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August 2024https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/august-2024August 20248/1/2024 4:00:00 AMCover2024Volume: 121, Issue: 7

 

 

Brain Drain: Make the Most of Your Experienced Staff Before They Retirehttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/august/brain-drain-make-the-most-of-your-experienced-staff-before-they-retireBrain Drain: Make the Most of Your Experienced Staff Before They RetireAs the independent agency channel faces a wave of retirements among its most experienced leaders, the industry must prepare for an apocalypse.8/1/2024 4:35:00 AMPerpetuation & ValuationRecruiting, Hiring & TrainingAugustAnneMarie McPherson Spears
6 Steps to Prevent a Client From Canceling Their Policyhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/august/6-steps-to-prevent-a-client-from-canceling-their-policy6 Steps to Prevent a Client From Canceling Their PolicyWhile preventing every cancellation is impossible, a well-executed process can save clients and retain more business.8/1/2024 4:30:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesAugustKelly Donahue-Piro
5 Ways to Avoid E&O Claims as You Train Your Teamhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/august/5-ways-to-avoid-e-o-claims-as-you-train-your-team5 Ways to Avoid E&O Claims as You Train Your TeamAs agency managers strive to perpetuate their agency, here are some key areas to focus your training and administrative efforts to reduce errors & omissions exposures.8/1/2024 4:25:00 AME&O Loss ControlAugustNancy Germond
4 Social Media Tasks Agents Can Automate https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/august/4-social-media-tasks-agents-can-automate4 Social Media Tasks Agents Can Automate In the last decade, the concept of social media automation has emerged as a game-changer in enhancing online presence and maximizing reach.8/1/2024 4:20:00 AMSales & MarketingTechnologyAugustMia McGowan
How to Prepare for Risks Caused by Office Relationships https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/august/how-to-prepare-for-risks-caused-by-office-relationshipsHow to Prepare for Risks Caused by Office Relationships Unfortunately, not every Pam finds their Jim. And when workplace romances come to an end, things can get messier than dropping a pot of chili. 8/1/2024 4:15:00 AMEmployment PracticesAugustAnneMarie McPherson Spears
Texting Is the Next Frontier of Insurance Communicationshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/august/texting-is-the-next-frontier-of-insurance-communicationsTexting Is the Next Frontier of Insurance CommunicationsPeople constantly check their devices for notifications, and there are only a handful of moments in the day when most people aren't within reach of their phones.8/1/2024 4:10:00 AMSales & MarketingAugustMichael Streit
Declaration of Independents: Ashley Staffordhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/august/declaration-of-independents-ashley-staffordDeclaration of Independents: Ashley StaffordIn her short insurance career, Stafford has acquired the certified professional insurance agent (CPIA) designation and was recognized as a 2023 Young Agent Mover and Shaker by Insurance Agents & Brokers (IA&B).8/1/2024 4:05:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesAugustWill Jones