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Would you want to sit through a four-hour meeting or training session? Get to the point by trimming the fat and emotionally engaging your audience.

“I learned I have to be smarter about who I’m bringing on, how they fit into the agency long term, and how they will benefit the culture,” says Kim Mathews, independent agency owner. “Are they the people who are willing to reach new highs of self-growth?”

The construction industry battled direct and collateral effects from COVID-19 as many builders risk policies did not provide the coverage needed.

Proximity Protect provides workspace coverage and underwriting support for coworking and flex space operations.

While D&O rates are expected to increase through 2021 the trends are definitely encouraging, unless you’re going public through an initial public offering (IPO) or a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

How can you more strategically use digital tools in your agency? Four independent agents share their tips for unlocking the power of digital.

Insurance needs to embrace brand authenticity to win the trust and loyalty of customers across all demographics. Here are three ways to activate your brand.

The industry’s biggest challenge is “the mystery that comes with insurance,” says Patience Noah, independent agent. “We need to help younger generations become interested, because let’s be honest, we need to prepare the next generation.”

Leaning into technology “was a saving grace during the pandemic,” says Matthew Washburn, independent agent. “I don’t even know how we could have managed without that preparation.”

The agent submitted an application for professional liability, but was told by the underwriter that saunas and float tanks are operations hazards and therefore do not have professional liability exposure.