American Agent & Broker September 2011
Cover Story
Matchmakers
The courting process between agents and carriers continues as producers refuse to abandon business to direct writers.
Features
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Avoid Humpty Dumpty’s Demise
Solid practices, thoughtful service can prevent agency E&O
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LPL Opportunities in a Soft Market
Learn how to create lasting advantages for yourself and the law firms you represent.
Columns
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Cert Uncertainty
Certificate of insurance does not modify policy to include additional insured
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Back-to-School Blues
Homeowers’ coverage wording creates confusion for nontraditional students
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Sighting Your Lighthouse
Even the most complex decisions come down to a simple beam of light
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Reboot Social Media
BranchOut, Google+ and other social media tools change the landscape
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Don’t Get Left Out of LinkedIn
Tips and tricks to make the best of your social media time
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nGI: Matt Frierson
Partner, Pierson & Fendley Insurance Agency
Departments
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A Clockwork BlackBerry
The title of the book "A Clockwork Orange" is a nod to an old Cockney phrase, “as queer as a clockwork orange,” something that looks normal on the outside but with sinister inner workings—kind of like that friendly smartphone in your hand right now.
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Let's Move NRRA Along
It’s been particularly frustrating to watch what has been happening with the state implementation of the Dodd-Frank provisions regarding surplus lines insurance—the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act.
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Reader Letters
Readers comment on articles in the May and August issues.
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IQ: Women Less Likely to Focus on Financial Planning Than Men
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IQ: Companies Prepare to Offer Voluntary Benefits in Their Programs
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IQ: Poll: Small Businesses Unaware of SIG Legal, Financial Risks
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IQ: Employee Loyalty Another Challenge for Small Business
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IQ: Rich Customers: Advisors Who Don’t Use Social Media “Behind the Times”
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NRAA Grows Up Fast
FIO may rescue gaps left in the Dodd-Frank Act
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Say Yes to the Best
Effective job interviewing calls for selectivity, creativity and tact
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Experienced Business
An insurance veteran opens agency after more than 20 years of experience
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Comity in Congress?
Although an NFIP extension passed, don’t hold your breath for other bipartisan bills
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Market Directory: Agents' E&O
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Market Directory: Lawyers' Professional Liability
