The Best Free Small Business Tools to Run Your Agency
Running a small business is no easy task. Juggling appointments, industry education, and critical business chores is often a challenge for even the most veteran agency owners. But you’re in…
Hot Remote Office Accessories for Enterprising Insurance Agents
One of the most-cited advantages of remote work is the ability to work anywhere; however, for too many remote workers, that often means the dining room or kitchen table. These…
How to Start Your Agency Perpetuation Plan Now
Are you one of the many agents without an agency perpetuation plan? Many insurance agencies have just one owner, which makes having a perpetuation plan in place even more critical.…
Create a Social Media Content Calendar for Your Insurance Agency
Creating a social media content calendar doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complex. Your calendar can be as simple as you’d like, and you can use free tools to create…
Buying Life Insurance For Self-Employed Agents and Brokers
As an agent or broker, you understand the importance of life insurance. You probably advise your policyholders to purchase it or consider it part of their financial plan. But have…
Spring Driving Safety Tips You Should Know
Spring has sprung in many parts of the country! The longer days and warmer air make us want to be outside. And taking long drives in the countryside is one…
Respondeat Superior & Independent Contractors: What is Your Agency’s Liability?
You likely carry E&O insurance to cover mistakes made by your agency employees. While you hope no one makes errors or omissions while administering insurance policies, those are expensive incidents,…
Ethics and Insurance — Insurance Ethics Questions and Answers
Insurance agents, brokers, and others in the industry are bound by ethical standards. But sometimes insurance ethics questions arise — and it can be challenging to know the right answer…
Can Independent Contractors Sue Your Insurance Agency?
Many employers, including insurance agencies, see independent contractors as a get-out-of-liability-free card. The reality is different. Independent contractors also have rights, and failing to recognize that can place your agency…
Celebrating Women in Insurance During Women’s History Month
Women have made many significant contributions to risk and insurance. March is celebrated as Women’s History Month around the United States, and we’d like to recognize the many contributions of…