The devastating wildfires on Maui have shone a spotlight on an issue that’s being felt much more broadly than just in the Aloha State. Thanks to shifting weather patterns, there’s been a recent uptick in “secondary perils” — wildfires, major thunderstorms, and landslides — which is prompting private insurers to pull back or limit coverage,...
Protecting Nonprofits and Their Volunteers
‘Tis the season for end-of-the-year charitable giving! As fundraising efforts ramp up and volunteers pitch in, make sure your nonprofit clients have the coverage they need. The last few weeks of the year are critical for charitable organizations when it comes to fundraising. The holiday message of giving to others combined with the...
Self-Storage Lease Agreements Protect Your Clients
A self-storage lease agreement (or rental contract) is one of the most important elements of your self-storage operation's risk management program. It is the most critical document executed between the business and the tenant in terms of protecting the facility's interests. The lease agreement formally establishes the relationship between the...
Storage Unit Fire Hazards and Fire Prevention
Are Your Clients Aware of Fire Risks? Fires can be a very serious risk for self-storage units. While your clients may be responsible storage tenants, the tenant in the next unit may not be. Self-storage facilities do not provide insurance for your clients' items stored in the rented unit. They need to provide their own insurance coverage to...
Insurance Agency Management: 3 Ways to Improve Employee Productivity
Agency Management: 3 Ways to Improve Employee Productivity As a busy agency owner, it’s critical that your employees have the ability to work independently and productively, allowing you to focus on sales. The following are four ways you can increase agency productivity without having to hire additional staff. Establish a basic training program...
Claim and Optimize Your Google Listing to Drive More Traffic
Get found online! That’s the overarching goal of virtually every business today. And it makes sense – if your insurance clients can’t find your agency in a snap, no amount of insurance marketing online is going to get them to keep looking. Instead, they’ll likely contact the insurer whose website is easy to find. When you’re talking...
How to Make Your Insurance Website Mobile Friendly
How to Make Your Insurance Website Mobile Friendly In the beginning, there was the PC website – the go-to for laptops and desktops for years. Then, consumers and colleagues began snapping up smartphones and tablets; in fact, 2012 was the first time since 2001 that PC sales dropped below those of previous years. So came the rise of the...
5 Ways to Use Google to Grow Your Insurance Business
Google provides a variety of tools that give insurance agents ways to help you grow your insurance business through gaining more exposure, connecting with existing and potential clients and streamlining your work process. By using these tools and integrating them into your insurance marketing strategies you may find that your efforts...