The improving economy comes with plenty of side effects, and if your agency sells specialty lines, one of them is that your clients have more money to invest in collectibles like classic cars.
Why are classic car repair costs on the rise? In addition to a higher standard of care, the number of specialist mechanics is dwindling.
Independent agent Troy Peterson offers classic car insurance to his personal lines clients. “Due to some technological advances, I’d say it’s actually easier to get a policy than in the past,” he says.
Some industry watchers believe the independent agent has no role to play in the personal auto market of tomorrow. Here are three creative ways to make sure you stay competitive as the personal auto market continues to evolve.
Personal auto frequency and severity have clocked steady increases in recent years—and the trend shows no signs of slowing down.
Independent agent Adam Stevenson says the biggest challenge in the personal auto market is “trying to get people to understand why they need to carry higher limits.” In a state where the minimum limit “can be quickly exhausted for bodily injury,” he says,
New to the collector car market? Use these five questions to gather information, impress your customers and look like a real expert.
There’s a fine line between inland marine and commercial auto. Here are three steps for making sure your client understands all their insurance needs in these areas.
In the highly competitive commercial auto marketplace, agents need proactive communication with insurers. Here are five tips for developing better relationships.
Independent agent Steve Shoultz started Priority Risk Management from scratch 13 years ago—and he tries to cross-sell commercial auto whenever he can. “It’s much more difficult to find a qualified driver now because the economy is good and there’s high em