The last few years have brought an unprecedented number of weather-related claims across the country. Handling them can be a daunting task when they’re all coming in at once. However, with the right strategies in place, an agency can manage them efficiently. Here are some pro tips on handling the influx of weather-related insurance claims. … Read more
A blog from ASNOA’s own Director of Education, Laura Hamilton When it comes to running an insurance agency, offering commercial insurance can be a game-changer. While personal insurance policies may be more familiar to many people, the importance of selling commercial insurance should not be overlooked. In this blog post, we’ll explore why selling commercial … Read more
If events seem like a waste of your time, you are probably not attending the right ones. The mark of a great event is leaving with memorable takeaways (i.e. more knowledge about profitable subjects, more connections to insurance experts, etc.). This is why it is important to know the purpose of the event you plan … Read more
Marti Masterson and her husband Doug have been involved in the insurance industry for over 20 years, 11 of which they’ve spent as independent agents with ASNOA. Now the two are enjoying retirement after Marti sold her book for 280% of its revenue, but their journey was not an easy one. ASNOA’s Communications Supervisor Madeline … Read more
Finally, some exciting news for a change: Applied Epic 2020 arrived on June 7, 2020! This article will cover: Some of the new features The new available integrations What do I need to do to get the 2020 version? Wait, what is Applied Epic? Highlights of the New Features Home Screen Several enhancements to the … Read more
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 from their account, here are … Read more
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 the CARES Act loans. If … Read more
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 all the rest? After watching … Read more
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 list of eight most commonly … Read more
With 2020 upon us, we have turned the calendar on another outstanding year for ASNOA and our Affiliate Agencies. In the coming weeks and months, carriers will begin to payout profit and growth bonuses for 2019 performance. Thanks to the hard work of our Affiliates, and The ASNOA Advantage®, we expect to have a very … Read more