It’s amazing how much time can be spent during the day with small tasks like checking e-mails, reviewing documents or scheduling meetings. Throughout the days and weeks, the extra minutes spent on these daily tasks can add up to hours wasted. Moving these tasks to...
Any experienced insurance agent will tell you the key to successful business is good customer service. The key to good customer service? Communication. Communication within your team and communication with your clients is essential to building a good brand and a...
Strategic Insurance Software (SIS) is pleased to announce the release of its second e-guide: “Key Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Top Talent.” This new resource will help independent insurance agencies improve their hiring practices and attract young agents. The...
When Microsoft released Windows XP in 2003, it said it would support Window XP for ten year. They extended that date through April 2014, but once April comes around, Windows XP will no longer be supported by Microsoft, meaning Microsoft will no longer release security...
Despite current workforce trends, it is still possible to attract more talent than your agency needs. Hiring and retaining talented Insurance Producers is a huge factor in the overall business process. Hiring to retain and train a person for a long term working...
Insurance agencies around the globe are faced with the opportunity of attracting young agents to the field of insurance as a career. Due to the rising cost of a college education, most students are choosing fields that yield a big paycheck, such a medicine,...
The hiring process of Insurance Producers can be a challenging road to travel. From reviewing applications and resumes to interviewing and screening, a lot of work goes into hiring the best person for the position. Hiring and retention are huge factors in the overall...
Getting your producers to perform at their best can often be a challenging task. Many agencies invest huge amounts of time and money in order to motivate their employees and improve morale. Though it may be a challenging endeavor, motivating your producers to perform...
In today’s insurance environment, agencies are experiencing rapid change like never before. Globalization and the constant innovation of technology have resulted in a continuously evolving business environment. Change management, the approach to transitioning...
Independent Insurance Agencies Must Plan for Future Growth Right now, there are many factors affecting the growth and success of insurance agencies. Factors such as the internet, generational differences, legislation, case law, the economy, the soft market, and the...