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The New Climate on Capitol Hill

As President Barack Obama moves into the White House and the House and Senate get revved up for the 111th Congress, the Big “I” Capitol Hill team is already hard at work making sure the 300,000 agents and brokers who comprise the Big “I” membership have a

Homeowners Coverage for Non-Rented Premises

Your insureds have a daughter who is getting married, and friends with a beautiful lake home have offered their place for the reception. Concerned about personal liability, your insureds check their homeowners policy, but the definition of “insured locati

The Case of Boomerang Billy

I like to think of myself a culinary connoisseur. I’ve dined on the finest fare my city has to offer—from endive salads to salads in dives (the goat cheese and walnut salad at Bob’s Bar& Billiards is surprisingly delicious). So I felt compelled to sample

InsurPac Impacts Campaign 2008

This year’s election proved to be one of the most historic in recent history as a sitting U.S. Senator earned the presidency for the first time since 1960. President-elect Barack Obama scored a decisive win, and Democrats increased their majorities in bot

The Decline of Brands…or Branding

There has been some concern lately about the decline of brands, with a variety of news articles and editorials prematurely reporting their demise…

The Independent Agent’s Oath

Growing up, I often observed my father in action as a medical doctor. He worked long hours and upon arriving home, and after having dinner, he routinely returned phone calls to his patients. There were also many occasions when he grabbed his black bag and

Three R’s Provide Success Strategy

No one wants to leave money on the table. So what if a few simple questions could determine—within minutes—whether your agency is maximizing every opportunity? In the past, an independent agent could easily survive as an order taker and service provider.

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