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E&O and the ACA

Here are just a few E&O exposures agents face from the change in health insurance delivery—and some risk management considerations that could help prevent E&O claims.

Amateur Hour?

How can you separate yourself from the amateurs who have a title, but nothing beneath the surface? By sniffing out the right information.

Agency Profile: Information Oasis

Scott Schellin has a finger on the pulse of the Affordable Care Act. In fact, not much happens in the state and national legislative arenas without his agency being aware and involved.

Declaration of Independents

His vibe is rock-star confident. His agency’s promo item is a purple guitar pick, imprinted with the phrase “We pick our clients.” The flip side bears a Foo Fighters-style agency logo.

Making the Grade

It may not happen very often, but dealing with a carrier downgrade or impairment can be labor-intensive for agency staff. Here’s how to handle it appropriately—and mitigate E&O exposure.

Agency Profile: Social Conscience

A history of embracing new technology and communication trends prompted The Weimer Group to gladly inject social media into its marketing plan. Seeking ever-improving efficiency and service, owners Dean Wimmerm and David Beck do business the way consumers

Declaration of Independents

Jim Schubert’s digital marketing strategy seems pitch-perfect. But the singer, musician and former English teacher is quick to say: “None of what we’re doing is really, really well-planned. We just experiment a lot and do more of what works.”

Agency Profile: Sister Act on the Hudson

Last year, sisters Linda Rey and Laura Rey Iannarelli purchased Rey Insurance Agency in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. from its founder: their father, Francisco (Frank). Before retiring after 35 years, Frank Rey carved a niche servicing the Spanish-speaking resident

Declaration of Independents

Her official title is “corporate communications manager,” but she answers to “marketing/social media geek.” René Carpenter, 46, supports Kapnick Insurance producers by expertly managing what the producers themselves have little time to do.

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