AT AGE 27, after working for a telecommunications company for nine years, I was ready for a change. I had occasionally spoken with a local insurance agency and had considered a career as a producer. I was excited by the possibility of being in
Ancient Egyptians worshipped cats. Broadway performers sing about them (in "Cats"). In grunge rock circles, people still speak in awe of Bill the Cat (and the Boingers). So just what is it with homeowners insurance and dogs? Lately it seems claims
Many agencies seem to be meeting these challenges by coming together with other agencies. In American AGENT & BROKER's 2004 readership survey, 22.4% of the respondents said they are part of an insurance agency "cluster" or network. Recently, we
Reform Insurmountable Without Feds Rep. Oxley says Uncle Sam must intervene to assure uniform regulationWashingtonUniformity in state insurance regulation will be impossible to achieve without ...
Industry Groups Line Up Behind Oxley IdeaWashingtonDespite a lack of details, industry groups are lining up to support efforts by Reps. Mike Oxley, R-Ohio, and ...
WHEN it comes to developing new producers, our industry has a dismal record. Thankfully, several new producer training schools are now available to help correct this weakness. A huge problem still plagues the process, though. Very little guidance or
Carriers Put The Squeeze On AgentsIf you're an agency owner wondering why your carriers are making it so difficult to do business with them, you're ...
Bad Comp Structure Can Sink Agency Paying the same commission rate for new and renewal business stymies growthAgencies aren't just missing out on new business ...
Grange Insurance Launches Revised Web SiteBy Mark E. RuquetNU Online News Service, Dec. 9, 4:28 p.m. EST?Grange Mutual Insurance, a regional insurer based in Columbus, ...