Operations News

Agents Program Extends to Oregon

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 …

Vacant Buildings: A Side Effect of Downsizing

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 …

Managing Producers: How to Set Sales Goals and Monitor Performance

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 …

It’s Time to Review Essential Procedures for Managing Agents’ E&O Exposures

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 …

Vacant Buildings: A Side Effect of Downsizing

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 …

Condolidations, Downsizing Trigger Need for Vacant Building Coverage

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? …

People

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 …

Vacant Buildings: A Side Effect of Downsizing

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. …

It’s Time to Review Essential Procedures for Managing E&O

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 …

Where to Find Coverage for Increasing Data Breach Exposure

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 …