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How robotic process automation can unlock the potential of human employees.
Posted: Nov 02, 2020
EPLI claims, especially the defense of, can be some of the biggest liabilities companies face today and for many smaller companies that are not able to deal with the financial impact, it can mean closing their doors permanently.
Posted: Nov 01, 2020
As many people begin to plan for winter months, MetLife Auto & Home® would like to provide the following auto and home safety tips for you to share with your customers.
Posted: Nov 01, 2020
Munich Re Specialty Insurance's Senior Living Facility product includes shared and per location professional and general liability limits, employee benefits liability, employers liability, as well as many more options.
Posted: Nov 01, 2020
November is National Caregivers Month, and while more than 70% of employees report having some sort of caregiving responsibility, nearly half are concerned about their ability to provide care to a loved one.
Posted: Nov 01, 2020
A mobile home park in Oregon burnt in a wildfire and the owners have walked away from their burnt mobile homes. The cost to remove the burnt mobiles from the insured’s property is $3,000 each.
Posted: Oct 29, 2020
Find out which states are in play, factors that will determine the winner and more in a short video from the Big “I.”
Posted: Oct 28, 2020
Charles Symington, Big “I" senior vice president of external, industry, and government affairs, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I" vice president of political affairs break down the 2020 presidential election.
Posted: Oct 28, 2020
This week, legislation for the “Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020" was introduced. The bipartisan legislation aims to help a greater number of Americans save for retirement while also creating a new financial incentive for small businesses to...
Posted: Oct 28, 2020
Charles Symington, Big “I" senior vice president of external, industry, and government affairs, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I" vice president of political affairs preview the 2020 congressional election.
Posted: Oct 28, 2020
By leveraging resources to ensure their agencies continue to thrive, agents can spend more time doing what matters most: advising their clients and training the next generation.
Posted: Oct 27, 2020
As agencies seek to create a competitive, sustainable advantage, more focus will be placed on a scalable and repeatable training environment.
Posted: Oct 26, 2020
Knowing your clientele will ensure you better understand their goals and needs and can market accordingly. Here are three ways to improve your marketing strategy.
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
Planning your perpetuation will ensure your future agency transition is successful.
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
COVID-19 has forced many businesses to operate remotely, creating additional risks for companies. Agents are in a great position to help ensure clients have appropriate cyber coverage in place during renewal.
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
Knowing your clientele will ensure you better understand their goals and needs and can market accordingly. Here are three ways to improve your marketing strategy.
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
COVID-19 has forced many businesses to operate remotely, creating additional risks for companies. Agents are in a great position to help ensure clients have appropriate cyber coverage in place during renewal.
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
"The biggest impact has been technology, especially for the freight forwarding community because they were always responsible for completing the insurance certificates," says independent agent Robert Lamb. "About 10 years ago, these online systems ca...
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
An insured’s 2018 Mercedes windshield needed to be replaced. The insured has comprehensive coverage with a $250 deductible, but the carrier denied original equipment manufacturer coverage for the windshield.
Posted: Oct 22, 2020
This week the U.S. Senate failed to pass a Republican proposal to provide Americans with $500 billion in additional COVID-19 relief. As negotiations continue, the Big “I" continues to advocate for issues important to members including additional PPP...
Posted: Oct 21, 2020
Straightforward and simple e-newsletters can be an effective way for independent agents to communicate and connect with clients. Here are five ways to make e-newsletters work for you.
Posted: Oct 21, 2020
Of nearly 3,000 affiliated and unaffiliated insurers, 142 instances exist where one insurer has nearly an identical name to another different insurer. Accurate names matter when it comes to finding the financial strength of an insurer.
Posted: Oct 20, 2020
Customer expectations are changing rapidly, and digital transformation is critical to keeping pace. Here are three ways agents can think more digitally to prepare for this changing tide.
Posted: Oct 20, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic makes wildfire preparation and response even more challenging. Here are factors independent agents should take into account to help their clients navigate wildfire risk mitigation during COVID-19.
Posted: Oct 19, 2020
The Wright Specialty municipality insurance program offers property-casualty insurance coverages and services for municipalities, water-related districts and special purpose districts.
Posted: Oct 18, 2020