At last count, the VU “Ask an Expert” service had received 15 questions concerning the difference, if any, between coverage afforded by inland marine installation floaters and riggers liability forms. For example: “I am working on a crane company prospect
The old adage “time flies” comes to mind as I now pen my last missive to the Big “I” membership. Pat and I have had the experience of a lifetime attending conventions, committee meetings and state and national board meetings. By my count, we have attended
Look beyond revenue to improve production.
A well-known television commercial from the 1980s plugging a brokerage firm famously stated: “When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen.” Today’s version of this old tagline might go like this: “When the Big ‘I’ talks, Congress listens…
It was a dark and stormy night. The wind blew harder than a one-armed trombone player, and rain poured from an angry sky that flickered with streaks of lightening.
By: Volume 103, No. 8
Enforcing time management doesn’t have to mean micromanagement.
Summertime is wonderful. I love the heat and all the bright colors. I love to wear shorts and a golf shirt. I love to sit on the deck in the evenings, enjoying a nice Kentucky breeze while watching the birds. I love to play golf and win a few bucks from m
The debate over how best to regulate the business of insurance just got a lot more interesting, with good news for organizations, like the Big “I,” that support reform of the state system and oppose an optional federal charter. Before Congress recessed
Every independent agency needs disaster planning. Nearby construction can take out your electricity or sever your Internet connections, putting your staff out of commission for several days. A computer virus can bring your systems down, resulting in costl