Are you hiring?
A recent survey by the Jacobson Group and the Ward Group shows that nearly half of the insurers surveyed plan on adding employees in 2010. Will independent agencies follow suit? Take a quick poll
here.
Risk management love
For the month of romance, AA&B columnist Chris Amrhein takes a look at a very important but undervalued relationship: the one between insurance agents and their customers. Read more here.
Destined for insurance
Can a young employee find happiness with a job in the insurance industry? For Matthew Rosenhoover, the answer is a resounding "Yes!" This month's "Last Word" by Rosenhoover, an account executive at The Barclay Group, describes how the industry can attract young workers. Read more here.
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INSIDER EXCLUSIVE
Contributed by Stuckey & Co.
A&E market evolves with changes in the economy
Architecture & engineering is an $11 billion industry, yet approximately 87 percent of A&E firms generate $1.5 million or less in annual revenue. Professional liability programs specifically designed for smaller A&E firms can protect beyond a basic errors & omissions policy and offer customized solutions for this unique segment of the industry. Read more
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WEB EXCLUSIVES
Small businesses, big risks: Everybody needs EPLI
A recent survey of small business owners found that 66 percent were concerned their employees would file an employment-related charge against them. However, another recent study indicates that only 1.2 percent of small businesses had purchased EPL insurance. This exposure presents an opportunity for agents and brokers to help fill the coverage gap with new packaged EPLI programs that are designed and priced for small businesses. Read more
here.
What do agents want? You might be surprised
Conferences, luncheons and speaker events can be great tools for insurance agents to learn about new products, educate themselves and network with other agents. But a recent survey revealed most agents would rather stay in their offices and at their desks than attend such events.
Read more.
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