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Should You Hire an Appointment Setter?

One of my mentors, Dan Sullivan, says: “All progress starts with telling the truth.” Is it true that you don’t spend enough time prospecting to have a pipeline of real opportunities that you can win? And that by winning them, …

Declarations

PG&E Safety “To operate the grid in a safe manner, PG&E must be able to sign contracts and raise capital.” — Michael Picker, president of the California Public Utilities Commission, said utilities must be able to borrow money cheaply to …

Why We Give Back

Once a year, Insurance Journal editors have the pleasure of publishing the very best news in the industry – the news about good deeds given to the community by dedicated insurance industry professionals. We have enjoyed pulling together this special …

The 12 Days of Christmas – Good Personnel Management

On the first day of Christmas, the agency owner said to staff: “Our growth was phenomenal this year, thanks to you.” On the second day of Christmas, the agency owner said to staff: “Everyone will get a percentage bonus based …

Insurance Educator Shares BBQ Talent with Firefighters, Friends and Neighbors

When we think about giving, we think about people and organizations going all out and making big splashes around the world. Yet, many in the insurance world, do their giving quietly and in their neighborhood. That’s the case with one …

Take Corporate Citizenship to the Next Level with Coalitions

Interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) has grown substantially in recent years. What used to be just a recommended business practice is now a mandate for organizations across all industries. Employers clearly see the business benefits of CSR, working to …

Pros and Cons of the Rise of Online Insurance Platforms: Geneva Association

Online platforms can foster insurance market transparency and reduce both transaction costs and information asymmetries, factors typically associated with increased competition and societal welfare. However, online insurance platforms also give rise to challenges concerning consumer protection and competition that should …

9 Month Results Show U.S. P/C Insurance Pivot to Big Profit: A.M. Best

The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry’s net underwriting income has so far swung from a massive loss in 2017 to substantial profit, according to an A.M. Best report. Carriers booked $3.5 billion in net underwriting income for the first nine months …

State Specialist P/C Carriers Identified for 2018

The Demotech Company Classification System categorizes insurers into one of 11 categories created by Demotech based on the analysis of data reported by companies to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The 11 categories are Nationals, Near Nationals, Super …

New Markets

Campgrounds Market Detail: K&K Insurance Group Inc. (www. kandkinsurance.com) offers coverage for campgrounds, including private and franchised campgrounds with ancillary activities such as waterslides, amusement devices and motorized boating. Day camps are also eligible for coverage. Coverage available: general liability, …

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