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A comprehensive environmental insurance strategy is one of the best options for protecting against the catastrophic environmental- and pollution-related problems that can occur on any site development.
Posted: Jul 24, 2022
The new product provides coverages for a wide range of farming and ranching operations, including hobby farms, ranches, small to mid-sized farms, large farms and complex farming operations.
Posted: Jul 24, 2022
The new product provides coverages for a wide range of farming and ranching operations, including hobby farms, ranches, small to mid-sized farms, large farms and complex farming operations.
Posted: Jul 24, 2022
Many business owners have not considered the impact changes in the business environment will have on their insurance requirements.
Posted: Jul 24, 2022
Many business owners have not considered the impact changes in the business environment will have on their insurance requirements.
Posted: Jul 24, 2022
How are defense costs handled in this scenario? Is the insured responsible for these costs?
Posted: Jul 21, 2022
If enacted, the “American Data Privacy and Protection Act" (ADPPA) would create a national standard on the kinds of data companies can gather from individuals and how they can use it.
Posted: Jul 20, 2022
The purpose of the hearing was to gather stakeholder and industry perspectives on the current state of the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP).
Posted: Jul 20, 2022
Legislation includes the SAFE Banking Act preventing criminal prosecution against agents engaging with cannabis-related legitimate businesses, as well as the Hermit's Peak Fire Assistance Act.
Posted: Jul 20, 2022
Successful agency principals don't rely on vendors' sales messages to convince busy teams to adopt new technologies—they demonstrate leadership, real value and time savings.
Posted: Jul 19, 2022
There were 427 announced insurance agency mergers and acquisitions during the first half of 2022, up 16% from 369 for the same period in 2021, according to OPTIS Partners.
Posted: Jul 17, 2022
"As the workforce continues to be lean, we are seeing significant stressors on employers and employees," says independent agent Michael Harter. "There have been increases in workplace violence claims, mental health claims and injury claims related to...
Posted: Jul 17, 2022
"As the workforce continues to be lean, we are seeing significant stressors on employers and employees," says independent agent Michael Harter. "There have been increases in workplace violence claims, mental health claims and injury claims related to...
Posted: Jul 17, 2022
While business owners continue to face challenges, here are three ways independent agents can differentiate themselves and add value to their clients.
Posted: Jul 17, 2022
While business owners continue to face challenges, here are three ways independent agents can differentiate themselves and add value to their clients.
Posted: Jul 17, 2022
How should the agency respond? And how can agencies curb the trend of COI requests becoming more and more onerous?
Posted: Jul 14, 2022
To pay for proposed spending, Senate Democrats are considering including two tax increases that would fall entirely on small businesses.
Posted: Jul 13, 2022
After the Big “I” and other trade organizations noted concerns, the U.S. House of Representatives Rules Committee deemed the amendment was not in order.
Posted: Jul 13, 2022
Here are some ways to take advantage of the summer months by taking actions that your employees will appreciate and value.
Posted: Jul 12, 2022
A clearly defined loss run strategy is a must for agencies looking to expand their commercial lines business. Here’s how to ease the process to increase your agency’s completion rate.
Posted: Jul 06, 2022
Top producers can model a strong work ethic and be a source of truth and insight for new staff members. However, the role of a producer is different than that of a coach or a trainer.
Posted: Jul 05, 2022
"My educational background is in tech, so it’s been important for me to have an open mind and listen to my peers, especially people that have been in the industry for decades because they want you to succeed," says independent agent Jesus Lopez. "Not...
Posted: Jun 28, 2022
"We need to use social media platforms to debunk the myths about insurance and show how great the industry is," says young agent Leah Robinson. "We really are a service industry at heart, and I think we need to show that more to people."
Posted: Jun 28, 2022
"We need to use social media platforms to debunk the myths about insurance and show how great the industry is," says young agent Leah Robinson. "We really are a service industry at heart, and I think we need to show that more to people."
Posted: Jun 28, 2022
"Giving younger folks the opportunity to share their experience will change the way people perceive the career path," says Ashley Arikawa. "I was initially drawn to my current employer because of the company culture and had no prior knowledge of the...
Posted: Jun 21, 2022