ASI Agent Hub
A blog for agents to learn about industry standards and trends, interact with other agents, and share insights across the insurance community.
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Sales
Why It’s Easier to Sell Insurance to Others In Your Age Group
When it comes to selling insurance, you have to focus on the buyer…and focusing on the buyer starts with thinking about who they are. Are they male or female? Single or m… Read More about Why It’s Easier to Sell Insurance to Others In Your Age Group
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Claims
How to Help Clients After a Hurricane
It’s easier to forget how powerful Mother Nature can truly be—that is, until a natural disaster strikes, leaving families left to recover from a catastrophic event. As w… Read More about How to Help Clients After a Hurricane
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Industry Information
5 Factors That Can Affect Homeowner Insurance Premiums
As an insurance agent, it’s imperative to review your client’s insurance coverage on a regular basis. This helps to ensure that their current coverage is up to date with… Read More about 5 Factors That Can Affect Homeowner Insurance Premiums
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Claims
How to Advise Your Clients: Is Cosmetic Damage Covered by Home Insurance?
Home insurance policies can be difficult to navigate no matter how long you have been in the industry. So when it comes to areas of home insurance coverage that seem to a… Read More about How to Advise Your Clients: Is Cosmetic Damage Covered by Home Insurance?
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Industry Information
Top Insurance Trends This Fall
Between never-ending advancements in technology and ever-changing consumer needs, staying up to date on the latest in insurance trends is a must. Not only does doing so h… Read More about Top Insurance Trends This Fall
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Career Tips
How to Become a Licensed Insurance Agent in Florida
Insurance is a challenging industry, but being an insurance agent is also one of the most rewarding careers you can have. If you’ve been eager to take the next step and l… Read More about How to Become a Licensed Insurance Agent in Florida
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Industry Information
Selling Your Clients on Sinkhole Insurance and Why It’s Not Covered by Home Insurance
Living in Florida, we’re no strangers to stingrays, sunburns, and … sinkholes. It seems like sinkholes make headlines each year, like this large sinkhole that recently op… Read More about Selling Your Clients on Sinkhole Insurance and Why It’s Not Covered by Home Insurance
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Career Tips
The Most Common Mistakes New Insurance Agents Make
On top of offering bountiful career opportunities and room for growth, the insurance industry is a great opportunity for those eager to make a difference in the lives of… Read More about The Most Common Mistakes New Insurance Agents Make
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Sales
Why Should You Insure Your Vacation Home?
Having a vacation home is a luxury and often a good investment for your clients. But there are important factors your clients need to consider when it comes to owning a s… Read More about Why Should You Insure Your Vacation Home?
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Industry Information
The Importance of Seasonality in the Insurance Industry
When it comes to marketing your insurance products and services, what are your go-to strategies? While traditional marketing strategies can be effective, if you’re not th… Read More about The Importance of Seasonality in the Insurance Industry
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Marketing
This Year’s Most Creative Marketing Ideas for Insurance Agents
You don’t need to be a professional marketer to know that the internet has changed how we do business. No matter what industry you’re in, nearly everyone can benefit from… Read More about This Year’s Most Creative Marketing Ideas for Insurance Agents
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Marketing
Pros and Cons of Using Social Media in the Insurance Business
With nearly everyone in the modern age on social media platforms, it is no surprise that businesses have begun utilizing them to reel in customers and build brand recogni… Read More about Pros and Cons of Using Social Media in the Insurance Business
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Career Tips
3 Ways New Agents Can Overcome the ‘Too-Young’ Stigma
Being an insurance agent is hard work. Being a young insurance agent can be even harder. No matter how educated you are, how much training you’ve had, or how much experie… Read More about 3 Ways New Agents Can Overcome the ‘Too-Young’ Stigma
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Marketing
3 Reasons Insurance Agents Should Embrace Community-Based Marketing
As an insurance agent, you know just how important marketing is to your business. You’ve researched best practices for marketing; you’ve created accounts on relevant soci… Read More about 3 Reasons Insurance Agents Should Embrace Community-Based Marketing
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Marketing
4 Social Media Tactics for Insurance Agencies
Social media is bigger and more important than ever. And while your agency is likely already set up on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn… Read More about 4 Social Media Tactics for Insurance Agencies
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Claims
Top Home Insurance Claims During the Summer
Summer is finally here. Now’s the time for the great outdoors and … common insurance claims. More homeowners experience property damage during summer than any other time… Read More about Top Home Insurance Claims During the Summer
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Management
How to Help Your Clients Prepare for Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. If your clients live in a region that is prone to hurricanes, preparedness can’t be stres… Read More about How to Help Your Clients Prepare for Hurricane Season
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Claims
Top Home Insurance Claims During the Summer
Summer is finally here. Now’s the time for the great outdoors and … common insurance claims. More homeowners experience property damage during summer than any other time… Read More about Top Home Insurance Claims During the Summer
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Career Tips
5 Habits of Highly Effective Insurance Agents
Many say motivation is what gets you started, but habit is what keeps you going. This couldn’t be truer for highly effective insurance agents. But what habits set apart t… Read More about 5 Habits of Highly Effective Insurance Agents
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Management
Insurance Agent Customer Service Tactics That Make a Difference
Just because insurance is a commodity, doesn’t mean you should treat your clients with subpar customer service. In everything you do, there’s always an opportunity to do… Read More about Insurance Agent Customer Service Tactics That Make a Difference
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Management
4 Benefits of Becoming a Progressive Home Agent
Progressive Home provides numerous benefits that allow insurance agents the ability to grow their customer base and retain existing clients. If you aren’t already a Progr… Read More about 4 Benefits of Becoming a Progressive Home Agent
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Career Tips
3 Things Every New Insurance Agent Should Know
Starting a new career in insurance can be intimidating for anyone — growing your clientele base, gathering referrals, and finding creative ways to stay ahead of the compe… Read More about 3 Things Every New Insurance Agent Should Know
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Claims
Top 5 Spring Insurance Hazards That Might Not Be Covered by Insurance
Springtime is quickly approaching, meaning warmer temperature, melting snow and rain showers are on the way too. But while the weather may be a nice change from the winte… Read More about Top 5 Spring Insurance Hazards That Might Not Be Covered by Insurance
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Management
How Partnering With a Real Estate Broker Can Improve Your Insurance Agency
As an insurance agent, working with strategic partners to build your clientele can be monumentally beneficial. Real estate brokers, for example, are a great resource as t… Read More about How Partnering With a Real Estate Broker Can Improve Your Insurance Agency
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Industry Information
4 Prospective Questions About Condo Insurance
Not all living structures are created equal. While homeowners have to think about basements, attics, yards and the like, condo owners have a list of other considerations.… Read More about 4 Prospective Questions About Condo Insurance
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Management
3 New Year’s Resolutions Your Agency Should Keep
With the New Year in full swing, now is the perfect time to kick those resolutions in high gear if you haven’t already. But while many of us resolve to eat better, get mo… Read More about 3 New Year’s Resolutions Your Agency Should Keep
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Marketing
5 Marketing Ideas for Insurance Agents In 2017
The insurance business has been and always will be about building trustworthy relationships with your policyholders. But just because the end goal of insurance hasn’t cha… Read More about 5 Marketing Ideas for Insurance Agents In 2017
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Marketing
5 Marketing Ideas for Insurance Agents In 2017
The insurance business has been and always will be about building trustworthy relationships with your policyholders. But just because the end goal of insurance hasn’t cha… Read More about 5 Marketing Ideas for Insurance Agents In 2017
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Marketing
10 Online Resources for Insurance Agents
As an insurance agent, staying up to date on industry news, trends and the like is so important. But with so many resources available on the internet these days, it can b… Read More about 10 Online Resources for Insurance Agents
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Industry Information
10 Online Resources for Insurance Agents
As an insurance agent, staying up to date on industry news, trends and the like is so important. But with so many resources available on the internet these days, it can b… Read More about 10 Online Resources for Insurance Agents
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Industry Information
5 Ways to Sell Insurance On Value Instead of Price
Any agent can sell insurance on price alone, but it takes a skilled agent to sell insurance on value. As an insurance agent, it’s important to connect with prospects on a… Read More about 5 Ways to Sell Insurance On Value Instead of Price
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Sales
5 Ways to Sell Insurance On Value Instead of Price
Any agent can sell insurance on price alone, but it takes a skilled agent to sell insurance on value. As an insurance agent, it’s important to connect with prospects on a… Read More about 5 Ways to Sell Insurance On Value Instead of Price
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Sales
5 Elements of the Perfect Sales Call
Homeowners insurance is something we all need, but let’s face it — how many people actually want to talk about homeowner’s insurance? And more specifically, how many peop… Read More about 5 Elements of the Perfect Sales Call
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Career Tips
Bridging the Gap: How to Foster Great Relationships Between Insurance Vets and New Agents
It’s no surprise that the insurance agency has never been known for attracting millennials. In fact, the average insurance agent is 59 years old. But in the next three ye… Read More about Bridging the Gap: How to Foster Great Relationships Between Insurance Vets and New Agents
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Marketing
3 Ways to Leverage Group Sales
As an insurance agent, you likely have a series of strategies you use to find prospective clients. While meeting with clients on an individual basis is necessary at times… Read More about 3 Ways to Leverage Group Sales
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Management
Tips for Creating a Referral Rewards Program for Your Insurance Agency
As an insurance agent, referrals are an integral element of garnering new leads and clients. But in order to boost the amount of referrals sent to you or your agency, it’… Read More about Tips for Creating a Referral Rewards Program for Your Insurance Agency
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Management
3 Challenges Generalist Insurance Agencies Face and How to Overcome Them
Between new technology and the ever-changing market, generalist insurance agencies face myriad challenges that specialist insurance agencies might not. However, by analyz… Read More about 3 Challenges Generalist Insurance Agencies Face and How to Overcome Them
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Industry Information
6 Facts About the History of Insurance
As an insurance agent, you’re passionate about helping your clients protect themselves and their valuables against the unexpected. But where exactly did the insurance ind… Read More about 6 Facts About the History of Insurance
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Industry Information
3 Things to Know About Seasonal Property Insurance
Because homeowners insurance differs from seasonal property insurance, it’s important your clients fully understand the differences and what it means for them and the pol… Read More about 3 Things to Know About Seasonal Property Insurance
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Technology
4 Elements Your Insurance Agency’s Website Must Have
Today, having a website for your insurance agency is no longer just a nice-to-have — it’s a must-have. But if your website isn’t effectively reaching users and converting… Read More about 4 Elements Your Insurance Agency’s Website Must Have
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Marketing
3 Digital Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agencies
In today’s digital-centric world, relying solely on your face-to-face sales skills isn’t enough. In order to take full advantage of the opportunities available, it’s impo… Read More about 3 Digital Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agencies
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Management
5 Retention Tips Every Insurance Agent Should Know
As an insurance agent, closing a sale is your end goal — but the hard work doesn’t stop there. In order to build and maintain a successful insurance agency, retention is… Read More about 5 Retention Tips Every Insurance Agent Should Know
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Claims
Top Winter Homeowner’s Insurance Claims
Whether you love or hate the snow, it’s something that many of us have to deal with during the winter months. Unfortunately, we also have to deal with the potentially dam… Read More about Top Winter Homeowner’s Insurance Claims
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Career Tips
Top Reasons New Insurance Agents Fail
The insurance industry offers incredible opportunities for those passionate about helping others — but the road to success isn’t always as easy as it may look. Now more t… Read More about Top Reasons New Insurance Agents Fail
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Sales
Quick Tips for Closing Sales Every Insurance Agent Needs to Know
No matter what kind of insurance you sell, as an agent, closing a sale is your end goal. If you’re in a slump or looking to size up your sales skills, read the following… Read More about Quick Tips for Closing Sales Every Insurance Agent Needs to Know
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Claims
How to Help Clients Following a Catastrophic Event
As an insurance agent, you are there for your clients during some of the most difficult times of their lives. So when a catastrophic event occurs, it’s important that you… Read More about How to Help Clients Following a Catastrophic Event
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Career Tips
6 Qualities That Make a Great Insurance Agent
Being a good insurance agent requires a unique mixture of qualities. But what sets a good insurance agent apart from a great insurance agent? If you’re looking to go from… Read More about 6 Qualities That Make a Great Insurance Agent
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Career Tips
5 Tips for New Insurance Agents
As a new insurance agent navigating the world of sales, customer service, agency management and the like, feeling overwhelmed is more than understandable. The reality of… Read More about 5 Tips for New Insurance Agents
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Sales
3 Ways to Leverage Seasonality and Current Events to Sell Insurance
Seasonality and current events play a large role in both selling insurance and marketing yourself as an agent. If Florida is having an active hurricane season during the… Read More about 3 Ways to Leverage Seasonality and Current Events to Sell Insurance
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Marketing
How Agents Can Use Social Media to Learn About Clients
Social media is powerful. Not only can it help grow your following, increase engagement and drive sales, but it can be a great tool to learn about your clients too. Once… Read More about How Agents Can Use Social Media to Learn About Clients
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Marketing
4 Ways Insurance Agents Should Be Using Social Media to Make Sales
Does your agency utilize social media platforms to boost agency awareness and engagement, or is your internet presence currently lacking? Whether you have yet to take adv… Read More about 4 Ways Insurance Agents Should Be Using Social Media to Make Sales
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Sales
Get Out of an Insurance Sales Slump With These 3 Tips
Just like any business, insurance sales have their ups and downs. While everyone wants to have more highs than lows, slumps are inevitable. So how can you help your agent… Read More about Get Out of an Insurance Sales Slump With These 3 Tips
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Claims
Common Insurance Claims In The Fall
The fall season brings lots of things: colder weather, beautiful foliage … and different types of claims adjusters commonly see. This is likely because that same colder w… Read More about Common Insurance Claims In The Fall
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Industry Information
Condo vs. Homeowners Insurance
In numerous ways, buying a condo and a home are one in the same. Both give you the freedom of owning your own space, but with each type of property, you are responsible f… Read More about Condo vs. Homeowners Insurance
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Sales
How to Sell Umbrella Insurance
As an insurance agent, selling policies is challenging enough. So when it comes to selling umbrella insurance, it can be an even bigger challenge since clients often don’… Read More about How to Sell Umbrella Insurance
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Industry Information
Top States With Flash Flood Hazards
Did you know in the past five years, all 50 states have experienced either a flood or a flash flood? Moreover, the total flood insurance claims average more than $3.5 bil… Read More about Top States With Flash Flood Hazards
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Sales
5 Questions to Ask Prospective Clients
As an insurance agent, one of the biggest challenges you face is generating leads and closing sales. But when it comes to finalizing a deal, you might be overlooking an i… Read More about 5 Questions to Ask Prospective Clients
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Industry Information
Top States with Wildfire Hazards
Did you know that nearly 900,000 homes across 13 states in the western U.S. are at “high” or “very high” risk for wildfires? Moreover, the estimated cost of reconstructio… Read More about Top States with Wildfire Hazards
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Sales
5 Challenges of Selling Insurance
Theodore Roosevelt said, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty …” — a quote that many will agree relates to the in… Read More about 5 Challenges of Selling Insurance
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Career Tips
7 Reasons to Love Selling Insurance
Selling insurance isn’t a job for just anyone. Sometimes there are long hours, rejection and more. But on the other hand, selling insurance can also be one of the most re… Read More about 7 Reasons to Love Selling Insurance
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Industry Information
Defining Flood and Water Damage for Your Customers
For homeowners, experiencing an extreme loss from water or flood damage is difficult already without having to worry about whether or not their insurance policy covers th… Read More about Defining Flood and Water Damage for Your Customers
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Management
How to Find New Talent for Your Agency
Are you expanding your agency and struggling to have the manpower to keep up with your growth? Or are you simply looking for new talent to add to your already strong team… Read More about How to Find New Talent for Your Agency
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Technology
Best Practices for Insurance Agency Websites
How does your agency currently stand out among the other agencies in your area? Even if you believe that your customer service and years of experience help differentiate… Read More about Best Practices for Insurance Agency Websites
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Management
Why Ethics Matter in Insurance
There are many important characteristics all insurers and insurance agencies should have. However, one of the most vital qualities is a company that has ethics and values… Read More about Why Ethics Matter in Insurance
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Technology
How to Create a Successful Insurance Blog
Gone are the days of blogging just for personal reasons. Over the last few years, blogging has become standard for nearly every business and industry as a way to educate… Read More about How to Create a Successful Insurance Blog
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Sales
7 Selling Tips Inspired by Basic Psychology
One thing nearly all great salespeople have in common is the ability to use psychology to their advantage. Some of them may just have a natural knack for tapping into the… Read More about 7 Selling Tips Inspired by Basic Psychology
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Technology
Why You Should Update Your Agency Management System
As an independent insurance agency, there are many challenges you may face as you grow, from dealing with difficult claims situations to staying competitive in a tough ma… Read More about Why You Should Update Your Agency Management System
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Industry Information
3 Things to Know About Builder’s Risk Insurance
Builder's risk insurance policies may not be something you write very often at your agency, but it is important to know some of the key factors at play with this type of… Read More about 3 Things to Know About Builder’s Risk Insurance
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Industry Information
3 Things to Know About Builder’s Risk Insurance
Builder’s risk insurance policies may not be something you write very often at your agency, but it is important to know some of the key factors at play with this type of… Read More about 3 Things to Know About Builder’s Risk Insurance
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Career Tips
5 Challenges of Being an Insurance Agent
As with any job, being an insurance agent will have both advantages and disadvantages. There are plenty of reasons to love an insurance agent career, from benefits and pa… Read More about 5 Challenges of Being an Insurance Agent
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Claims
Why You Should Educate Policyholders Pre-Claim
As you may know, one of the most important aspects of your role as an insurance agent is to assist your policyholders in the event of a claim. While this type of situatio… Read More about Why You Should Educate Policyholders Pre-Claim
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Claims
Hurricane Season Resources for Your Clients
Being a leader in the insurance industry requires more than just lead generation and high closing ratios — it means going above and beyond for your clients whenever possi… Read More about Hurricane Season Resources for Your Clients
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Management
How Business Coaching Could Help Your Agency
Reaching out to a business coach for your agency may feel unnecessary, especially if you’ve been in the insurance business for several years. You may, however, learn that… Read More about How Business Coaching Could Help Your Agency
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Sales
How to Boost Client Referrals for Your Agency
Asking your customers for referrals can seem intimidating or time-consuming, but it’s important to recognize the value referrals bring to insurance agencies. Without them… Read More about How to Boost Client Referrals for Your Agency
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Sales
3 Ways to Improve Online Insurance Sales Strategy
The expansion of the internet over the last decade has made it both easier and more difficult to grow a business. For an industry that has been largely stuck in the past,… Read More about 3 Ways to Improve Online Insurance Sales Strategy
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Management
3 Key Ways to Build Insurance Clientele
3 Key Ways to Build Insurance Clientele ASI Businesses depend on profits to survive and flourish. Insurance agencies in particular rely on selling pol… Read More about 3 Key Ways to Build Insurance Clientele
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Industry Information
3 Myths Clients Believe About Water Damage
Water damage is one of the most commonly misunderstood topics when it comes to homeowners insurance policies. Even though the policies you sell to your customers list dam… Read More about 3 Myths Clients Believe About Water Damage
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Career Tips
5 Best Traits of a Great Insurance Agent
Are you considering a career change to the insurance industry? Or are you involved in the hiring process at your agency? Whether you are trying to figure out if you’re a… Read More about 5 Best Traits of a Great Insurance Agent
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Marketing
5 Uncommon Ways to Network Your Agency
As you may already know, marketing your insurance agency to others in your community is vital to growth and success, especially these days. Now more than ever before, rea… Read More about 5 Uncommon Ways to Network Your Agency
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Marketing
7 Top Strategies for Agency Brand Awareness
Although it may not be something you think about often, brand awareness is a core part of your agency’s growth and success. While the brands of insurers you write for can… Read More about 7 Top Strategies for Agency Brand Awareness
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Career Tips
Choosing the Right Career in Insurance for You
Working in the insurance industry offers many benefits, from job stability and growth opportunities to a variety of career options to choose from. But how do you know whi… Read More about Choosing the Right Career in Insurance for You
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Career Tips
How to Advise Policyholders After a Flood
Natural disasters come in a variety of shapes and sizes, nearly all of which are unpredictable, showing up when we least expect them. After they have come and gone, howev… Read More about How to Advise Policyholders After a Flood
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Management
Why Your Agency Needs a Sales Manager
If you have a small agency that is still in the early stages of growing, having a top-notch sales team is highly important. However, for those that have expanded to 20, 3… Read More about Why Your Agency Needs a Sales Manager
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Management
Seven Tips for Cultivating Company Culture
Now more than ever young employees value a vibrant company culture — so much that it is greatly affecting company turnover rates and employee retention. One of the bigges… Read More about Seven Tips for Cultivating Company Culture
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Career Tips
Five Tips for New Insurance Agents
Are you new to the industry or have you recently joined an agency? Congratulations! You’re likely on your way to discovering the many benefits a career in insurance offer… Read More about Five Tips for New Insurance Agents
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Sales
5 Steps for Boosting Insurance Sales Leads
If you’re an insurance agent, then chances are you have a strong understanding of closing sales and communicating with a variety of people. While these are extremely vita… Read More about 5 Steps for Boosting Insurance Sales Leads
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Career Tips
7 Insurance Books All Agencies Should Read
One of the most important ways you can become a leader in the insurance industry is by continuing to educate yourself and provide helpful tools to your agents. Insurance… Read More about 7 Insurance Books All Agencies Should Read
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Industry Information
Climate Change and the Insurance Industry
Although climate change continues to be a debate within the political realm, other fields and industries are already preparing for its potential effects by creating solut… Read More about Climate Change and the Insurance Industry
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Management
3 Easy Ways for Agencies to Boost Positivity
Whether your agency has a hard time achieving a low employee turnover rate or simply has too much negativity moving around, it is in your best interest to invest a little… Read More about 3 Easy Ways for Agencies to Boost Positivity
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Marketing
How to Utilize Twitter to Promote Your Agency
Insurance has historically been an industry often stuck in the traditional mindset and is slow to change. Times are changing. Now more than ever insurers, independent age… Read More about How to Utilize Twitter to Promote Your Agency
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Career Tips
7 Habits of Highly Effective Insurance Agents
Despite the traditional idea that it only takes 21 days to form a new habit, recent studies suggest it can actually take three times as long on average. While simple habi… Read More about 7 Habits of Highly Effective Insurance Agents
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Sales
How to Revitalize Your Cold Calling Strategy
Have you been stuck in a sales slump lately? One culprit could be your approach to cold calling in order to gain more leads and customers. The insurance business does off… Read More about How to Revitalize Your Cold Calling Strategy
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Management
3 Reasons to Write an Annual Business Plan for Your Agency
Many millennials and younger entrepreneurs view traditional business methods as outdated and no longer necessary. However, one method is still just as important as ever:… Read More about 3 Reasons to Write an Annual Business Plan for Your Agency
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Career Tips
Best and Worst Phrases to Use When Selling Insurance
Whether you are a skilled and experienced agent or a beginner in the insurance industry, there are likely ways you can improve your sales practice — and it all starts wit… Read More about Best and Worst Phrases to Use When Selling Insurance
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Industry Information
Facts You Should Know About Commercial Property Coinsurance
Coinsurance in the property insurance industry can be a confusing topic. When an insured hears the word coinsurance, they may imagine that it works the same way as medica… Read More about Facts You Should Know About Commercial Property Coinsurance
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Sales
Luck vs. Skill: The Truth About Selling Insurance
Some people may believe that being a successful person in sales often depends on pure luck while others argue luck has nothing to do with it. So, which is it? Does sellin… Read More about Luck vs. Skill: The Truth About Selling Insurance
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Management
How to Get Your Agents Out of a Sales Slump
Your insurance agency’s success largely depends on the success of your agents. When your team is closing sales and providing top-notch customer service to policyholders,… Read More about How to Get Your Agents Out of a Sales Slump
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Management
Flood Endorsement vs. Flood Specific Policy: What’s the Difference?
As a property and casualty (P&C) insurance agent, one of the most important factors of your job is to ensure that your customers understand their policies, coverage l… Read More about Flood Endorsement vs. Flood Specific Policy: What’s the Difference?
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Marketing
Top Tips for Agents Using Social Media
With over one billion people on Facebook, 300 million on Twitter and 97 million on LinkedIn as of 2015, it is pretty clear social media is definitely not just a temporary… Read More about Top Tips for Agents Using Social Media
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Management
How Negativity Could Be Affecting Your Agency’s Success
It is no secret that negative people can often bring others down with them, spreading their emotional energy around as if it were the flu. Although there will always be h… Read More about How Negativity Could Be Affecting Your Agency’s Success
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Management
What Insurance Agencies Should Look for in New Hires
Many people today view insurance as a traditional industry that has often been conservative when it comes to making big changes. This can make it difficult for carriers a… Read More about What Insurance Agencies Should Look for in New Hires
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Marketing
How Insurers Can Use the Online World to Boost Business
Considering that almost 90 percent of the U.S. uses the Internet as of 2014 and over80 percent of consumers conduct online research before buying, it is no secret that th… Read More about How Insurers Can Use the Online World to Boost Business
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Sales
Top Three Ways to Improve Renters Insurance Sales Strategy
As with any sales-oriented job, selling insurance successfully often requires many skills and experience. Clear communication, helpful suggestions and understanding each… Read More about Top Three Ways to Improve Renters Insurance Sales Strategy
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Technology
The Importance of Having a Data Security Strategy for Insurers
As the old expression goes, “It’s better to be safe than sorry.” Yet, too many companies and financial institutions have fallen short of protecting themselves from hacker… Read More about The Importance of Having a Data Security Strategy for Insurers
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Management
Why You Should Offer Flood Insurance, Even When Not Required
As a P&C insurance agent, you will often find that many people who are not required to purchase flood insurance assume that this means they don’t need to worry about… Read More about Why You Should Offer Flood Insurance, Even When Not Required
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Claims
Four Things to Remember When Talking to Insureds About Claims
Claims handling processes can have a huge impact on how policyholders and their network of family and friends perceive you afterwards. Although the sale of a policy has i… Read More about Four Things to Remember When Talking to Insureds About Claims
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Industry Information
Steps Commercial Property Insurance Clients Can Take to Reduce Risk
Being a truly successful agent often involves more than just selling policy after policy, especially when it comes to commercial property insurance. Insurance is a relati… Read More about Steps Commercial Property Insurance Clients Can Take to Reduce Risk
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Management
How to Create a Great Relationship Between Insurance Vets and New Agents
The insurance industry is expected to change dramatically over the next few years. Nearly 50 percent of the insurance workforce is 45 or older, and about 25 percent of th… Read More about How to Create a Great Relationship Between Insurance Vets and New Agents
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Marketing
Advantages and Disadvantages of Facebook
Technology has certainly changed the insurance industry for the better. From using less paper to more efficient processes, the digital age has enabled insurers and agents… Read More about Advantages and Disadvantages of Facebook
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Technology
How Mobile Apps and Pictures May Change Insurance Claims Procedures
“There’s an app for that” is now such a common expression, it should come as no surprise that even the insurance industry is following suit by creating mobile apps for po… Read More about How Mobile Apps and Pictures May Change Insurance Claims Procedures
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Career Tips
Women and Insurance
Over the last few decades, women have made significant strides in the professional realm and across many industries. As they continue to push for equality in pay and oppo… Read More about Women and Insurance
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Management
4 Best Ways to Retain Top Agents
Maintaining a business with top producers in sales has its benefits, but can also have its disadvantages and risks. One problem many companies have, especially in the ins… Read More about 4 Best Ways to Retain Top Agents
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Marketing
5 Ways to Boost Agency Awareness Through Social Media
Have you thought about getting your agency set up on a few social media platforms this year? Or has your agency been on social media for a while, but you haven’t seen muc… Read More about 5 Ways to Boost Agency Awareness Through Social Media
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Industry Information
4 Homeownership Trends Impacting the Insurance Industry
There are many changes over the last few decades that have greatly impacted big business, including the insurance industry. The most successful companies, however, aren’t… Read More about 4 Homeownership Trends Impacting the Insurance Industry
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Industry Information
Potential Effects of Drones on the Property Insurance Industry
From military purposes to recreational use, drone technology is making waves in the 21st century and the insurance industry is taking notice. According to Claims Manageme… Read More about Potential Effects of Drones on the Property Insurance Industry
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Career Tips
Why You Should Consider a Career in Insurance
If you are unhappy with your current job or career, you are not alone. Studies show over 50 percent of Americans are not happy with the work they do. While there are a lo… Read More about Why You Should Consider a Career in Insurance
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Claims
How to Retain Customers Through Claims Experiences
Any time insureds experience a loss and have to file a claim, they are likely feeling angry, anxious, frustrated, scared, or a mix of these emotions. Chances are, they ar… Read More about How to Retain Customers Through Claims Experiences
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Industry Information
How the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Affects Commercial Property Insurance
Within the last decade, the insurance industry has had to adjust itself in light of major catastrophes. Although most of these stem from natural disasters like floods, to… Read More about How the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Affects Commercial Property Insurance
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Management
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Agencies in 2016
Two of the biggest ways companies succeed are evaluating results and planning for improvement. As we come to the end for this year and step closer to 2016, it’s a good id… Read More about 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Agencies in 2016
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Management
Follow the Leaders: Top Insurance Blogs to Follow
Whether you are an insurance veteran who has been around for a while or a new agent just learning the ropes, there are many resources available to help you stay up to dat… Read More about Follow the Leaders: Top Insurance Blogs to Follow
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Management
3 Ways Philanthropy Can Benefit Your Agency
With the expansion of the Internet and social media, it can be easy to fall into the habit of marketing your insurance agency solely through modern platforms. Depending o… Read More about 3 Ways Philanthropy Can Benefit Your Agency
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Sales
Benefits of Selling Property Casualty Insurance
Thanks to several key qualities of property casualty insurance, selling this insurance has many advantages, making it a popular option for those who want to become insura… Read More about Benefits of Selling Property Casualty Insurance
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Claims
Explaining the Difference: Comparative vs. Contributory Negligence
Comparative negligence and contributory negligence have important, yet subtle, distinctions. Each term describes how a person filing a lawsuit for negligence can be accus… Read More about Explaining the Difference: Comparative vs. Contributory Negligence
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Industry Information
Advising Commercial Property Insurance Clients About Cyber Risks
The world of the Internet has created a new type of business risk that clients want to have covered by their insurance. Commercial property owners are becoming more aware… Read More about Advising Commercial Property Insurance Clients About Cyber Risks
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Industry Information
The ASI Preferred Builder Program
Insurance is a relationship business. While many agents understand the importance of relationships between agents and clients, or agents and Realtors, there are other rel… Read More about The ASI Preferred Builder Program
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Management
Top CRM Tools for Running Your Insurance Business
There are many factors to consider when choosing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to run an insurance agency. Agency management need a solution that handle… Read More about Top CRM Tools for Running Your Insurance Business
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Management
How to Explain a Binder to a Commercial Property Insurance Client
One of the most important skills to have as an insurance agent is the ability to explain processes and forms in a clear and understandable way to his or her commercial pr… Read More about How to Explain a Binder to a Commercial Property Insurance Client
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Sales
What You Need to Know About Insuring the Same-Sex Family
One regular task of an insurance agent is to encourage clients to review their insurance needs. If their life circumstances change, policyholders could qualify for reduce… Read More about What You Need to Know About Insuring the Same-Sex Family
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Management
What Agents Should Look For When Choosing an Insurance Carrier
If an agent gives an excellent presentation and still lost a client because the rate or coverage package was not right, the agent should think about expanding his or her… Read More about What Agents Should Look For When Choosing an Insurance Carrier
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Sales
Top 5 Prospect Pain Points and How to Address Them
One of the keys to transitioning a prospective client into an insured one is understanding pain points typically associated with an individual in the market for insurance… Read More about Top 5 Prospect Pain Points and How to Address Them
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Industry Information
Who Needs Commercial Property Insurance?
Successful insurance agents are focused on providing their clients with the highest level of service possible while also selling them affordable coverage that meets all o… Read More about Who Needs Commercial Property Insurance?
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Career Tips
How to Maximize a LinkedIn Profile to Reach New Prospects
Used effectively, LinkedIn can provide more than professional networking for independent insurance agents. In fact, agents can maximize the LinkedIn platform to reach new… Read More about How to Maximize a LinkedIn Profile to Reach New Prospects
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Sales
Five Strategies for Selling Homeowners Insurance
While promoting homeowners insurance, new and seasoned agents can always benefit from strategies aimed at boosting conversion rates and customer satisfaction. For instanc… Read More about Five Strategies for Selling Homeowners Insurance
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Sales
Tips for Leveraging Competitive Analysis
At its core, competitive analysis, or CA, refers to the collection, selection, storage, analysis and dissemination of information about the current business environment,… Read More about Tips for Leveraging Competitive Analysis
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Management
Reasons Going Paperless can Enhance Your Client's Experience
Going paperless can greatly reduce consumption and environmental impact. The environment, however, can seem intangible when compared to daily business operations. Consequ… Read More about Reasons Going Paperless can Enhance Your Client's Experience
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Industry Information
Improving the Client’s Experience During the Purchase Decision
Working with a new prospect can prove both exhilarating and challenging. However, effective insurance agents know that the key to sustained customer satisfaction and clie… Read More about Improving the Client’s Experience During the Purchase Decision
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Sales
Improving the Client’s Experience During the Purchase Decision
Working with a new prospect can prove both exhilarating and challenging. However, effective insurance agents know that the key to sustained customer satisfaction and clie… Read More about Improving the Client’s Experience During the Purchase Decision
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Marketing
Tips for Marketing Home Insurance to Millennials
Almost everyone agrees that the millennial generation is under-insured. Fewer young people than before understand why they need insurance. Here are some tips to help you… Read More about Tips for Marketing Home Insurance to Millennials
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Marketing
Tips for Marketing Home Insurance to Millennials
Almost everyone agrees that the millennial generation is under-insured. Fewer young people than before understand why they need insurance. Here are some tips to help you… Read More about Tips for Marketing Home Insurance to Millennials
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Management
Tough Prospect Questions and How to Respond
Your client’s home could be the largest investment they will ever make. Purchasing insurance is an easy way they can protect their investment and have peace of mind. But… Read More about Tough Prospect Questions and How to Respond
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Industry Information
Benefits of Being a Progressive Home Agent
Progressive Home provides multiple advantages that enable agents to build new customer bases and retain existing clients. Here are a few of the benefits of being a Progre… Read More about Benefits of Being a Progressive Home Agent
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Sales
Homeowners Insurance Trends to Know
With shifts in technology and climate, and as the younger generations grow up and start purchasing homes, independent property casualty insurance agents can expect to see… Read More about Homeowners Insurance Trends to Know
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Industry Information
How to Handle Insurance Sales Competition
Independent insurance agents know that customer buying behaviors have changed and they know why. Young professionals have less job certainty. It is more difficult to get… Read More about How to Handle Insurance Sales Competition
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Industry Information
How Hurricanes Have Changed Property Casualty Insurance
Although hurricane season is well underway, we’re entering into peak season, and even if U.S. forecasters predict below-normal activity for this year’s Atlantic Hurricane… Read More about How Hurricanes Have Changed Property Casualty Insurance
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Sales
Homeowners vs. Property Liability Insurance
For homeowners, an insurance policy can provide peace of mind. After all, a catastrophic event is devastating enough on its own, but without a good insurance policy, a ca… Read More about Homeowners vs. Property Liability Insurance
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Industry Information
What Clients Need from You Following a Catastrophic Event
No matter how prepared your clients are, preparation can go out the window when a catastrophic event occurs. Immediately following a catastrophe, staying calm and knowing… Read More about What Clients Need from You Following a Catastrophic Event
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Marketing
How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Insurance Business
These days, the online social connection is everything, and not just in personal lives, but for our businesses as well. Younger, tech-savvy consumers rely on social media… Read More about How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Insurance Business
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Industry Information
Why Telematics Matter to the Independent Agent
Independent insurance agents specializing in homeowners and property casualty insurance might not be familiar with telematics, much less realize how telematics might affe… Read More about Why Telematics Matter to the Independent Agent