William Jones

The “Primary and Noncontributory” Myth; HO Coverage for Timeshares; Extra Expense: What Is “Necessary”?

As the House and Senate convened the 112th Congress, the Big “I” Capitol Hill team was already hard at work making sure the association’s 300,000 members have a voice in Washington.

Last year may have been the busiest 12 months ever for our Capitol Hill team. Congress embarked upon sweeping reforms of the financial services and health care industries and, in many cases, our members’ very livelihoods were at stake.

Many new entrepreneurs agree that establishing a brand is absolutely critical to long-term, sustainable growth. And then comes the question of doom to the marketing consultant: “So, um, how much does a logo cost?”

I was sick—love sick. It had been so long since my last date, I couldn’t even remember what she looked like. Oh wait, it was Marybeth, a brunette who was often mistaken for a dwarf from “Lord of the Rings.”

The other day I was cleaning up my basement which is something I try to do at least once every 10 years. After 20 minutes of cleaning I found an old dusty case. It was an old relic from the days of the hula hoop, the mini skirt and the leisure suit—a type

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If your agency is less than two years old, in the South, has less than $500,000 in revenue and has minority leadership, you’re part of a growing trend in the independent agency system. The 2010 Future One Agency Universe Study offers a comprehensive look

The 112th Congress brings with it insurance expertise—including several members with independent agency experience and insurance backgrounds. The roll call includes several returning members with backgrounds as state insurance commissioners, agents or ind

In this challenging market, you need every edge you can get. Competition is tough and keeping carrier appetites well-fed can be even tougher, especially when your direct appoint carriers can’t write an account you really need. That’s where Big “I” Market