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How to Complete the ACORD 129 Form
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Training
What is an ACORD 129? As you begin a career in insurance, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the applications used in the Agency Management System (AMS). This article will delve into the details of the ACORD forms you’ll be using daily to manage client information, with a special emphasis on the ACORD 129 form […]
The Primary and Non-Contributory Endorsement: What It Means and Why It Matters
Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Training
Why the Primary and Non-Contributory Endorsement Matters in Insurance and What it Means Insurance professionals often encounter situations where determining the order of coverage can be challenging. The primary and non-contributory endorsement clarifies which insurance policy responds before any other insurance. Understanding the primary insured meaning, how primary and non-contributory insurance functions, and potential pitfalls can reduce disputes when several insurance […]
Understanding the Purpose of Auto Symbol 7 on the Business Auto Policy
Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Training
Symbol 7 Auto Coverage and Scheduled Vehicles Vehicles insured under a business auto policy, demonstrating the importance of understanding Auto Symbol 7 as explained in the article. The term symbol 7 auto coverage indicates that a business auto policy covers only the specific autos listed by the insurer. This approach helps businesses looking to control […]
How to Complete the Acord 27 – Certificate of Insurance
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Training
What is an ACORD 27 Form? When you start working in insurance, it’s vital to get familiar with the forms and applications used in your Agency Management System (AMS). You’ll use these documents daily to manage client information and provide proof of insurance. Read on to learn more about the forms like an ACORD 27 […]
Total CSR Case Study – From Food Service to Insurance in Less Than 30 Days!
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Hiring, Helpful Tips: For Training
Total CSR followed Lei, a new account manager at Goodman Insurance, as she went through licensing, training, and assessments with Total CSR. Watch how going through our training enabled Lei to outperform industry pros with years of experience!
How Can My Small Agency Attract Talent Without The Budget of Larger Firms?
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Hiring, Helpful Tips: For Leadership
Hiring is hard! Learn helpful tips from real agency owners, Justin and Jordan Goodman, on how to hire top talent without a huge budget in this episode of the Independent Agent. Part 1: The account manager does the work and the producer gets paid for it Intermission: Justin tries Green Flash – West Coast IPA […]
How to Keep a Top Producer From Causing Agency Turnover Problems
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Leadership
Part 1: The top producer is causing major staff turnover issues Intermission: Justin tries Lagavulin 16 Part 2: An account manager has to hand bad news to the insured, and it was the agency’s fault
My New Hire Won’t Stop Talking About His Old Agency, And It’s Killing Morale
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Leadership, Helpful Tips: For Onboarding
Justin and Jordan offer helpful tips to insurance agency owners on managing relationships and agency culture in this episode of the Independent Agent. Check out the details below! Part 1: A new hire wants to keep talking about the ways they did things at their old agency. Intermission: Justin tries a Grapefruit Goodman Part 2: […]
Do Professional Designations Really Matter?
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Leadership, Helpful Tips: For Training
In this episode, Justin and Jordan discuss the various factors agency leaders should consider when developing organization wide goals. They also weigh the pros and cons of the different options available for insurance education and debate the value of professional designations. Beverage: Whiskey Sour Part 1: What should agencies consider when determining goals for the […]
My Agency is Requiring Me to Pay the SIR on an E&O Claim Caused by My Account Manager
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Leadership
Is this fair?? Justin and Jordan discuss the who needs to pay the SIR on an E&O claim in this scenario. Also, do outsourcing companies work? Find out in this episode of the Independent Agent. Part 1: We started utilizing an outsourcing company, but my account managers say they are busier than ever Intermission: Justin […]