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Put the Missing Link in Your Brand

Mention the phrase social media and most people automatically think of Facebook and Twitter. But before you dismiss the idea of using LinkedIn because you only know it as that “bland” social media site where people go when they’re looking for a job, reali

An Endless Loop

Remarkable. Historic. That’s how industry analysts have now begun to describe the current soft property-casualty market, which doesn’t show any signs of letting up. At least the economy seems to be on an upswing. That’s the only good news for independent

The Case of the Rare Renter

I stared down at the headless rabbit with one word swirling in my head: delicious. You see, it’s important to put the animal out of its misery fast, which is why I always bite off the head first. Then I slowly consume its body, feet and fluffy tail—savori

NARAB II Bill Introduced in Congress

The Big “I” has long advocated for targeted federal legislation to modernize the state system of insurance regulation, including the area of agent licensing, and praised the recent introduction of H.R. 1112, the “National Association of Registered Agents

Fostering a Creative Culture in Your Agency

Innovation is arguably the corporate buzzword of the decade. Marketers have eroded its meaning through misuse and overuse; however, true innovation is no corporate cliché. It remains the driver of our marketplace and a key factor in the long-term success

ACORD, Condos and CGL

ACORD and Notice of Cancellation; Condos, Binders and “Walls In” Coverage; CGL Fire Damage Legal Liability: Is It Obsolete?

Holding a Mirror to Your Market

We’ve all seen the news from the latest census. It is clear that the demographic makeup of the U.S. population has changed dramatically in the past 20 years, and it is certain that these changes will continue. Operating an insurance agency in our society

Prescription for Growth

The debate surrounding health care reform—both before its passage in March 2010 and through the recent mid-term elections—has been riddled with hyperbole on both sides of the aisle. But there is no question that the legislation already has triggered subst

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