Agency Management

Subrogation is an unfamiliar word to policyholders, but that doesnt mean we shouldnt use it. In fact, it is a word we should use often, along with an explanation of how and why it works and the benefits to policyholders.

We haveliterally at our fingertipsaccess to a dizzying array of smart phones, iPads, apps, cloud computing, interactive software. Our only dilemma seems to be choosing the right technology at the right time.

As health care costs continue to rise and employees are asked to shoulder more of the out-of-pocket expenses, voluntary products can help mitigate the burden. The savvy broker can create a reliable income stream by matching the right voluntary benefits to the right employer.

During its 2011 session the Florida Legislature passed HB 7107, a landmark Medicaid reform act that will convert Floridas Medicaid system from a traditional fee-for-service system to one primarily based upon managed care plans. The time for managed care entities to get with the program is now.

Brown & Brown says it settled a non-compete suit with its former vice chairman and other former executives who left the firm to form Assured Agencies earlier this year.

American Modern Insurance Group is the newest member of the Trusted Choice consumer-branding program, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America announced last week.

American Modern Insurance Group is the newest member of the Trusted Choice consumer-branding program, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America announced last week.

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