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How Agency Management Systems Can Help Defend E&O Claims

Too many errors & omissions claims still result in a he said/she said credibility dispute. Documenting all interactions with customers and carriers as well as every insurance transaction can be critically important in defending an E&O claim.

Creating Effective Mission and Vision Statements

“Mission” and “vision” statements often find their ways into agency customer marketing pieces, media releases, blogs, presentation, website copy and more. But many are poorly constructed. Here’s how to get it right.

Agency Profile: Small But Mighty

From building their own agency management platform to launching Montana’s first CoderDojo,Mike and Di Rydell happily flout agency tradition in favor of their own business model. But as third-generation owners, they also respect the lessons of their family

Declaration of Independents

Barb Dale’s mother worked for State Farm and later for an independent agency during a time when most mothers stayed home. When Dale began helping her mom at the office, she learned “things I didn’t know I would need later in life.”

New Lumber Program Covers Post-Sawmill Industries

ICBM, a managing general agency created by wholesale broker Swett & Crawford, offers a comprehensive package program for lumber, building materials and secondary forest product industries.

From the Front Lines: Aviation

After 10 years in the banking world and 12 in insurance, David George decided to brand his own agency. Today, working with a local pilot gives him a big advantage in the aviation insurance market.

5 Ways to Help Your Commercial Clients Retain Talent

In a world where Google sets the gold standard in employee benefits, a great benefits strategy can be a huge differentiator in attracting and retaining top talent. Here’s how your business clients can follow suit.

Why Millennials Need Your Financial Advice

Recent reports indicate that expenses are increasing for young people. Independent insurance agents can be the objective third party that explains the ways of the world both in person and on their websites.

Workers Comp: Top 3 Regulatory Issues to Watch in 2016

Workers comp conditions have been calm for a while, but don’t expect it to last. Opt-out laws, reform efforts and the independent contractor classification may have a dramatic impact on the market this year.

Maritime Expands Builders Risk Program

Maritime Program Group, the product underwriter for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, has expanded its builders risk program limit from $15 million to $100 million. Now, the company can provide capacity for larger projects inclusive of natural catastrophes ac

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