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The Ultimate Guide for Insurance Agents: How to Build a Profitable Final Expense Business

Final Expense Brokerage

However, this market comes with its own set of challenges, including price sensitivity, unique underwriting processes, and sometimes, a lack of awareness among consumers. Selecting the Right Products for Your Clients Offering the right products to your clients is critical in building trust and ensuring their needs are met.

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Pro Tips for getting insurance Carrier Appointment for a new agency

Friendly Agent

So you have taken your insurance exam and got a license to sell insurance. Now, you want to start selling insurance? Before you do, you need to get an insurance carrier appointment. What is an insurance carrier appointment? How to get a direct insurance carrier appointment as a new agent?

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What is a Managing General Agent (MGA) in Insurance?

Distinguished

A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer. How do MGAs Differ From Insurance Brokers?

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How to Find the Best IMO for Your Insurance Agency

Redbird Agents

Navigating the insurance landscape can be challenging for insurance agency owners. From understanding various acronyms and abbreviations like IMO, FMO, and MGA, to managing relationships with insurance carriers, there is a lot to consider. Frequently Asked Questions What is an IMO in insurance? Yes, I need an IMO!

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Agency Revolution Welcomes Dan Goodwin as New VP of Enterprise Sales

Agency Revolution

Dan brings over 25 years of extensive experience and leadership expertise within the Property and Casualty insurance sector. Prior to joining Agency Revolution, Dan spent 20 years at Nationwide where he served in management roles for commercial underwriting, loss control, sales automation and technology, and business architecture.

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What Agents Should Know About Tariffs and Insurance Costs

American Agents Alliance

Many industries are feeling the uncertainty of tariffs and changing trade policies, which can make underwriting more challenging and pricing less certain. Proactively explaining and educating policyholders about the ways that global macroeconomic issues impact claims costs, and in turn, insurance premiums, is a best practice.

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Building Bridges — A Guide to Strengthening Carrier Relationships For Agents

American Agents Alliance

In California and other high-risk areas, carriers may offer geospatial mapping tools and other solutions to help mitigate and manage wildfire exposures. Proactively solve problems alongside carrier partners. Check out the preferred markets program today!