Essential Resources & Blogs for Insurance Agency Success

CG 20 10 Explained: Additional Insured Status for Ongoing Operations

Agency Staff Articles, Coverage Article

Understanding the CG 20 10 for Ongoing Operations Many insurance professionals who manage Commercial General Liability (GCL) policies see requests to add the CG 2010 form, also recognized as the ongoing endorsement form. This ISO CG 20 10 extends additional coverage to a named entity for ongoing operations carried out by the named insured. What […]

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 […]

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