Young Agents Take On the Hard Market: Navigating Underwriting
The panel emphasize the need for clear expectations and deadlines to maintain effective communication with underwriters in a digital working environment.

The panel emphasize the need for clear expectations and deadlines to maintain effective communication with underwriters in a digital working environment.
The wave of post-pandemic lawsuits has prompted independent insurance agents to review their errors & omissions (E&O) coverage and risk mitigation strategies.
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Owen Thomas, senior account executive at Dial Insurance Agency in Pembroke, North Carolina, shares his experiences from past hurricane seasons and how his agency has applied what it’s learned.
“In the past, E&O coverage for seed dealers has been very cost-prohibitive,” says independent agent Shelly Turner. “Educating both clients and other agents on the availability of a lower cost, higher coverage option is a big focus.”
As your company grows, it’s important to understand that as you add employees, the employment regulations your company falls under change as well.
Reviewing financial statements can be confusing or overwhelming, but spending the time to understand the financial metrics of your agency will help maximize your results.
The insured does not want to cancel the business auto policy nor transfer the vehicles to his personal name and personal auto policy. Could the carrier deny coverage if a claim occurred?
A well-documented agency file can mean the difference between outright vindication and a murky swearing contest that results in a lawsuit, settlement or both.
What is the proper wording to reflect additional insureds on certificates of insurance (COIs)?
Every independent insurance agency owner wants to improve the value of their agency. Here are the top ways to improve your agency value in 2024.