Agency owners across the country face a demographic tidal wave. Baby boomers, a major segment of the country’s population, are quickly approaching their retirement years and predictions are that the U.S. insurance industry, which employs more than 2.3 mil
As hurricanes and tropical storms pounded U.S. coastlines in September, their impact extended all the way to Denver and Minneapolis at the Democratic and Republican national conventions. This fall both major political parties, for the first time, declared
Did you know a significant percentage of personal lines accounts include adult “kids” who still live at home? In 2005, there were 22 million adult kids living at home, compared with 17 million in 1970.A study published by the Russell Sage Foundation in De
Typically, I don’t enter contests. But there was one I just couldn’t pass up and, much to my surprise, I won the coveted prize—the chance to be the caddie of golf superstar Leopard Woods for one round at the local three-par. I showed up bright and early
Want to grow your business? Looking to increase customer loyalty? Trying to get more profitable referrals? Welcome to branding.If your first reaction is that branding is only for Coca-Cola, Nike or other big consumer product companies with even bigger bud
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Help customers maintain their benefits in an economic downturn.
An ISO Business Auto Policy (BAP) is written on several vehicles with Symbol 1 for liability and Symbol 7 for physical damage. One of the autos will be in the shop for two weeks for repairs. Since the insured will rent a vehicle during this time, it will
In the midst of the 2008 Hurricane season, Washington, D.C. is seeing renewed attention on the issue of natural disaster insurance. Insurance companies, trade associations and Members of Congress are focusing more than ever on developing comprehensive and
For small business owners, everything is amplified. For instance, the landing of a large new account is not only a professional success, it’s a personal success that can mean long term financial security for your family.