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By: Volume 109, No. 6

Everyone has an opinion, a few facts to share or some keen advice to offer. But today, such words of wisdom are posted on Facebook and LinkedIn, published in blogs and tweeted to followers. It seems everyone is becoming a de facto publisher, without under

Ace’s cousin damages his car on the highway when he hit a recliner that had fallen off another vehicle. His insurance company not only claims it as a collision loss, but also decides it is an at-fault accident. To help his cousin, Ace looks to the laws of

Many in our industry would agree that we desperately need an influx of youth and new talent in the insurance business. Statistics suggest that as much as 50% of the insurance industry may be retiring within the next 10 years. Therefore—and assuming that w

Big “I” independent agents and brokers from all 50 states and three foreign countries recently convened in Washington, D.C., for the association’s annual Legislative Conference & Convention and to lobby members of Congress on pressing issues that directly

We recently completed our annual Legislative Conference & Convention. This has always been my favorite Big “I” event, not only for all of the hoopla and fanfare, but for the chance to see old friends, to catch up and most importantly to see our collective

HO Coverage for Volunteer Board Service; Join the Mod Squad; Insuring Emergency Response Fees

Wish you could be one of those speakers who people talk about long after the program is over? While people won’t remember everything that you say in a program, they will remember who you were while you presented.

By: Volume 109, No. 5

In recent health insurance renewal cycles, agents have had a full plate of challenges. Independent insurance agents may have felt like they are battling Goliath during the past two renewals, between reduced commissions and lower revenues.