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Late last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $50,000 or less.
Posted: Oct 14, 2020
Where will the next generation of employees come from? Invest encourages high school and community college students to join independent insurance agencies by teaching them the skills they will need to be successful in their careers.
Posted: Oct 13, 2020
Up your agency website's search engine optimization game by developing your content around specific keywords so customers can find your business.
Posted: Oct 12, 2020
Restaurateurs have had to dramatically change their business models to ensure survival. Here are four ways the food service industry is adapting.
Posted: Oct 11, 2020
"I have worked hand in hand with business owners and understand that protecting the assets they have worked long and hard to acquire are a top priority," says independent agent Denise Byarley. "Our agency feels that the restaurant market, even in rur...
Posted: Oct 11, 2020
"I have worked hand in hand with business owners and understand that protecting the assets they have worked long and hard to acquire are a top priority," says independent agent Denise Byarley. "Our agency feels that the restaurant market, even in rur...
Posted: Oct 11, 2020
Join a free and exclusive webinar, New Business Acquisition in the Digital Age, to be held on Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. ET.
Posted: Oct 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may make planning your exit look more appealing than ever.
Posted: Oct 11, 2020
The third quarter of 2020 saw the composite rate for personal lines in the U.S. increase by 5%. Commercial insurance also saw increases on every line of coverage and industry class during this period.
Posted: Oct 11, 2020
The Miscellaneous Professional Liability product covers liability and defense costs from claims that allege errors or omissions in the rendering of professional services.
Posted: Oct 11, 2020
Restaurateurs have had to dramatically change their business models to ensure survival. Here are four ways the food service industry is adapting.
Posted: Oct 11, 2020
The Miscellaneous Professional Liability product covers liability and defense costs from claims that allege errors or omissions in the rendering of professional services.
Posted: Oct 11, 2020
The Big “I" continues to advocate for simplifying the loan forgiveness process for small businesses as the SBA begins approving loan forgiveness applications.
Posted: Oct 07, 2020
As the Latino population continues to increase in the U.S. now is the time for independent agents to seize the opportunity and develop expertise around Hispanic customers.
Posted: Oct 06, 2020
Don't be afraid to do old things in brand new ways, invest in education, and other lessons from over two decades in the industry.
Posted: Oct 05, 2020
Facing mandated dine-in closures, reduced foot traffic and increasing expenses, restaurant owners have been forced to develop a new business model to ensure survival.
Posted: Oct 04, 2020
The new Smart Secure product by Selective provides customers with access to integrated smart home security devices and monthly monitoring.
Posted: Oct 04, 2020
If you’ve been considering retirement, transitioning your agency is still possible in the current environment.
Posted: Oct 04, 2020
Social distancing is leading to a boost in off-road vehicle sales. Here are six tips to help you make sure your clients are covered.
Posted: Oct 04, 2020
Social distancing is leading to a boost in off-road vehicle sales. Here are some tips to help you make sure your clients are covered.
Posted: Oct 04, 2020
The annual 2020 Insurance Barometer Study gives an overview of what consumers think, want and need when it comes to their finances and insurance. Here are three key consumer trends over the past decade.
Posted: Oct 04, 2020
How agents are putting growth and long-term strategy at the center of perpetuation plans.
Posted: Oct 02, 2020
An insured owns a winery. Due to lingering smoke from nearby wildfires, the grapes, which were in various stages of the harvesting process, sustained damage.
Posted: Oct 01, 2020
Earlier this week, President Trump signed into law government funding legislation that would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through Sept. 30, 2021.
Posted: Sep 30, 2020
Earlier this week the Big “I” joined several organizations representing small businesses in sending a letter urging the House of Representatives to pass legislation that would provide access to additional capital that would assist small businesses an...
Posted: Sep 30, 2020