The trucking industry is leading the charge in quelling consumers appetites for critical goods during the coronavirus pandemic. As more people work from home and consumer demand continues, could the industry be poised for success in 2021?
“Historically, trucking was a high initial investment and a sophisticated industry to enter,” says independent agent Kelley Culley. “But in the past few years, many of those barriers to entry have dissolved.”
“I envision consumers will continue to realize the importance of an umbrella policy,” says independent agent Taylor Justice. “I have personally seen a large increase in young individuals wanting to protect themselves with a personal umbrella policy after
“Auto insurance is often the first product that brings people into our agency,” says Brittany Hardin, independent agent. “If I can find a balance between offering coverage that is appropriate at an affordable premium, the other lines of business will usua
“Due to the most recent few years and what we have been seeing in the media, I expect more and more claims to be filed,” says independent agent Karyn Roeling, “which will continue to make this market harden into the future.”
“Right now, the big challenge is placing difficult and high-value risks,” says independent agent Robert Lamb. “We do a lot of oil and gas equipment and those numbers can get fairly high.”
“I have worked hand in hand with business owners and understand that protecting the assets they have worked long and hard to acquire are a top priority,” says independent agent Denise Byarley. “Our agency feels that the restaurant market, even in rural ar
“We will see new trends as businesses continue to be creative to generate revenues,” says independent agent David Hanley, “which in itself will create new exposures resulting in new insurance products.”
“If you write commercial insurance, you have to be involved in all aspects of it if you’re going to do right by your client,” says independent agent Fred Wittenbaum. “It’s all part of tailoring the program to the best interest of the client.”
“Selling classic car insurance is definitely a leg up,” says independent agent Kelly Haynes, “because clients call us for their regular auto or homeowners, and they don’t realize their local agent can offer classic car insurance too.”