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Who is ASNOA?

The Agent Support Network of America (ASNOA) is a fully integrated marketing and service network for independent insurance agents. We offer more than just carrier and market access, we support your entire business with our list of services, which includes accounting, licensing, marketing, training, and ongoing education. Contact us today to see how we can help you grow your agency.

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Phishing Email First Response

With many companies working from home, security is top-of-mind for owners and managers. Without domain securities in place and employees using home networks and computers, more vulnerabilities may be present and exploited by hackers and phishers. If a user at your company is compromised, and a spam email is sent...
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Ways to Save During COVID-19

For some of us, money is a little tighter than usual due to coronavirus-related financial changes. It seems like everyone has an opinion about how you can save a quick buck, and most fall into one of two categories: the obvious or the low returns. So how do you find...
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How to Virtually Engage Clients

Now that we are all sequestered at home, it’s time to upgrade how you engage with your clients. Many independent agents have already utilized video conferencing platforms like  Zoom to mimic in-person meetings, but there are more fun ways you can strengthen your relationships with your customers. Here are some...
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COVID-19 Federal Relief Resources

To say business has been tough lately is an understatement. The financial pressure is getting heavier for more and more small businesses as their revenue stream slows to a trickle. Congress passed the CARES act to give relief to these financial burdens, but not everyone has received or qualifies for...
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VP of Education Reviews NBS iQuote

I’ve been quoting small commercial my entire career and have searched tirelessly for a quality BOP comparative rater. After so many fell flat, I started to have my doubts about finding something easy to use with useful capabilities. When NBS released iQuote, I was skeptical; would it disappoint me like...
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Entering NBS Policies in Epic

NBS is a very popular carrier, but many agents are running into issues when they try to enter NBS policies into Epic. We want our agents to be successful, so we've highlighted the specific steps you have to take when entering an NBS. For these policies issued directly from NBS,...
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Video Conferencing Best Practices

You’ve started to work remotely, and to keep business running as usual your agency has incorporated video conferencing into the daily routine. This is an excellent way to stay in communication with your team as well as keep everyone up to date on current projects.   Some people find it...
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COVID-19 Small Business Loans

Unfortunately, the impacts of the Coronavirus are being felt on all levels of our society, including small businesses. To provide relief of these temporary losses, Congress passed the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act on March 27. How can the CARES Act help your agency? Here is a...
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Example Email About COVID-19

If you are an insurance agency owner and you are unsure of what to say to your clients regarding COVID-19 don't fret. Below is an example generic email you can spice up and send out to your clients regarding COVID-19. Navigating COVID-19: Services Will Continue In the weeks ahead, the uncertainty...
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Making a Business Continuity Plan

It is completely fine if you haven’t put a work process in place to prepare for a pending pandemic. None of us saw this coming. But now that we are facing an actual national crisis with COVID-19, let’s talk about how you can put together a Business Continuity Plan and...
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