Not many independent insurance agents can claim the title of a Golden Agent, or those with close to 50 years experience under their belt. But those who can have a few secrets to their success. Golden Agents share a passion …
The exclusive 2008 Insurance Journal Survey of Young Agents asked independent agents under 40 years old what they like least about being an independent agent. Here’s what some of the 360 agents who took the survey had to say: Lack …
As the workforce ages, organizations are faced with challenges in assimilating new workers with older workers who are reaching retirement age. A study from the American Society of Training and Development shows that 76 million Baby Boomers, those born between …
Golden Eagle Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company based in San Diego, has appointed Dennis Levesque to regional vice president, Southern Region and Michael Teng to vice president of underwriting effective March 17, 2008. Levesque has been a …
Since the March 10 issue of Insurance Journal puts the spotlight on agency salaries (Who’s Worth What? Insurance Journal’s Annual Agency Salary Survey), it’s only fair that the compensation of corporate CEOs come in for some scrutiny as well. No, …
How to find new and existing leads in the collector auto market Everyone knows a car guy. Maybe he’s the neighbor who spends entire weekends in his driveway — armed with a toothbrush, cotton swabs and chamois cloths — meticulously …
Illinois Insurance Director Michael McRaith recently announced a statewide effort to enforce Illinois’ statutes regarding certificates of insurance and warns producers and companies that violations can result in significant penalties. “The issue of amending or altering certificates of insurance that …
Progressive, Massachusetts Progressive Insurance said it plans to begin selling personal auto insurance in Massachusetts starting May 1 if state regulators approve the company’s rate filings, which it submitted to the Bay State’s insurance department this morning. The Mayfield Village, …
If one more expert complains about retiring baby boomers, the aging workforce, the coming shortage of young workers and what a problem all of this is going to be for employers, they may just get whacked with my walker. Many …
Hiring employees is a process crucial to the success of a business. Finding and keeping a good producer is even more crucial, since that person is responsible for growth in new sales. Therefore, the right selection and retention of a …
