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How Should Internal Employee Moves be Managed?
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Hiring, Helpful Tips: For Leadership
Tune in for the latest episode of The Independent Agent! Episode 40 Learn about internal shifts in employment and how to provide opportunities for your agents. It’s time for another round of The Independent Agent with your hosts, Jordan and Justin! This week, things get interesting as they tackle two thought-provoking topics: But that’s not […]
The Impact of the Pandemic on the Insurance Industry
Agency Owner Articles, Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Leadership
We have certainly seen a fair amount of changes in our world due to the pandemic, but there is more to come. As we continue to adapt and learn from this unprecedented situation, we have yet to determine the long-term impact. The insurance industry has already had to make some uncomfortable shifts. Businesses have downsized […]
3 Keys to Job Security in a Pandemic
Agency Owner Articles, Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
The pandemic of 2020 will impact the economy in ways that we have yet to fully understand. The insurance industry is certainly not insulated from this. While particular niches your agency serves may be able to sustain themselves or even succeed amid COVID, others have suffered significant setbacks, leaving them with no choice but to […]
Finding the Right Niche During an Ongoing Pandemic
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
As the pandemic persists, every community imaginable has felt the impact in some way. Restrictions have crippled different industries to varying degrees. Some businesses had to limit foot traffic while others had to shut their doors temporarily. And while safety remains the primary concern, the pandemic has unquestionably, negatively impacted the economy. While some businesses […]
Winning Back an Unpaid Bonus
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
Bonuses are commonly used across insurance agencies to incentivize and reward growth. And while calculation and payment are typically straightforward, there can be issues in any areas of the bonus agreement that are ambiguous. This lack of clarity can lead to issues when it comes time for the employee to collect. While problems with bonuses […]
3 Helpful Tips for Beginners in the Insurance Industry
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
Early in your insurance career, you may be asked to do things that you’re not sure are right. The thought of saying “no” to a request like this may feel like an intimidating prospect. However, not every request deserves a “yes.” In fact, automatically agreeing to everything asked of you can have unintended consequences. Here […]
How to Know When it’s Time to Hire in Your Agency
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Hiring
Making the Most of Your 1st Year in Insurance
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
Starting a new job in an insurance agency can create a full range of emotions. It is reasonable to feel like there is a lot to learn and unsure of where to start. And while all of this may feel a little unsettling and intimidating, the good news is that you’ve come to the right […]
How to Leave & Return to A Career In Insurance
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
How to Deal With Workplace Dilemmas
Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees
About the Author Justin Goodman has spent the past 20 years in insurance. He is the co-founder and CEO of Total CSR and co-founder and Managing Director of Project 55. By the age of 29, he was recognized as one of the top five construction insurance experts nationwide by Risk and Insurance Magazine. He also […]