Agents Band Together For Answers

Information is a critical commodity for any independent insurance agency or brokerage. Knowing whom to turn to with questions, that your source is experienced and that the answer is reliable can be a tremendous advantage.

A producer?s telephone directory remains the primary contact list, but it has its limits. Calling individuals can be time consuming, especially when it leads to a series of messages and missed calls. And the contact may not have all the answers, which can lead to being referred to another contact and yet another round of messages.

E-mail helps. It can be written and read when it is convenient, and there's less worry about missing contacts. But, again, one contact may lead to another, who may or may not have the expertise the inquirer is looking for.