A flexible environment “drives me to produce as much as I do,” says Kenny Bakko, independent agent. “The low stress environment definitely motivates me to work harder and without that I would not be as successful as I am today.”
The coronavirus has hit the special events industry particularly hard and insurers are paying the price.
“The pandemic is putting very heavy restrictions on indoor events, which will squash that market down heavily,” says independent agent Mark Di Perno. “However, outdoor events are a different story.”
“Our utilization of video conferencing has really allowed us to expand our international relationships,” says Tyler Schapiro, independent agent. “While we do travel quite a bit to see clients, these type of relationships would be difficult to maintain wit
“A lot of places are now adapting, creating their own apps and understand that a lot of users are more receptive to technology,” says Vivian Tran, independent agent. “They want that easy access.”
After the SARS outbreak in 2003, The All England Lawn Tennis Association, which organizes the Wimbledon tennis tournament, has purchased pandemic insurance for around $1.9 million every year.
Loadsure’s All-Risk Cargo product provides a low cost, instant way to minimize the inherent risks of using the spot market.
Allianz Benefit Control Annuity is designed for people looking to catch up on their retirement savings goals but also want the flexibility to make changes to their contract if needed.
By: Volume 117, No. 7
10 independent agents in their 20s and 30s share insights on the insurance industry in 2020—and where they plan to take it.
