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The police officer on duty at 34th Street station in Manhattan wasn't interested in my thin briefcase, but he eyed my bulging Barnes & ...
Acquiring the knack of calling prospects for appointments
LAST MONTH, I made the case for regarding sales as a process ("How To Create and Adjust Your Sales Process," July 2005 American Agent & Broker). Like all processes, it has steps. The process starts with setting a commission goal for a producer. Next
Insuring the risks of private medical transport services
AMBULANCE services and other medical transportation providers are an integral part of every community. Many, of course, are owned by municipalities or other governmental entities. Coverage for such services usually is arranged as part of the
Nursing homes remain a tough class of business
FEW RISKS are tougher to insure than nursing homes. Indeed, here in Arkansas, just about all standard insurers have retreated from this niche, leaving it almost entirely in the hands of E&S markets. But for me, arranging insurance for nursing homes
E-COMMERCEThe Chubb Group of Insurance Com-panies is offering electronic applications for its professional and management liability insurance products to agents and brokers on the carriers ...
Fashionistas exist not only on the Paris runways and in the pages of Vogue; even risk management has its fashionistas.
Rates Heading South
The average rate for property-casualty insurance slipped another percentage point in June to a decline of 3 percent versus a 2 percent drop in ...
Now that New York's crusading attorney general, Eliot Spitzer, has attacked wrongdoing in the mutual fund, investment banking and insurance industries, he should turn ...
Fire xx--Slug--go page xx, with --xxx linesBanner:Flag:An article about ACE's restatement of financial statements that appeared on page 9 of the July 25 edition ...
A good disaster plan is a blueprint of how a business will respond in a disaster and what steps it will take to protect ...
Resources
ECHO
From ECHO
With 79% of organizations impacted by payment fraud, legacy systems are failing to keep pace. This guide explores nine critical questions to help insurance organizations modernize their defenses and protect against today's threats.
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RPS | Risk Placement Services
From RPS | Risk Placement Services
The healthcare liability market is bending. With tightening capacity, more intentional underwriting, and a supply-demand imbalance, the margin for error has never been slimmer. To overcome these obstacles and stay ahead, brokers must prioritize early engagement, elevate submission quality, and leverage specialized expertise to construct creative solutions.
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Soteris
From Soteris
In a soft auto market, one P&C insurer cut rates, surged new business volume 2.9x, and improved their loss ratio by 3 points. This case study reveals the AI-powered strategy they used to achieve profitable growth.
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Cincom
From Cincom
Organizations face a dual challenge: reducing costs while meeting rising customer expectations. This whitepaper explores how Customer Communication Management (CCM) drives measurable ROI by improving CX and operational efficiency.
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Cincom
From Cincom
Are your legacy communication systems creating compliance risks and frustrating customers? This white paper compares outdated platforms to modern CCM, revealing how to boost agility, cut costs, and deliver the personalized experiences clients now demand.
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Cincom
From Cincom
Insurers face pressure to deliver fast, accurate, personalized communication. This guide explains how to use Cincom Eloquence to streamline processes, reduce manual work, ensure compliance, and lower IT dependency for an enhanced customer experience.
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Cincom
From Cincom
Most health insurers use a transactional "notifier" approach for claims, creating friction. This guide introduces the "Navigator Approach," a model that uses Customer Communications Management (CCM) to humanize the claims journey, building member loyalty and trust.
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Cincom
From Cincom
P&C insurers face complex regulations and costly manual compliance. This white paper reveals how to leverage automation to mitigate risk, accelerate speed to market, and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
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Cincom
From Cincom
Maintaining compliance with regulations like DORA, GDPR, and HIPAA is a critical business imperative. This white paper explores how a robust Customer Communication Management (CCM) solution helps centralize and automate processes to ensure compliance.
Download Resource
ECHO
From ECHO
Policyholders expect fast, digital claim payments, but the P&C industry lags behind, risking customer loyalty. This guide explores how to overcome barriers to digital adoption and transform your payment process for the modern consumer.
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Zywave
From Zywave
As the insurance market softens, are your client relationships at risk? This self-assessment framework for P&C professionals helps you identify 7 critical signals in client behavior to strengthen retention before it?s too late.
Download Resource
Soteris
From Soteris
See how one admitted insurer achieved a 14-point loss ratio improvement in just 6 months. This case study details how they moved from static rules to dynamic, data-driven risk intelligence to boost profitability and market agility.
Download Resource
TomTom
From TomTom
The commercial auto insurance market is notoriously unprofitable. Discover how leading insurers are reversing this trend by enriching telematics with contextual location data to improve risk selection, reduce premium leakage, and boost ROI.
Download Resource
TomTom
From TomTom
Traditional zip code data is too broad for accurate risk analysis. Explore how granular location and traffic data can help carriers improve territory definition for more competitive and precise auto insurance policy pricing.
Download Resource
ECHO
From ECHO
P&C insurers invest heavily in technology but still rely on multiple systems for claims payments. This brief outlines how a single, integrated solution can streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve the claimant experience.
Download Resource
REInsurePro
From REInsurePro
The rental market is evolving. This guide equips agents to navigate the complexities of insuring short-term rentals, flips, and vacant properties, helping you avoid coverage gaps and better serve real estate investor clients.
Download Resource
REInsurePro
From REInsurePro
The real estate investment sector is booming, bringing a surge of clients who need more than just a basic property policy. Learn how to anticipate their coverage needs, bridge the knowledge gap, and position your agency as an indispensable partner as they grow their portfolios.
Download ResourceECHO
From ECHO
With 79% of organizations impacted by payment fraud, legacy systems are failing to keep pace. This guide explores nine critical questions to help insurance organizations modernize their defenses and protect against today's threats.
Download ResourceRPS | Risk Placement Services
From RPS | Risk Placement Services
The healthcare liability market is bending. With tightening capacity, more intentional underwriting, and a supply-demand imbalance, the margin for error has never been slimmer. To overcome these obstacles and stay ahead, brokers must prioritize early engagement, elevate submission quality, and leverage specialized expertise to construct creative solutions.
Download ResourceSoteris
From Soteris
In a soft auto market, one P&C insurer cut rates, surged new business volume 2.9x, and improved their loss ratio by 3 points. This case study reveals the AI-powered strategy they used to achieve profitable growth.
Download ResourceCincom
From Cincom
Organizations face a dual challenge: reducing costs while meeting rising customer expectations. This whitepaper explores how Customer Communication Management (CCM) drives measurable ROI by improving CX and operational efficiency.
Download ResourceCincom
From Cincom
Are your legacy communication systems creating compliance risks and frustrating customers? This white paper compares outdated platforms to modern CCM, revealing how to boost agility, cut costs, and deliver the personalized experiences clients now demand.
Download ResourceCincom
From Cincom
Insurers face pressure to deliver fast, accurate, personalized communication. This guide explains how to use Cincom Eloquence to streamline processes, reduce manual work, ensure compliance, and lower IT dependency for an enhanced customer experience.
Download ResourceCincom
From Cincom
Most health insurers use a transactional "notifier" approach for claims, creating friction. This guide introduces the "Navigator Approach," a model that uses Customer Communications Management (CCM) to humanize the claims journey, building member loyalty and trust.
Download ResourceCincom
From Cincom
P&C insurers face complex regulations and costly manual compliance. This white paper reveals how to leverage automation to mitigate risk, accelerate speed to market, and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
Download ResourceCincom
From Cincom
Maintaining compliance with regulations like DORA, GDPR, and HIPAA is a critical business imperative. This white paper explores how a robust Customer Communication Management (CCM) solution helps centralize and automate processes to ensure compliance.
Download ResourceECHO
From ECHO
Policyholders expect fast, digital claim payments, but the P&C industry lags behind, risking customer loyalty. This guide explores how to overcome barriers to digital adoption and transform your payment process for the modern consumer.
Download ResourceZywave
From Zywave
As the insurance market softens, are your client relationships at risk? This self-assessment framework for P&C professionals helps you identify 7 critical signals in client behavior to strengthen retention before it?s too late.
Download ResourceSoteris
From Soteris
See how one admitted insurer achieved a 14-point loss ratio improvement in just 6 months. This case study details how they moved from static rules to dynamic, data-driven risk intelligence to boost profitability and market agility.
Download ResourceTomTom
From TomTom
The commercial auto insurance market is notoriously unprofitable. Discover how leading insurers are reversing this trend by enriching telematics with contextual location data to improve risk selection, reduce premium leakage, and boost ROI.
Download ResourceTomTom
From TomTom
Traditional zip code data is too broad for accurate risk analysis. Explore how granular location and traffic data can help carriers improve territory definition for more competitive and precise auto insurance policy pricing.
Download ResourceECHO
From ECHO
P&C insurers invest heavily in technology but still rely on multiple systems for claims payments. This brief outlines how a single, integrated solution can streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve the claimant experience.
Download ResourceREInsurePro
From REInsurePro
The rental market is evolving. This guide equips agents to navigate the complexities of insuring short-term rentals, flips, and vacant properties, helping you avoid coverage gaps and better serve real estate investor clients.
Download ResourceREInsurePro
From REInsurePro
The real estate investment sector is booming, bringing a surge of clients who need more than just a basic property policy. Learn how to anticipate their coverage needs, bridge the knowledge gap, and position your agency as an indispensable partner as they grow their portfolios.
Download ResourceECHO
From ECHO
With 79% of organizations impacted by payment fraud, legacy systems are failing to keep pace. This guide explores nine critical questions to help insurance organizations modernize their defenses and protect against today's threats.
Download Resource