Rough Notes

DRIVERS PUT A COMPANY AT RISK

DRIVERS PUT A COMPANY AT RISK Eight recommendations to protect a fleet, regardless of size According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, while Americans drove less in 2020 due to The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

REAP THE REWARDS OF PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION

REAP THE REWARDS OF PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION Reworking incentives   You really do get the behavior you reward. If you are experiencing behaviors you don’t want, look for the reward you The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

IS DISTRACTION HOLDING YOUR AGENCY BACK?

IS DISTRACTION HOLDING YOUR AGENCY BACK? Simplify, prioritize and focus   Even the very top producers  will admit that distractions are their number one nemesis. Despite being extremely intelligent, capable The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

CANCEL CULTURE

CANCEL CULTURE A virus plaguing the insurance industry   [T]he work we have done for many years has essentially remained unchanged. What has dramatically changed, however, are the ways work The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

AGENCY OF THE MONTH THE TEAM APPROACH

AGENCY OF THE MONTH AGENCY OF THE MONTH THE TEAM APPROACH Pennsylvania agency stresses P.S.-Personal Service-since I928 By Dennis Pillsbury One of the things that I’ve learned over the years The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

THINKING AHEAD 2022 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

THINKING AHEAD: 2022 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Add “improving your agency’s digital footprint” to the list By Chip Bacciocco What do insurance customers want in an online shopping experience? For independent The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING, DISCIPLINE AND DETERMINATION

Salute to Service PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING, DISCIPLINE AND DETERMINATION Military work ethics prepared veterans for insurance careers By Christopher W. Cook The past few installments of my Salute to Service The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

EMPLOYERS FOCUS-RECRUITMENT-RETENTION

EMPLOYERS FOCUS ON RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION Reviewing benefits and work practices in a tight labor market By Thomas A. McCoy, CLU   More than half of employers (56%) made no The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

WHO IS INSURED BUSINESS AUTO

Coverage Concerns CONSIDERING THE RISKS OF WHO IS INSURED ON BUSINESS AUTO The commercial auto policy, commonly known as business auto, is one of the most popular commercial insurance products The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

BENEFITS AGENCY: DRIVEN BY DATA

Capitalizing on Benefits   By Len Strazewski Employee benefits is a numbers game—based on headcounts, claims statistics, and data analysis. But customer service and community engagement are what wins the The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

AGENCY OF THE MONTH THE TEAM APPROACH Pennsylvania agency stresses P.S.-Personal Service-since I928

AGENCY OF THE MONTH THE TEAM APPROACH   The Rossbacher Insurance Group team. Pennsylvania agency stresses P.S.- Personal Service- since I928 By Dennis Pillsbury One of the things that I’ve The post

Posted: Oct 28, 2021

THINKING AHEAD: 2022 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

  THINKING AHEAD: 2022 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Add “improving your agency’s digital footprint” to the list   By Chip Bacciocco What do insurance customers want in an online shopping experience? The post

Posted: Oct 28, 2021

PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING, DISCIPLINE AND DETERMINATION Military work ethics prepared veterans for i...

Salute to Service PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING, DISCIPLINE AND DETERMINATION   Military work ethics prepared veterans for insurance careers By Christopher W. Cook The past few installments of my Salute to The post

Posted: Oct 28, 2021

AN AID FOR THE HARD OF HEARING

The Young Pro-Files AN AID FOR THE HARD OF HEARING Indiana young pro advocates for families affected by hearing loss   By Christopher W. Cook In the insurance industry, certain The post

Posted: Oct 28, 2021

EMPLOYERS FOCUS ON RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

EMPLOYERS FOCUS ON RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION Reviewing benefits and work practices in a tight labor market By Thomas A. McCoy, CLU More than half of employers (56%) made no changes The post

Posted: Oct 28, 2021

CONSIDERING THE RISKS OF WHO IS INSURED ON BUSINESS AUTO Understanding the intricacies of the term “...

  Knowing who is insured, how the language of the policy creates traps, and what producers and risk managers can do to help, can make a world of difference at The post

Posted: Oct 28, 2021

SPECIALTY LINES MARKETS FOCUS ON SOCIAL SERVICES AND NONPROFITS

SPECIALTY LINES MARKETS FOCUS ON SOCIAL SERVICES AND NONPROFITS By Lori Widmer When the world stopped due to the pandemic, there was even more need for social services and nonprofit The post

Posted: Oct 28, 2021

Capitalizing On Benefits -Driven By Data

Capitalizing on Benefits By Len Strazewski Employee benefits is a numbers game—based on headcounts, claims statistics, and data analysis. But customer service and community engagement are what wins the game The post

Posted: Oct 27, 2021

THE BLACK BOX IN A BLACK BOX

Many agents concede the value of credit history for predicting loss experience, and some relish how credit-based scoring has helped eliminate crude pricing tiers and multiplied purchasing options. What’s changing? The post

Posted: Oct 12, 2021

TOP 5 WAYS TO HELP A CLIENT HAVING ADJUSTER ISSUES

Dealing with the aftermath of an incident that requires repairs can be frustrating, infuriating, and even anxiety inducing. Don’t let emotions boil over into your relationship with the client. TOP The post

Posted: Oct 12, 2021

ACHIEVING WORK/LIFE BALANCE

AGENCY OF THE MONTH ACHIEVING WORK/LIFE BALANCE Wisconsin-based agency extends family environment across 26 offices in two states By Dennis Pillsbury “The primary reason that we are one of the The post

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

NAVIGATING A HARDENING CYBER INSURANCE MARKET

NAVIGATING A HARDENING CYBER INSURANCE MARKET With risks increasing, insurers look at the broader book of business regarding cyber By Lori Widmer Even the new kid on the block experiences The post

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

A CAREER BY CHANCE

The Young Pro-Files A CAREER BY CHANCE Encounter at college job fair leads to the insurance industry By Christopher W. Cook In the insurance industry, certain dedicated young professionals stand The post

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

PRACTITIONERS SHARE INTERNAL, EXTERNAL MARKETING CHALLENGES

PRACTITIONERS SHARE INTERNAL, EXTERNAL MARKETING CHALLENGES First-ever IMCA CMO Council “State of Insurance Marketing” research findings revealed By Kevin Jenné Worthy marketers always look to research customers, prospects or competitors Th...

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

LESSONS FROM THE PAST YEAR: MAKING REMOTE WORK AN AGENCY ADVANTAGE

LESSONS FROM THE PAST YEAR: MAKING REMOTE WORK AN AGENCY ADVANTAGE Moving forward, it’s a good time to take a strategic look at options By Maura C. Ciccarelli Independent agencies The post

Posted: Sep 30, 2021