November 3, 2009
The Smart Choice Agents Program, which currently serves 3,000 independent agencies in more than 30 states, announces the expansion of the program into Oregon. Kurt Van Sickle has been named the state’s director. “We are excited to have someone of …
November 1, 2009
When asked about current economic conditions, especially related to downsizing, many CEOs cite concerns surrounding human resources issues. How will terminated employees handle the situation? How might increased workloads for remaining employees affect the operation as a whole? How will …
November 1, 2009
Sales management is vitally important to the growth and survival of an agency. However, as important as it is, sales management does not have to be a full-time job in most firms. Often the task falls to an owner or …
November 1, 2009
Systems, Checklists and Manuals Among Tools Useful in Reducing Agency Errors I’ve been an insurance broker since 1974, although my principal occupation is as an attorney, practicing in insurance law. I have had many conversations with insurance agency managers, insurance …
November 1, 2009
When asked about current economic conditions, especially related to downsizing, many CEOs cite concerns surrounding human resources issues. How will terminated employees handle the situation? How might increased workloads for remaining employees affect the operation as a whole? How will …
November 1, 2009
When asked about current economic conditions, especially related to downsizing, many CEOs cite human resources concerns. How will terminated employees handle the situation? How might increased workloads for remaining employees affect the operation as a whole? How will productivity change? …
November 1, 2009
Eagan Insurance Agency, based in Metairie, La., has added six insurance professionals to its staff. Joining the family business are Andrew Eagan and David Strassel, both members of the fifth generation of the Eagan family to actively participate in the …
November 1, 2009
Companies that have faced reduced settlements from an insurance carrier often ask why they were not notified that coverage would be restricted. When asked about current economic conditions, especially related to downsizing, many CEOs cite concerns surrounding human resources issues. …
November 1, 2009
Systems, Checklists, Guidelines, Manuals Among Tools Useful in Reducing Agency Errors I have been an insurance broker since 1974. However, my principal occupation is attorney, practicing in insurance law. I have had many conversations with insurance agency managers, insurance agents …
October 29, 2009
Cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, computers, e-mail, the list goes on and on of technological inventions that are part of our everyday lives. The observation that electronic data density doubles every 18 months—was first conceived in the mid-60’s by …