One of the pillars of the U.S. economy is the number of new businesses and small businesses that provide jobs and services in their respective communities. And behind each of these small operations
In a survey of IASA members conducted by the industry organization and Robert E. Nolan Co., nearly nine out of 10 respondents vouch for the value of IT, but almost 40 percent find the performance of t
Editor's Note: A law passed during the waning days of the 2005 legislative session required all insurance agencies operating in Florida to apply for licensure or registration by October 1, 2006.
This is not the article we originally envisioned writing when the editors and publisher of Claims convened for our editorial calendar planning session six months ago. At the time, even though very
Agent found not responsible for maintaining low-cost coverage optionIn 1994, a professional employer organization (a firm that leases employees to other businesses on a long-term basis while also providing such services as payroll and benefit
At The Whitehorn Financial Group, we sell a lot of insurance, but we're really in the business of giving advice. We focus on just one type of client: architects and engineers--the so-called design professionals. The core of our market
My June column addressed many of the causes of poor agency valuations--and apparently struck a chord with readers. Most of the e-mails I received asked for more information regarding why working capital is so important to an agency's
With the arrival of a new year, it's time to implement that new budget on which you've just put the finishing touches. I hope technology was one of the important line items in your budget and that you plan to implement at least one new
WASHINGTON--The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America is joining other employer groups representing small business in lauding the president for signing legislation including a provision i