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Protect Businesses with Equipment Breakdown Insurance
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven landscape, businesses rely heavily on a wide range of equipment and machinery to power their operations, streamline processes, drive productivity, and, of course, increase customer satisfaction. Yet, no matter how advanced or reliable a company’s equipment may be, equipment breakdowns can and do occur, and when they do, they can result in costly emergency repairs and even cause a halt in business activities. This is...
3 Strategies to Stay Current And Grow Your Insurance Agency
The insurance industry is an ever-evolving sector, which requires up to date knowledge on the market itself, legislative requirements and many other factors, such as fluctuations of the economy. To generate high returns, it is important for independent insurance brokers and agents to use various strategies to keep up with changes in the industry....
4 More Tips For Insurance Agencies Using Social Media
Social media has become extremely popular and important to all industries in the past decade and even more so in the last few years. As an independent insurance agency owner or manager, your online marketing and social media is likely an ongoing concern. Are you maximizing your efforts? Are you staying competitive? Here are some key points to...
3 Reasons Why Small Businesses Are Vulnerable To Cyber Attack
When it comes to cyber attacks, small and medium-sized businesses are not excluded from the threat. Many small businesses believe that cyber criminals are only interested in data from big companies, and that is not always true. In fact, with cyber criminals coming up with new techniques to hack any system, small business are the most attractive...
More Tips To Grow Your Insurance Agency
We all know that there is great deal of responsibility involved in the process of running an insurance agency. From making a good first impression with your new customers, to increasing the efficiency of your company as it grows, you face a variety of challenges and opportunities every day. Here are a few points that will help you to stay...
How Insurance Agents Can Build Their Personal Brand Online
The Internet has made business more transparent than ever. This can be an advantage for independent agents who are willing to build what has become know as a “personal brand” online. It’s not as difficult as it might sound. Here are tips to get started: Your Own Digital Network There are a few key channels to focus on in the online space. If...
4 Social Media Best Practices For Insurance Agencies
Like it or not, we are surrounded by digital communication. So for independent insurance agents, it’s important to get involved. It’s better to proactively shape your online presence and reputation, than to have it created for you! Here are four points to keep in mind as you build and maintain your social media profiles: Be Sure To Listen There...
4 Steps To Data Analytics Success For Insurance Agencies
Small, independent insurance agencies might be intimidated by data analytics and believe that it is too sophisticated or expensive for their businesses. However, data analytics is simply an assessment of the data that they collect, allowing them to make better business decisions. There are several measures that you can take to use data analytics...
4 Tips To Increase The Engagement Of Agents and Employees
Having an engaged workforce is vital for any organization’s success. Research shows that companies with higher levels of employee engagement have better earnings per share, net income growth and higher operating income. Boosting the engagement of your insurance agents and employees does not have to take months or be expensive. By following these...
Keeping Up With Social Media Marketing Changes
As an Internet-savvy insurance agent, you have likely spent time perfecting your social media marketing. You reach out to clients and prospects online. You may also blog and post videos on YouTube. But social media networks are not static, and, as the situation shifts, you may find your efforts to be less effective over time. Social media...
4 Fundamentals Of Insurance Agency Growth
Insurance is a competitive industry. To truly thrive, it’s important that independent brokers and agents have a solid overall business foundation supporting their agency. It’s easy to get caught up in a cycle of implementing the latest tactic to drive sales or build morale, but most successful agencies have key fundamentals in place including the...
Protect Your Model Railroad With Collectibles Insurance
We’re excited to announce collectibles insurance that is specifically made to cover your valuable model railroad collection. It’s a simple, affordable solution for insuring the components of your model train collection - for as little as $75 annually - that offers superior benefits when compared to a traditional homeowner’s policy. MiniCo...
What Factors Determine A Wine’s Value?
Most wine lovers understand that some bottles are worth more than others, but what really makes one cost more than another? While some wines are so valuable that they become collectibles, even everyday wines are affected by several key factors determining their worth. For collections, here's what to consider: Time A common assumption has it that...
The Value Of Customer Relations Management For Insurance Agents
Many independent insurance agents are using digital marketing to get more leads, but not all agencies are utilizing a customer relations management platform (CRM) to maximize the return on these leads. By organizing and automating leads, your agency will make more sales and save time. Why Use A CRM? A customer relationship management system is...
The Importance Of A Local Focus For Insurance Agents
Every business professional has been inundated with the “mass market” approach of internet marketing, including how to create an effective online marketing strategy. While it’s important to develop an overall online program, it’s crucial for most independent agents to focus on our own local market, both online and off. You Local Market Is Unique...
Network To Build Relationships With Small Business Clients
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there were approximately 28.2 million small businesses operating in the United States in 2011, and this number likely has grown since that time. This market presents an incredible opportunity for insurance companies, and you may be looking for a way to tap into that market. After all, while the...
Tips For Preserving Fine Art And Furniture
Both fine art and furniture can be damaged by humidity and high temperature. They’re also prone to staining, decay and mold growth. Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to protect these valuables. Keep The Environment Cool Furniture and fine art can be damaged by extreme heat. That is why it is ideal to keep curtains, blinds and...
Claim Filing Best Practices for Self-Storage Operators
If you own a self-storage facility, it's virtually inevitable that you will wind up making an insurance claim at some point. Whether it’s property damage, theft, bodily injury or a lien auction, there are unique risks involved in operating such a facility. If you do file a claim, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Document All...
How To Write Great Insurance Client Emails
Since the early 1990s, email has become a fact of modern life. However, much like the paper-based mail that inspired it, most people have an overflowing inbox. Some of the emails are “junk” or “spam” sent to take advantage of the unsuspecting. However, other emails that are potentially of value to the recipient are ignored because they do not...
5 Tips For Insurance Website Design
Making a website for your insurance agency can feel overwhelming. It’s the virtual storefront for your business, and it is one of the best avenues for getting new leads. Naturally, you want to make a good first impression while also convincing visitors to ultimately do business with you. To help make the process simpler, here are five points to...
How To Start Producing As A New Agent
Life as an insurance agent can be good. There is a large degree of independence offered, and the residual income is attractive. But getting started in the insurance business isn’t always easy. Many new producers quit in their first year. How can you make it and build your sales as a new agent? Here are four tips. Be Willing To Work Hard In The...
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