American Agents Alliance

JUNE 18, 2024

Independent agents and brokers must balance selling and service insurance policies with running an agency. Essential Leadership Skills for Independent Agents and Brokers Independent agents and brokers wear many hats as they balance the roles of business owners and insurance advisors.

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American Agents Alliance

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Cross-selling is an important tool for independent insurance agents and brokers, but it must be done ethically. Policyholders benefit from their agents expertise and knowledge when cross-selling is done well. It can be a very beneficial practice for agents and policyholders alike when done ethically.

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Redbird Agents

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Standardize Procedures: Document every process within your agency, from client onboarding to policy renewals. A CRM helps track client interactions and policy renewals, ensuring smoother operations. This includes any contracts with agents, partners, or referral sources, as well as insurance carrier agreements.

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American Agents Alliance

MARCH 3, 2025

New efficient processes and workflows for underwriting, claims, policy administration, billing, and customer service have been implemented across the industry. However, for agents and brokers, these new AI-driven processes can introduce new E&O risks to mitigate and manage.

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American Agents Alliance

JULY 17, 2024

Agents and brokers play important roles in the digital claims management process, from educating policyholders on loss mitigation to helping insureds file claims and work with their insurers. Data shows about 6% of homeowners filed a claim under their homeowners insurance policies during the five years ranging from 2018 to 2022.

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American Agents Alliance

JANUARY 24, 2025

In a dynamic industry like insurance, agents and brokers must keep up with changes while learning new skills and staying informed on current regulations. Learn more about how agents and brokers can create and utilize a useful professional development plan then create your own. Some seminars will include CE credit.

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American Agents Alliance

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This represents an opportunity for agents who can use parametric products to offer policyholders an option for faster and easier claims payouts for various types of risks. This could creatively add a layer of protection, but agents must be sure to educate consumers about parametric coverage and how it differs from a traditional policy.

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Zywave

MARCH 19, 2025

APIs enable seamless and customizable integration between different systems, such as AMS/CRMs, policy management, and communication platforms, ensuring up-to-date information across all systems. Real-Time Communication: No need to wait for an agent to be in the office.

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Friendly Agent

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The movie tackles the lives of stockbrokers and also talks about the life of their partners, insurance agents. When you think you would be able to find valuable satisfaction in life when you help protect the security and well-being of people dear to you, the career as an insurance agent is very fulfilling. Here we go.

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American Agents Alliance

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Agents, brokers, carriers, vendors, and others across the insurance ecosystem regularly share content, advertise, and engage with customers on various social media platforms. But for agents and brokers, the social media E&O risks should be considered before engaging on social media. Confidentiality issues.

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Smart Insurance Agents

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A medical health insurance broker helps you choose the best health insurance plan tailored to your needs. Unlike agents tied to one insurer, brokers work with multiple companies to give you unbiased options. This article will explain how brokers operate, the benefits of using one, and how to find the right broker for you.

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Distinguished

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Whats Covered The policy covers a wide range of risks for direct physical damage, including fire and theft, under an all-risk policy structure with broad coverage. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

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Word & Brown

AUGUST 1, 2024

A Health Insurance broker – sometimes called an insurance agent – is a licensed professional who works with individuals and businesses to help them shop for and compare insurance policies. A “captive” insurance agent is one who sells only one insurer’s products. Captive or Independent?

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ProWriters

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For both of these reasons, artificial intelligence is reshaping cyber security strategiesincluding Cyber Liability policies. No insurance broker or agent today can afford to ignore the presence of artificial intelligence in cyber security. Become a registered ProWriters broker today.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Role of Brokers in Securing the Best Commercial Insurance Deals When it comes to safeguarding a business, securing the right commercial insurance is a crucial step. Here is where brokers come in, not merely as middlemen, but as invaluable partners in the quest for the best commercial insurance deals.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Youve submitted an application for City Insurance or New York Brick & Brownstone coverage through the Broker Connect portal now youre ready to bind a quote. Follow the steps below to bind your policy: Step 1: Log into the new portal Access the Broker Connect portal here. So, whats next? Step 10: Youre all set!

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ProWriters

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

But these policies may not always offer the levels of protection purchasers think they do. The gray zone poses significant challenges for not only legal frameworks but also insurance policies. The exclusion is also a competitive variable for companies choosing a Cyber Insurance policy.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 27, 2025

Speak with the Freeholder or Managing Agent: Ask for details about the current insurance policy and how costs are allocated. Steps to Take Check the Lease Agreement: This document will outline who is responsible for insuring the building.

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Healthinsurance.org

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From late 2018 through August 2024, federal rules permitted the sale of short-term health policies with total durations of up to three years. If your current short-term policy is scheduled to terminate at some point in 2025, you will not be able to purchase another longer duration short-term policy at that point.

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Smart Insurance Agents

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

A broker for medical insurance can simplify the process. In this article, we’ll explain the benefits of using a broker, how to find a reliable one, and key questions you should ask. This guidance is particularly valuable as brokers have a legal obligation in many states to assist clients in finding the most appropriate insurance plans.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

If you missed our recent webinar, “Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A for Brokers,” don’t worry. A: We are currently available for commercial policies in California, but we do expect to have approval for personal collections very soon. Brokers with similar accounts are welcome to send them in for review.

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Redbird Agents

JULY 18, 2024

When it comes to buying insurance of any type, there are a myriad of choices and variables you must wade through to find the policy that works best for you. In response, they developed a dedicated app that lets you shop from the convenience of your phone to find the best policy that suits your needs.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 13, 2025

Insurance Company: The Risk Bearer Often referred to as the underwriter, insurer, or carrier, the insurance company provides the workers’ compensation policy and assumes the employers risk. Brokers and Agents: Employer Advocates Brokers serve as intermediaries between employers and insurance companies.

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Distinguished

JULY 8, 2024

If you missed our recent 30-minute webinar, “Hotel Primary Insurance: A Check-In to Success for Insurance Brokers,” don’t worry. Hear from industry experts as they discuss critical differences in Hotel Primary policies and key risks to consider. A: No, our policy does not exclude human trafficking.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Youve submitted an application for City Insurance or New York Brick & Brownstone coverage through the Broker Connect portal now youre ready to bind a quote. Follow the steps below to bind your policy: Step 1: Log into the new portal Access the Broker Connect portal here. So, whats next? Step 10: Youre all set!

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Youve submitted an application for City Insurance or New York Brick & Brownstone coverage through the Broker Connect portal now youre ready to bind a quote. Follow the steps below to bind your policy: Step 1: Log into the new portal Access the Broker Connect portal here. So, whats next? Step 10: Youre all set!

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

One common question is whether the contractor and the property owner can be named insureds on the same Builder’s Risk policy. The answer lies in both parties’ financial interest in the property and how that impacts the insurance policy’s structure. Property owners may also choose to add Premises Liability coverage to the policy.

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Word & Brown

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In your role as a broker and consultant for your individual and business insurance clients, you want to be sure you’re able to provide the personal service they want, while also doing what’s necessary to nurture a long-term relationship. The post 5 Health Insurance Essentials Brokers Should Know appeared first on The Insurance Broker Blog.

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American Agents Alliance

AUGUST 26, 2024

This tech-forward private passenger specialty auto carrier has exceeded expectations – in part because of its robust broker partnerships. This was not easy or inexpensive but Aspire bet on the market and the longstanding loyalty of their broker partners. Aspire as an entity was born from brokers.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

However, if your clients have been lucky enough to come across a rare Illustrator Pikachu Card ( worth over $550,000 ) or a vintage Boba Fett toy ( worth over $500,000 ), they’re going to need an insurance policy that properly covers them. This means a specialized collectibles policy. How Do You Insure a Toy Collection?

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Redbird Agents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Many insurance agents understand the importance of integrating a robust CRM solution into their daily workflows, yet few commit to fully leveraging its capabilities to strengthen the backbone of their business. Better Agency Core Features : Specifically designed for insurance agencies, focusing on policy management and renewal tracking.

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PSM Brokerage

AUGUST 8, 2024

As of July 19, 2024, CMS is blocking agents and brokers from making changes to a consumer’s FFM enrollment unless the agent is already associated with the consumer’s enrollment. This applies to all agent-assisted enrollment applications across all enrollment platforms.

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Jackson & Jackson

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Ensuring your business has the right insurance policies is not just a smart decision—it’s essential for long-term success. Here are the top 6 insurance policies every IT business in California should have to safeguard their operations. This policy covers medical expenses and lost wages if an employee gets injured or sick while working.

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American Agents Alliance

JUNE 24, 2024

With innovations changing the way policyholders buy insurance, interact with their agents, and file a claim, the entire ecosystem looks and feels different than in the past. Utilizing technology to streamline agency operations and processes is a strategy agents and brokers can use to embrace change and use it to their advantage.

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American Agents Alliance

JANUARY 4, 2025

Establishing strong, trusting policyholder relationships drives long-term success for many agents and brokers. Agents and brokers must balance the risk of E&O and policyholder relationships to succeed. They follow through on recommendations and are likely to follow their agents coverage advice.

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Agency Intelligence

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Insurance premium financing is an ideal solution for insurance providers, agents, and brokers looking to provide the best possible service to their insureds. With a commercial insurance loan, insureds can easily maintain liquidity and access policies that might otherwise be outside of their purchasing capacity.

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American Agents Alliance

JANUARY 11, 2025

As stories of resilience and courage emerge and the fires are contained, agents and brokers provide critical insurance support for policyholders. Agents are critical in educating policyholders to help close the coverage gap and ensure those at high risk have sufficient insurance protection.

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