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Waste Watch: Keys to Cost Containment

How can agencies keep a lid on costs without tipping the customer service scales? What should you cut and what should you keep—and why?

Occurrence vs. Claims-Made: What’s the Difference?

Though the vast majority of the language contained in these two policies may be identical, subtle differences can lead to very different outcomes. And take it from an E&O professional: They’re not all good.

Agency Profile: Culture of Innovation

Whether it’s branding, prospecting, company culture, employee road shows or job titles, Ansay & Associates is dialed in on the word “innovation.”

The Validation Combination

Investing in producer development is key to agency growth. How can you do it right at the outset? Start with the right equation—and evaluate performance with numbers, not gut instincts.

Don’t Count on CGL to Cover Cyber Claims

Unless your clients only accept cash and do not receive anyone’s personal information, they need cyber insurance. Do not fall prey to the thought that a traditional CGL policy will cover a cyber event.

Agency Profile: Who’s Our Next New Account?

The quest for new business is the leading driver for the 14 producers of Teague Insurance Agency Inc. And the San Diego County agency is successful in that mission, thanks in large part to a competent service team that frees producers’ time.

New Products Lead to New Exposures

An agent needs two sharp eyes at all times to stay on top of the market. Keep abreast of new product offerings to prevent a future E&O claim.

Scale Your Force

Most commercial brokerages plateau well below the expectations of their leaders. Follow these leadership strategies to drive growth in your agency.

Agency Profile: Prime-Time Program

How does a small agency in rural Iowa book $2.6 million in annual revenue? Success was fuzzy at first, but today some 85% of Prins Insurance, Inc.’s revenue consists of commercial lines and all 15 employees are licensed.

Declaration of Independents

Hower is carrying on the family business, now in its 52nd year, after joining Kellerman Insurance in 1981 to work with her dad.

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