Customer Service

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…

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…

Citrix Joins Agents Council for Technology

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10, 2015—Citrix is the newest company partner of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s Agents Council for Technology (ACT).

15 Customer Service Tips for 2015

It’s 2015 so, in keeping with the new year, customer service expert Shep Hyken offers 15 customer service tips to keep in mind and in practice throughout the coming year.

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The Commoditization of P&C Insurance

This article is a wake-up call from consultant Chris Burand: “The independent agency system constantly emphasizes how important agents are to clients in choosing the right coverage. While agents can…