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Pro Tips for getting insurance Carrier Appointment for a new agency

Friendly Agent

Now, you want to start selling insurance? Before you do, you need to get an insurance carrier appointment. What is an insurance carrier appointment? Insurance carrier appointment means an insurance company is giving you the authorization to sell their insurance product.

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Did You Know You Can Change Your Insurance Carrier at ANY Time?

Wren Insurance Agency

When it comes to home and auto insurance - with very few exceptions - did you know that you can change your insurance carrier at any time? Citizens - the State-backed home insurer is one of the only exceptions to this. Your credits for these improvements will vary from carrier to carrier.

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What is the best Health Insurance Plan in Illinois?

Smart Insurance Agents

Best Health Insurance Plans in Illinois: There are many different insurance carriers in Illinois that offer On and Off exchange health insurance plans. On Exchange plans are offered via Healthcare.gov , while Off-Exchange plans can be purchased directly from the insurance company.

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How to Find the Best IMO for Your Insurance Agency

Redbird Agents

From understanding various acronyms and abbreviations like IMO, FMO, and MGA, to managing relationships with insurance carriers, there is a lot to consider. One critical decision is selecting the right Insurance Marketing Organization (IMO) or Field Marketing Organization (FMO) to partner with. Yes, I need an IMO!

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What Is Reasonable Care for Maintaining Heat in an Unoccupied Home?

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Leatherstocking Cooperative Insurance Company , CV-23-0362, 2024 NY Slip Op 02113 (April 18, 2024), the Plaintiff was in the process of selling his home in Saratoga Springs, New York. The house was insured under a homeowners policy issued by Leatherstocking Cooperative Insurance Company. In Michael Zimmerman v.

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A Review of Choice Mutual’s Final Expense Insurance App  

Redbird Agents

Compare quotes available to you from up to 30 insurance companies. Several Policy Options and Companies One of Choice Mutual’s strengths is the number of companies it partners with. Other agencies typically have only 1-3 insurance companies they can offer you.

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It’s That Time of Year Again – Do You Know How to Be Compliant in Handling Your MLR Rebate?

R&R Insurance

Footnote: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes a provision known as the Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) which requires insurance companies to review their overall plan performance by market segments (small group and large group) to determine if they must return a portion of the premiums collected.

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