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Want to Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace?

Use your logo. When you approach it properly, logo redesign forces thoughtful consideration of how your agency wants to position itself and its key strengths.

How to Retain Millennial Employees

Years ago, people retired from their first job after 30–40 years of service. In stark contrast, the newest generation has a reputation for job hopping—often with good reason.

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.

Declaration of Independents

Kelli Dean, 39, says she has achieved perfect work-life balance. Once defined by her career, she found the elusive equilibrium when she married a fellow insurance professional (key to happiness?) and started a family.

XL Group Enhances Primary D&O Form

In response to requests for specific coverage provisions, XL Group has enhanced its Executive and Corporate Securities Liability offering to “cover plaintiff’s attorney fees on an un-allocated basis.”

May 2015

By: Volume 112, No. 5

Cyber Liability: A Growing Menace

Cyber risk is everywhere, but it has historically been a tough sell for independent agents and brokers. Convince the Main Street naysayers to buy coverage—and prevent E&O headaches.

Small But Mighty

Is your agency prepared for the future of small commercial lines? Industry analysts and agency owners weigh in on why you shouldn’t take this business for granted.

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.

Use Underinsured Millennials for Opportunity

The youngest generation of American workers is more dependent on mom and dad than any previous group of young adults—a gap that presents an opportunity for voluntary insurers and agents selling related products.

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