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With fears of an economic recession ahead, agents and carriers can show their value by helping construction clients through any economic turmoil.

The new policy can replace up to 60% of a policyholder’s weekly income for a qualifying physical injury, medical illness or mental health issue.

With the use of predictive analytics and quicker access to data, disability insurance can now be quoted online in minutes and the most qualified applicants can be instantly approved.

Mentorship is critical for all industries and any business owner or C-suite executive who thinks they’re going to need a pipeline of talent as part of their equation for success.

As you move through the process of evaluating an acquisition opportunity, here are eight guardrails you can rely on.

How one agency makes the environmentally sustainable choice while exceeding service levels and its financial commitment to their clients and stakeholders.

Though it may be impossible to control the external economic environment, it is possible to control whether or not your agency grows—and if that growth contributes to the top or bottom line.

At some point, agenices will hit a wall. However, agency entrepreneurs can structure an equity partnership to meet their goals, continue to grow and remain autonomous.

​Independent agents recommend the best solutions to protect their clients. However, they sometimes fail to follow their own advice—particularly when it comes to protecting their agency against financial fraud.

Aitken Meyer is the third generation to work at the agency, but originally, “I wanted to do my own thing,” she says. Eventually, there was an accounting opportunity at the family agency, which grew into an operations role.