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CG 20 37: Additional Insured for Completed Operations
Agency Staff Articles, Coverage Article
CG 20 37 Explained: Additional Insured Status for Completed Operations The CG 20 37, particularly the latest version CG 20 37 12/19, is a crucial additional insured endorsement form often requested by project owners and general contractors in the insurance industry. This CG 20 37 endorsement, part of the family of additional insured forms developed […]
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 […]
How to Deal With Workplace Dilemmas
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
The day to day operations of an agency can be full of complications of varying degrees. Often it is interpersonal relationships or difficult workplace situations. Both can cause internal and external conflict. It can seem at times that there is no right answer, and even finding the right next step can seem like a losing […]
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 […]
What Should Agencies Do When a System Conversion Does Not Go as Planned?
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
In this episode Justin & Jordan discuss the steps agencies can take when working through obstacles encountered during an agency management system conversion. They also share thoughts on how a new employee can create the resources they need that will set them up for success in their role. Beverage: Haley’s Sangria Part 1: How can […]
A Producer Tries to Find the Balance Between New Business Activity and Quote to Bind Ratio
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
The Independent Agent podcast gets romantic! Learn about office romances and how to manage pressure from management as a producer in an insurance agency from your favorite brothers. Part 1: An office romance at off-site team building activity Intermission: Justin tries Veuve Clicquot Champagne Part 2: A producer is getting pressure from the agency owner […]
How Do Agencies Continue to Find Prospects When Traditional Methods Won’t Work?
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
In this episode, Justin and Jordan give advice on new ways producers can reach their ideal candidate when the conventional ways of meeting them are no longer an option. They also share some thoughts on how agencies can regain control of problematic agency bill balances. Beverage – Mike’s Harder Green Apple Part 1: What are […]
How Do I Convince my Agency to Provide Me with a Larger Marketing Budget?
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
Justin and Jordan Goodman discuss producer marketing budgets and other insurance agency topics in this episode of The Independent Agent podcast. Part 1: A producer receives higher than normal commission splits, but not enough marketing resources Intermission: Justin tries a Guinness Part 2: What is the appropriate dress code for agency employees?