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While there is no way to replace long-term experience, service, and friendships that an employee built, there are ways for agencies to prepare for their departure.
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Whether an agency is overstaffed or understaffed will impact the organization, and both can cause stress for different reasons.
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When it comes to keeping a full bank of prospects year-round, lead lists are one option available to insurance agencies.
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Convincing a producer to change their selling habits may not be the easiest task, but here are some tips to break things down and get to the root of the problem so the producer can get back to doing what they do best.
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Choosing the cookie-cutter approach to producer management and compensation rather than evaluating each producer book on merit can lead to frustration.
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Knowing that a remote work environment may be necessary for a few more months, or potentially permanent, it is increasingly critical that leaders find ways to encourage individuals and teams who have lost momentum.
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While the learning curve in the insurance industry can be significant, the beginning months are a great time to build a foundation for success.
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While the idea of leaving and then trying to come back can be intimidating, think of it as temporarily moving to another community knowing you will return to your hometown when it's time to settle down and build a life.
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The truth is it is an industry that has struggled with diversity and inclusion for a long time. Even as that tide has started to shift, there is still work required to shift mindsets inside and outside insurance.
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A marketing plan that lacks design and planning will fall flat with little generation of sales. Understanding that marketing is a representation of the agency and the agents is critical to creating a workable plan.
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There is no right or wrong way to write a dress code, but here are few things to consider when modernizing your company policy on acceptable attire.
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Once an employee brings a co-worker's hygiene to your attention, it is essential to act before the stink becomes a problematic stench (literally or figuratively) that interferes with work and performance.
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A role in production often affords flexibility, the opportunity to determine your earning potential, and residual income on retained accounts.
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And while it may sound like a great option to get the attention of potential new hires, there are many factors to evaluate before adding it to your agency benefits package.
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The information here will provide insight into the critical items that should be on every new agency owner's mind.
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Left unchecked, what should be another tool to better service clients can quickly turn into an account’s receivable nightmare.
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Statistics show that people are getting married later or choosing other lifestyles, but benefits offered by employers are failing to catch up to more modern lifestyles.
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Reports are often difficult to understand and interpret. System-generated reports are also at high risk for errors due to the data that is in the system.
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Without the right tools and guidelines, producers can easily find themselves creating their way of doing things, leaving the next person in the process without all of the necessary details to manage the quoting process.
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Whether it is adherence to social distancing guidelines, working with clients that are too busy or located a long way from the office, there are still many advantages to learning how to market and build relationships remotely that are beneficial now and will prove to be useful in the future.
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While employees do not need to be best friends, there is a certain level of decency and respect required for people to work together effectively and without being miserable.
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The path to finding a working sales strategy is certainly not a straight one, but these tips will help producers refine their sales process.
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Before the relationship gets too serious, there are a few essential things you will want to keep in mind.
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Learn what every insurance agent needs to know before signing a producer agreement, including tips, risks, and steps to maximize your career success.
