Parting Shots

Communicating Effectively with Your Wholesaler

The managing general agent (MGA) has long been a part of the insurance sales process—but still remains a mystery to many insurance professionals. A working knowledge of MGAs will lead to a beneficial and profitable partnership. Many insurance carriers choose …

Communicating Effectively with Your Wholesaler

The managing general agent (MGA) has long been a part of the insurance sales process—but still remains a mystery to many insurance professionals. A working knowledge of MGAs will lead to a beneficial and profitable partnership. Many insurance carriers choose …

Where Will You Find Your Next Star CSR’

Like millions of Americans, I’ve had the privilege of having a fulfilling, lucrative career in the insurance industry—one which, like many other individuals, I landed into by chance. Yet it’s still very difficult for me to accept how many bright …

Where Will You Find Your Next Star CSR’

Like millions of Americans, I’ve had the privilege of having a fulfilling, lucrative career in the insurance industry—one which, like many other individuals, I landed into by chance. Yet it’s still very difficult for me to accept how many bright …

The World’s New Respect for the U.S.

Remarkably few events are timed precisely enough to shift the focus of an entire nation. In the last century only three come immediately to mind—August 1914, October 1929 and December 1941. While change is the only true constant in life, …

The World’s New Respect for the U.S.

Remarkably few events are timed precisely enough to shift the focus of an entire nation. In the last century only three come immediately to mind—August 1914, October 1929 and December 1941. While change is the only true constant in life, …

A Teutonic Call For ‘Unconditional Rethinking’ on Political Risk

The ramifications of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the insurance industry are becoming more and more apparent. While the attacks are portrayed as the worst ever on U.S. soil, the repercussions continue to affect numerous other countries. As the …

A Teutonic Call For ‘Unconditional Rethinking’ onPolitical Risk

The ramifications of the Sept.11 terrorist attacks on the insurance industry are becoming more and more apparent. While the attacks are portrayed as the worst ever on U.S.soil, the repercussions continue to affect numerous other countries. As the Bush Administration …

Are Insurers Really Asking the Governmentfor Help’

The term “Big Brother” has been tossed around casually since George Orwell introduced the term to the world in his novel, 1984. The concept of big government looking over the shoulder and into the bedrooms of ordinary citizens has become …

Are Insurers Really Asking the Government for Help’

The term “Big Brother” has been tossed around casually since George Orwell introduced the term to the world in his novel, 1984. The concept of big government looking over the shoulder and into the bedrooms of ordinary citizens has become …

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