Why it’s time for insurance to take action on DE&I
Liberty Mutual’s Talicia Smart is the latest guest on the Meet the Executive Series, in association with NAAIA. In this interview, she talks about her career journey, where the insurance industry is going right and wrong with DE&I, and how to do better with the recruitment of young people. Source link
2025 Insurance Carrier Appointment Renewals for Individual Producers
This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. New Year, new resolutions, like growing your distribution channel while maintaining compliance! To help you stay on top of your initial appointments, AgentSync Manage and Autopilot use our API-powered architecture to transmit data securely and effectively from you to NIPR to the states. However, for […]
Your Underwriter Says You Need a CPA-Prepared Statement. What Now? Part II
This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. Construction accounting is complex. Getting guidance on the expected time and capital investment, as well as a clear understanding of the role of a CPA in preparing compiled, reviewed or audited statements, is imperative. In Part 2 of this three-part blog, Kelly Kimmel, […]
DUAL Group launches rebrand | Insurance Business America
DUAL GROUP, the global specialist underwriting agency, has launched a rebrand this week. According to a media release shared with Insurance Business, the firm “aims to enhance the experience for all of its partners and clients and simplify access to expanding capabilities across a broad range of products and services.” Source link
How to Navigate Insurance Implications When Remodeling
With today’s housing market creating supply and affordability challenges, remodeling has become very popular. There are plenty of details to consider in the remodeling process. However, there is one detail that many people overlook: insurance implications. A typical homeowners policy covers the owner for covered losses incurred during the normal course of owning and living […]
Is Joining One a Smart Move
This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. The insurance industry presents a range of challenges. From competing with other agents to managing client expectations and navigating relationships with carriers, it can feel like a constant uphill battle. Many agents today see joining an insurance cluster as an appealing option. But what […]
The Captive Agent’s Guide to Independent Insurance Success
This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Ever felt like a bird with clipped wings, singing the same song for the same company year after year? You’re not alone. Many captive insurance agents, while enjoying the stability and resources of their established brands, often find themselves yearning for more: more control […]
New Direction for U.S. Senate Budget Committee
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget is a peculiar entity. The committee was established in 1974 in response to President Richard Nixon “impounding” money allocated by Congress to prevent spending on programs he did not favor. This led to a constitutional crisis, as the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse. Congress […]
Insurance affordability in Georgia faces legal and market challenges – Triple-I
Triple-I’s report points to a shift in auto insurance expenditures in Georgia since 2014. From the mid-2000s through 2014, residents spent about the same on personal auto insurance as other Americans. However, from 2014 to 2022, household expenditures for auto coverage in Georgia increased by 5.6% annually, compared to a 3.3% annual increase nationwide. Source […]
10 Must-Ask Questions Before You Choose an Agency Management System
This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. Management systems can make or break a new agency. In the best cases, an agency management system (AMS) can be the behind-the-scenes mastermind keeping everything running smoothly – like that most productive employee who always has your back. For those who have experienced the worst-case-scenario […]