Insurance Journal

AUGUST 1, 2024

Olga Jaquet was promoted to senior transportation underwriter, responsible for underwriting new and renewal commercial transportation risks and working with carrier underwriters and independent insurance agents … JM Wilson, headquartered in Portage, Michigan, added new members to its transportation underwriting team.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 16, 2025

King Risk Partners, a major U.S. brokerage and insurance agency based in Gainesville, Florida, has acquired Bruce Hendry Insurance in Immokalee, Florida, southeast of Fort Myers. It is the latest expansion move for King Risk into southwest Florida, the firm …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 7, 2025

Austin TX, January 7, 2025 — The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is excited to announce a new partnership with the Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) of Louisiana to bring its comprehensive suite of educational programs to insurance and risk professionals …

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PSM Brokerage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As an insurance agent selling Medicare plans , staying informed about compliance and best practices is critical to your success. Staying compliant also reduces your risk of penalties or investigations, letting you focus on growing your business and providing excellent service. View Insurance Agent Compliance Resources

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Frankenmuth Insurance

JANUARY 23, 2025

Start by assessing potential hazards in each department and outlining safety measures tailored to specific roles and risks. To start your plan, identify the specific risks your business faces, such as flooding, storms, or equipment failure. Many insurance providers offer safety services to help create safer workplaces.

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Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Advanced Commissions: Provide fast cash flow but carry a higher chargeback risk if the client cancels early. As-Earned Commissions: Pay commissions monthly as the client makes payments, eliminating chargeback risk.

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Final Expense Brokerage

MAY 31, 2024

Share: Understanding Cultural Diversity in Insurance Sales Cultural diversity is an important aspect to consider in insurance sales, as it reflects the wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, and values that exist within diverse communities. Insurance agents should employ strategies that promote understanding and minimize miscommunication.

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North American Software Associates

JANUARY 3, 2024

Data is the new currency, and insurance agents find themselves in the crosshairs of many data security challenges, given the wealth of sensitive customer information at their fingertips.

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PSM Brokerage

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Expand Your Portfolio: Why Every Insurance Agent Should Offer Travel Medical Insurance Help Your Clients Travel with Confidence As an insurance professional, you work hard to ensure your clients are protected from the unexpected but what happens when they leave the country?

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PSM Brokerage

JANUARY 29, 2025

Technology is reshaping the way insurance agents do business, and at the forefront of this transformation are artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. With the right tools, agents can now work smarter, close deals faster, and provide a better experience for their clients. Automate compliance reporting to avoid manual errors.

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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. Instead of focusing on sales, try educating policyholders about their risks and current coverage.

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TGS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

TGS Insurance » Blog Captive vs Independent Insurance Agency: What’s the Difference? In order to understand the benefits of using an independent insurance agent, it’s essential to recognize what sets them apart. Insurance agencies can be sorted into two categories: captive and independent.

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Peter J. Fournier

MAY 25, 2021

Becoming a life insurance agent is an appealing career choice for a lot of people. If you are considering a career in life insurance sales, you are probably asking yourself, how much money can I make as a life insurance agent? How Do Insurance Agents Get Paid? What Affects How Much You Can Earn?

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American Agents Alliance

MARCH 9, 2025

This insurance gender gap could be related to a lack of information directed toward women, leaving them less confident in financial planning and risk transfer. Insurance marketing and messaging has been historically designed for men, but women may have different views and perspectives on risk.

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American Agents Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Analyzing historical data like policy changes, the frequency and tone of interactions, and survey results can help agents flag at-risk policyholders and reach out proactively to work with them. Policyholders who receive a claim denial for a loss they expected to have coverage for could be more likely to find a new insurer and agent.

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Final Expense Brokerage

MARCH 29, 2024

This article delves into the importance of fostering trust in insurance sales and offers practical tactics for insurance agents to gain their clients' trust. The Importance of Trust: Basis of Connections: Trust lays the groundwork for any relationship, including the bond between insurance agents and their clients.

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Leadsurance

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

For insurance agents, it offers a unique opportunity to establish trust, provide essential updates, and promote new policy offerings. By embracing these tips and using the right tools, you’ll be able to transform your insurance agent’s outreach, driving growth and deepening client relationships.

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Agency MVP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Being an insurance agent can be a hard task. Obviously, you do not want to be an agent who annoys their customers to profit off them. To be a good insurance agent, you should mix several professions inside of you. How Do Insurance Agents Motivate? Insurance agents are jacks of all trades.

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Agency MVP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

An insurance agency is only as good as the agents it hires, and without quality agents to connect with consumers, the company's overall success is at risk. Therefore, it is crucial to hire the most skilled, qualified, and personable agents for your company.

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American Agents Alliance

AUGUST 4, 2024

Learning effective sales techniques is critical as an independent insurance agent. Effective Sales Techniques For Insurance Agents These sales strategies can help agents become more effective: Combine traditional techniques with digital tools. Use storytelling to make your point.

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Word & Brown

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Tech can go a long way toward streamlining your workflow and reducing the risks of missing important commitments and deadlines. She is a 35-year veteran of the insurance industry, having worked both on the carrier and general agency sides of the business.

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Wren Insurance Agency

JANUARY 22, 2025

The good news is that, according to Mark Frielander with the Insurance Information Institute (video interview link here: Could California wildfires impact Florida home insurance rates? ), carriers assume their own risks in each state and have different subsidiaries as a result.

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Friendly Agent

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

In this article, I have compiled some of the best insurance podcast which I feel are beneficial for Insurance Agents, Brokers, insurtech startups and even carriers. Check out this podcast Not Taking Any Risk Is The Biggest Risk 4.Bootstrapped Ryan is well known as an influencer in the Insurance Agency space.

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Final Expense Brokerage

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Sep 27, 2024 5:43:12 PM Contact Us Share: Keeping up with trends and industry regulations can make or break your insurance business. As an insurance agent specializing in final expense sales, the world around you is constantly evolving.

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PSM Brokerage

MARCH 31, 2025

Exploring Business Models that Work As an independent insurance agent, reaching individual success is an exciting milestonebut it often comes with a new set of challenges. Medicare, ACA, or commercial insurance) and become the go-to expert. Choose a model that matches your leadership style, risk tolerance, and long-term vision.

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Distinguished

APRIL 9, 2025

MGAs operate as an extension of specific insurers. Specialization: Brokers typically offer a broad range of standard insurance products, while MGAs specialize in niche markets like cyber liability, HOA insurance, and high-risk commercial properties. What Roles and Responsibilities Does an MGA Have?

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Agency MVP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This way, your insurance agents can use their own persuasive powers to eliminate any doubts the new client might have and ensure that they reach the end goal. Stay Dedicated for the Long-Term Direct mail comes at a risk, just like any form of advertising. How Can They Do This Easily?

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PSM Brokerage

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As an insurance agent, you know that protecting a clients income is just as important as protecting their health, home, or life. Yet, many Americans dont realize the financial risks of losing their paycheck due to illness or injury.

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Bankers Insurance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For more information, contact your Bankers Insurance agent. They will help determine your risks and advise how to cover them. Each of our clients is assigned a personal insurance agent and provided their email address as well as a phone number that rings right on their desk. Not a client of ours?

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American Agents Alliance

JANUARY 17, 2025

Many want a trusted insurance advisor to help them understand their risks and how to become more resilient. Agents who position themselves as risk resilience experts can help policyholders become more educated and aware of how to improve their risk exposure and reduce the potential of losses.

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Redbird Agents

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) and Lead Generation One of the most critical metrics in insurance marketing is Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). By managing CAC, insurance agents can ensure their marketing budget is effectively spent on acquiring quality leads.

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Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

An increase in construction also means an increase in financial risk. All of which can cost their property or business owners millions of dollars in losses without adequate insurance coverage. This is why the popularity of Builder’s Risk insurance is growing. What Does Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Cover?

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PSM Brokerage

JANUARY 7, 2025

Key drivers of these costs included: Increased Risk Scores: Enrollees in VBID plans showed higher-than-expected risk score growth compared to non-participating plans. However, evaluation reports for 2021 and 2022 revealed that the model incurred unprecedented costs of $2.3 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively.

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Rough Notes

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A look at your crucial role in helping organizations identify and manage risks I realized that no amount of insurance could heal a serious injury or loss of life, and there were several risks where insurance wasn’t even a solution.

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Top Insurance Blogs

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Dear Business Owners, As an experienced insurance agent, I understand the complexities and challenges you face while running your business. From managing finances to ensuring the safety of your employees and customers, every decision you make carries significant weight.

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Frankenmuth Insurance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Reduce your risks with these 13 retail store safety tips: Step up your security. Avoid the risk by doing frequent decluttering sessions and minimizing tripping hazards on the floor and in high-traffic areas. The blog content is not intended to serve as professional or expert advice for your insurance needs. Clear the clutter.

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Frankenmuth Insurance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Now that you know your finances, see how you can know your risks , know your operations , know your employees , know your contacts , and know your information technology. For any additional questions or support, contact your local, independent agents. Frankly speaking, the best businesses are prepared for any disaster.

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