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On a Friday afternoon in Ohio, a group of 11 fifth-generation employees of Stolly Insurance—dubbed “G5”—meets to brainstorm on challenges, oppor­tu­nities and the future of their agency.

After 10 years in the retail industry, Leandra Heil was ready for a career change—but wasn’t willing to relocate from her beloved hometown. A friend pointed her in the direction of a local agency, and nearly six years later, she has no intentions of leavi

Life insurance is sometimes portrayed as a “set it and forget it” type of investment, but the reality is that there are a variety of variables that can change along the way.

The improving economy comes with plenty of side effects, and if your agency sells specialty lines, one of them is that your clients have more money to invest in collectibles like classic cars.

Why are classic car repair costs on the rise? In addition to a higher standard of care, the number of specialist mechanics is dwindling.

Aflac’s latest expansion of its group disability product continues the company’s ongoing strategy of offering relevant products by partnering with a turnkey reinsurer for support and expertise in underwriting and administration.

An insured is leaving her house in an employer-owned company car and backs into her fence. She files a claim with the business auto policy carrier, but the carrier denies it.

Whether you’re considering entering a formal mentorship program or you’re scouting out potential mentors all on your own, here are three tips for leveraging your mentorship relationship to its full potential.

By: Volume 115, No. 8

Nearly 40 years after leaving his career in politics, new Big “I” Chairman Joe Leahy’s advocacy work lives on in his involvement with the independent agency channel.