Long ago, when I was a newbie to the insurance industry, I was told that the definition of an expert was simply someone who knew more than the person he was talking to. Unfortunately, in our current litigious society, this definition is not satisfactory and it probably never was. Today, insurance professionals who hold themselves out as experts in one or more areas of insurance are held to a much higher standard.

Virtually all insurance organizations want their members to be viewed as professionals who offer expert advice and counsel to their clients and prospective clients. Specialization is one of the best ways to differentiate your insurance team. Specializing in one or more areas of our complex insurance market, such as marine insurance, workers’ compensation, international trade or life and health insurance takes extra effort and education, but the effort is well worth it.

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