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Your Complete Guide to the CRIS Designation (Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist)
Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Training
Getting Started – CRIS Designation The Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation from the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) gives insurance professionals specialized skills for handling construction-related risks. Many people wonder, “Is the CRIS designation worth pursuing?” and “What exactly does the IRMI CRIS designation involve?” This guide breaks down the practical benefits and […]
Incurred Losses Explained: Understanding Insurance Claims
Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Training
Why Incurred Losses Matter and How to Explain It to Your Client When discussing insurance financials with clients, few concepts create more confusion than incurred losses. Many policyholders assume their premiums directly correlate to claims paid out, missing the complex financial picture that incurred losses reveal. Understanding this concept becomes critical for both insurance professionals […]
Building a Career as a Health Insurance Specialist at an Agency: Steps Beyond Licensing
Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Training
Getting Started in a Career as a Health Insurance Specialist Achieving your health insurance certificate is an essential foundation for a career as a health insurance specialist within an agency. However, genuine growth and professional success depend on continued learning, hands-on experience, and specialized training. This comprehensive guide will explore how to become a health […]
Unpacking Coverage E in Homeowners Insurance: What Agents Need to Know
Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Employees
Understanding Strict Liability Insurance: Essential Coverage Guide Coverage “E” Personal Liability Coverage, is a critical component of home insurance liability coverage. This personal liability insurance offers financial protection to homeowners if they’re legally responsible for bodily injury or property damage to others. Unlike coverage for property damage, which targets only the homeowner’s property, Coverage E […]
The Practical Guide to Insurance Designations
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Onboarding, Helpful Tips: For Training
Choosing the Right Insurance Designation and Certifications for your Career As you begin your career in insurance, it is important to understand how you can create long-term success in this industry with the right insurance designations and certifications. There is a lot to learn and, quite honestly, the learning never stops. The sky is the […]
Everything You Should Know About the AINS Designation
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
What is the AINS Designation The Associate in Insurance (AINS) designation is a fundamental credential for insurance professionals looking to establish a solid foundation in the industry. Let’s explore what this credential means for your career – from requirements and costs to how it affects your salary and career growth opportunities. We’ll take a deep […]
Essential insurance agency software Solutions in 2025
Agency Owner Articles, Agency Staff Articles
What to Look for in Insurance Agency Solutions The insurance industry has seen major digital shifts recently, with cutting-edge insurance agency management systems becoming a key advantage for successful firms. As we move through 2025, agencies using robust insurance agency management software are gaining a significant edge over rivals that are still stuck with outdated […]
The Complete Guide to Insurance Loss Run Reports
Agency Staff Articles, Coverage Article
Understanding the Importance of a Loss Run Report Insurance professionals frequently express frustration when navigating loss run reports, dealing with delays, unclear data, and the challenge of clearly conveying essential loss history to stakeholders. Executives and account managers, especially those who train new employees, understand that overlooked details in these reports significantly impact coverage decisions, […]
How to Complete ACORD Agent of Record Forms
Agency Staff Articles, Coverage Article
Understanding the ACORD 36 Agent of Record Form In 2023 alone, the United States insurance industry produced $1.54 trillion in written premiums. Because of this enormous figure, having effective insurance representation through an broker of record is vital for agencies and policyholders alike. Yet, switching insurance representatives involves more than a simple handshake. That’s where the […]
Certificates of Insurance – Why You Need to use Templates
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Training
Certificates of Insurance – The Template Approach Insurance professionals frequently field requests from clients, business partners, and vendors looking for proof of coverage. An insurance certificate, usually completed on an ACORD 25 form, offers a straightforward way to satisfy these requests quickly. By using this clear, standardized approach, teams can reduce errors and ease the […]