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Virtual reality is “the next major computing and communication platform,” according to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook. Why should your agency care?

Managers and salespeople continually experience the fight or flight syndrome when faced with conflict. Here’s how to manage challenging situations more effectively.

The U.S. construction industry generates nearly $1 trillion worth of structures each year—and that translates to big opportunities for your builders risk insurance book in 2018.

Independent agent Shelli Lucus-Kennedy comes from a family of developers. “I speak builder,” she says—and that has helped her carve out a significant niche in the construction industry over the course of her 40-year insurance career.

Imagine a disaster occurs and you cannot answer phone calls or emails from your clients. If you overlook the basics, this could be your reality after the next business interruption or disaster.

A contractor is being required to sign a contract containing the following wording: “General Liability and Auto Liability policies shall contain a provision that any breach by Contractor of any warranty, covenant, or representation in any of the policies

Opening your doors to interns can be a gamechanger for you and your agency. During a recent webinar, three independent agents shared what they’ve learned from utilizing interns—and how your agency can benefit from the practice.

From the Manchester Arena bombing at an Ariana Grande concert last spring to the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas in October, special events have become a prime target for terrorists.

Independent agent Robert Holmes is a meteorologist by education—and that unique background gives him a leg up when it comes to providing rain and event cancellation insurance for fairs, festivals and concerts.

Months after the #MeToo campaign began, disturbing allegations of sexual harassment are still coming to light. EPLI coverage addresses this exposure for businesses, but is there an equivalent on the personal lines side?