In operating a successful insurance agency, an area of key importance is developing an employee training program. All employees should have in-depth knowledge of insurance. You will want producers and other employees involved in selling insurance to... (Read More)

Women have made great strides within the insurance industry. According to a recent Population Survey of the U.S. Census Bureau, women make up approximately 60 percent of the workforce within the insurance industry. Where the inequality seems to... (Read More)

As an agency owner, you likely have a set time for staff meetings. How do your staff meetings go? Are they productive or is it usually the “same old same old?” Get out of a rut and start holding staff meetings that produce results! Here are a... (Read More)

Does your insurance agency have an online presence? Perhaps you have a website such as a Facebook, LinkedIn or another social media page. Maybe you're listed on a review website like Yelp. An online presence can be a great way to attract new... (Read More)

Did you know that identity theft costs American consumers more than $16 billion each year? Even careful password protection and other security measures do not guarantee identity protection. Here are some common methods cyber criminals use to steal... (Read More)

Your job as an insurance agent is to find your customer the best insurance coverage at the best possible price. As you know—the best coverage doesn't always come with the cheapest price! Agents are also looking to help clients receive the best... (Read More)

We hear a lot these days in the insurance world about cyber security and cyber liability coverage. The need for it is great because it affects almost every industry out there. There is another expanding insurance market that you may not have heard... (Read More)

A happy employee is a productive employee. One factor that greatly affects worker happiness and satisfaction is motivation. When employees perform job duties that give them a sense of satisfaction and make them feel valuable, they are motivated to... (Read More)

Did you know your job may be killing you? Maybe not literally killing you, but stress in the workplace can have all sorts of unwanted effects on all our lives including sleep disturbances, high blood pressure, headaches, stomach problems and even... (Read More)