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January 2021https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2021/january-2021January 20211/4/2021 6:00:00 AMCover2021Volume: 118, Issue: 1

 

 

This Year's Modelhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2021/january/this-years-modelThis Year's ModelBig "I" leaders explain the relationship between the most important tenets for guiding your agency into the brave new world. 1/4/2021 5:55:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesAgency Operations & Best PracticesJanuaryWill Jones
3 Ways to Put People at the Center of your Agency in a Post-COVID-19 Worldhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2021/january/3-ways-to-put-people-at-the-center-of-your-agency-in-a-post-covid-19-world3 Ways to Put People at the Center of your Agency in a Post-COVID-19 WorldBy building on connections at every level of your agency—from your internal team operations to your lead generation process—your agency can thrive even in an uncertain environment in 2021 and beyond. 1/4/2021 5:50:00 AMSales & MarketingSales & MarketingJanuaryAnneMarie McPherson
Be Proactive with Prescribing Coverage in Virtual Worldhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2021/january/be-proactive-with-prescribing-coverage-in-virtual-worldBe Proactive with Prescribing Coverage in Virtual WorldProductive, proactive and profitable teleworking can be accomplished with technology and some thoughtful workarounds. 1/4/2021 5:40:00 AME&O Loss ControlE&O Loss Control TechnologyJanuaryDonna Asta
Mindsets, Not Diplomashttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2021/january/mindsets-not-diplomasMindsets, Not DiplomasWhy valuable experience no longer means a 4-year degree.1/4/2021 5:30:00 AMRecruiting, Hiring & TrainingRecruiting, Hiring & TrainingJanuaryLaird Rixford
5 Post-Pandemic Predictions in the Insurance Industryhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2021/january/5-post-pandemic-predictions-in-the-insurance-industry5 Post-Pandemic Predictions in the Insurance IndustryFrom road warriors to take-up rates, here are five emerging trends that could become permanent even when the pandemic subsides. 1/4/2021 5:20:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesAgency Operations & Best PracticesJanuaryChad Levine
Positivity Key to Earning Clients' Attention and Trust in Post-Coronavirus Worldhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2021/january/positivity-key-to-earning-clients-attention-and-trust-in-post-coronavirus-worldPositivity Key to Earning Clients' Attention and Trust in Post-Coronavirus WorldHow one independent agent is maintaining focus on providing positivity to others, offering pertinent information and connecting virtually as much as possible1/4/2021 5:10:00 AMSales & MarketingSales & MarketingJanuaryOwen Thomas
Declaration of Independents: Cy Younghttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2021/january/declaration-of-independents-cy-youngDeclaration of Independents: Cy YoungInvolved in the industry for over 15 years, Cy Young currently owns and runs two agencies and thrives on the freedom of independence. "I tell people all the time, I get to work for my clients instead of working for a company," he says. 1/4/2021 5:00:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesAgency Operations & Best PracticesJanuaryOlivia Overman