Despite the rising demand for business insurance, many independent agents are hesitant—or outright resistant—to enter the commercial space. Whether you’re an agency owner wondering why your producers aren’t cross-selling to business clients, or you’re an agent yourself questioning where to start, it’s clear that commercial insurance remains an underutilized growth opportunity. So why aren’t independent … Read more
Independent insurance agents are often the first line of support for clients when disaster strikes. With meteorologists forecasting a more intense tornado season across the Midwest and South, it’s more important than ever to proactively assist clients before, during, and after severe weather events. Here’s how to offer exceptional value and strengthen relationships during these … Read more
The Trump administration has vowed to impose tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. This is likely to not only alter trade dynamics but indirectly drive up insurance premiums. While tariffs are designed to protect domestic industries by increasing the price of imports, they also raise the costs of raw materials, components, and finished … Read more
Joining an insurance network can provide independent agents with valuable resources, support, and opportunities for growth. It can ultimately help you compete more effectively in the insurance marketplace. However, agents need to ask questions and carefully evaluate the benefits, costs, and terms of membership before deciding to join a particular network. Here are 10 questions … Read more
A blog from ASNOA’s own Director of Education, Laura Hamilton In the ever-evolving world of insurance, where policies seem to change as quickly as the weather, one thing remains constant – the importance of servicing your clients. As we navigate through these challenging times in the insurance market, the value of providing top-notch service to … Read more
With the current market conditions, many insurance companies are struggling, and, sadly, a few have gone insolvent. As a result, savvy policyholders may be wary of investing in certain types of insurance out of concern that they’ll end up with an unpaid claim. The good news for policyholders is that there’s a process that grants … Read more
Over the years, I have seen some mishaps from CSRs, producers, and agency owners that have resulted in clients filing a claim against their agency’s E&O Insurance policy. The real kicker is that some of these could have easily been avoided. As an agency owner, you try and protect your E&O Insurance against all possible … 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