Once Upon a Time … Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes January 7, 2019 By Bill Wilson An independent agent in a small rural town insured a farmer whose barn burned down. The agent had failed to...
3 Female Agency Leaders on Opportunities in Insurance January 7, 2019 By Mary Newgard I was so intrigued by McKinsey & Company’s “Women in the Workplace 2018” study that I decided to flip the...
Should You Hire an Appointment Setter? December 17, 2018 By Randy Schwantz One of my mentors, Dan Sullivan, says: “All progress starts with telling the truth.” Is it true that you don’t...
The 12 Days of Christmas – Good Personnel Management December 17, 2018 By Catherine Oak and Rachel Schoeffler On the first day of Christmas, the agency owner said to staff: “Our growth was phenomenal this year, thanks to...
Take Corporate Citizenship to the Next Level with Coalitions December 17, 2018 By Brad Whatley Interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) has grown substantially in recent years. What used to be just a recommended business...
Covering Cannabis in California December 17, 2018 By Benjamin J. McKay Most of the action on insuring legal cannabis in California is in the surplus lines marketplace. The legalization of cannabis...
How States Differ in Responding to Coverages and Their Application December 3, 2018 By Chris Burand I have done a tremendous amount of errors and omissions (E&O) work over the years, including serving as approved and...
The Allure and Challenges of Online Insurance Distribution December 3, 2018 By Frank Gehrig Insurance presents some big barriers to entry especially for newcomers who often lack the experience and knowledge in areas such...
The Insurance Recruiter: Q&A December 3, 2018 By Mary Newgard Q:I’m keenly aware of the talent shortage in our area. As vice president of benefit operations, our agency not only...
Imagery and Artificial Intelligence in Wildfire Risk December 3, 2018 By Kevin Van Leer Fires across North America in 2018 have continued the pattern of extreme destruction established by significant insured loss events in...