Agency Management

Big “I” Responds to Google Compare Closure

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2016— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) today issued the following statement from Robert Rusbuldt, Big “I” president and…

The Southwest Airlines Way

If you’re never flown Southwest airlines, you are likely not familiar with their customer service approach. In this article, customer service expert Shep Hyken talks about his experience and I…

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Spread the Love

You’ve got just over a week before Valentine’s Day. Do something nice for your customers Valentine’s Day (and every day). Spread the love, spread the joy. Here is our suggestion…

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Oral vs. Written Binders

Unless there is a legal requirement, is there a reason to issue a written binder on an account? We posed this question to the VU faculty and got a mixed…

Firing Customers…Dump Letters

Increasingly, agents are discovering that they have customers that they no longer want for one or more of many reasons. Maybe it’s a contractor that generates so much certificate of…

Why Agency Producers Will Become Obsolete in 2017

The internet and online insurance buying are incredible. Early in 2017, agency producers will become obsolete. Shortly thereafter, agencies themselves will become obsolete. This will happen because three progressions will…

The “Where You Reside” Issue…Next Steps

On October 1, 2015 in most states, ISO’s new HO endorsements designed to resolve the potential “Where You Reside” coverage gap became effective. In less than two weeks later, we…

Michigan Agent is IIABA Young Agent of the Year

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 15, 2015 —The National Young Agents Committee (YAC) of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) presented the Outstanding Young Agent…

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