Are you attending a virtual conference this year? Surveys show that most conferences and events nationwide this year will occur virtually at least through the third quarter. That's why we wanted to share with you some simple ways you can get the... (Read More)

It's a fact: Spending a lot of time in front of screens is hard on your eyes. Yet research shows that Americans spend at least 50% of each day looking at screens — computers, smart phones, televisions, tablets and other electronic devices. How can... (Read More)

We all know we should be using strong passwords. But studies show that many of us are still using passwords like '123456.' That was the most-used password nationwide last year, followed by 'password,' '123456789,' '12345678' and '12345'. Rounding... (Read More)

It's New Year's Resolution time! What are your agency's goals for the new year? Here are some ideas for helping your agency to grow and succeed in 2021: Make your insurance business more profitable. This year, make a pledge to learn more about... (Read More)

As a busy insurance professional, you likely feel stress from time to time — or, depending on the week, a lot of the time! The COVID-19 outbreak definitely adds to stress levels. That's why we wanted to share with you some simple steps you can... (Read More)

There are nearly 31 million small businesses nationwide, and it's estimated that three-quarters of them have either not enough commercial insurance or no coverage at all. Does this surprise you? The official definition of a small business is a... (Read More)

It's estimated that one in 20 insured homeowners nationwide makes a claim each year. The most common reason? Weather. Damage from the elements — wind, hail, rain and snow — is the most common reason homeowners file claims. Fire-related claims... (Read More)

How many Zoom meetings do you participate in each week? Probably more than you used to. The use of Zoom and other video conferencing technology has skyrocketed during the global pandemic as a way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and as many... (Read More)

Are you emotionally intelligent? In today's world, EQ is considered as important — or even more important — as IQ, as many of our jobs rely on working well with other people. The ability to connect with other people authentically, effectively... (Read More)