The economy isn’t recovering quickly from the biggest recession in decades. But apparently that isn’t stopping independent agents. Revolutionary transformations are underway in the independent insurance industry, including a significant increase in the nu
Rats, It’s Excluded?!; “Lay-Up” Endorsements; Can One CGL Insured Sue Another One?
Congress has just a few weeks to wrap up the 112th Congress and taxes are top of mind for many Big “I” members, families and other businesses as 2012 comes to a close. If there are no changes to current law, on Jan. 1, 2013, individual marginal tax rates,
As November brings month two serving as your chairman, I’m reflecting on what a wonderful learning experience and great fun month one was for me. With travels to Vermont and New Mexico, I’ve already had the chance to interact with members all across the c
The goal of all independent insurance agencies should be to build and enhance agency value—period. However, the prolonged economic recovery continues to make this a difficult task for agency owners.
Mice chew through a Jeep soft-top that belongs to Ace’s Uncle Ned, while it was stored in his shed. Uncle Ned is afraid that his homeowners carrier will deny the claim—but Ace says he has good and bad news for his relative.
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Bobby Bramlett has a passion for golf. But it’s not just about the sport—it’s about using it to make connections in the business world. Because when you get into business, he says, golf is something that everyone likes to talk about.
Soon the November elections will be decided and airways and cyberspace will no longer be dominated by political advertisements. The coming elections will identify who will be president of the United States for the next four years, who will represent Ameri
The independent agent system is in the midst of a marketing channel crisis. Year after year, greater numbers of automobile insurance buyers are choosing to purchase their policies over the phone and online from the direct writer market.