Articles from the 1960s

Celebrating 80 Years

Although the economy was strong, the '60s are remembered as an era of social upheaval and the war in Vietnam. Racial unrest led to riots in the big cities, a shortage of available property coverage in America's urban centers and the rise of government-backed Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) plans. During this era, the industry also began to focus on risk management.

Good Equipment Makes Burglary Risks Competition Proof If the agent will induce his burglary risks to get the best burglar-resistive equipment it will accomplish... Using Form Letters to Cut Office Costs The cost of letter writing is reaching proportions that suggest more and more recourse to... Automated Accounting Machine Give Us Time to Get Out and Sell A cost-saving accounting system that is fast, accurate, and yet surprisingly simple, plays a key role... American Agent Interviews Russia's Insurance Director In August of 1962, I made my fourth trip to Russia. I was met at the airport in Moscow... Co-operative TV Advertising Benefits All Participants "Our agency has a volume of only $50,000 a year. How can we possibly advertise on TV?"...
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