Remains in Limbo

After a bumpy summer, the uphill battle in Congress to pass a long-term Farm Bill continues and is expected to go down to the wire.

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