How to Overcome Financial Insecurity When Transitioning to a New Agency BlogInsurance Producers

June 2, 2017

How to Overcome Financial Insecurity When Transitioning to a New Agency

You may have discovered new career possibilities at an entrepreneurial or lifestyle agency. However, leaving your current agency, losing your book of business, and starting…

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The Fight For and Against Noncompetes: Evaluating Aon v. Heffernan BlogInsurance Producers

May 12, 2017

The Fight For and Against Noncompetes: Evaluating Aon v. Heffernan

The hot debate for and against noncompetes continues in the United States. Currently, a battle between two insurance brokerages, California-based Alliant Insurance Services Inc. and…

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4 Trends Impacting P&C Insurance in 2017 BlogInsurance Producers

May 2, 2017

4 Trends Impacting P&C Insurance in 2017

The combination of a changing consumer landscape and advances in technology is driving an evolution in the P&C insurance industry. In response to improved technologies…

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What Insurance Producers Need to Know About P2P Insurance BlogInsurance Producers

April 13, 2017

What Insurance Producers Need to Know About P2P Insurance

A new term in the P&C insurance industry refers to peer-to-peer (P2P) insurance, which is defined by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) as: Peer-to-peer (P2P)…

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The Secrets to Vocational Freedom and Success BlogInsurance Producers

February 28, 2017

The Secrets to Vocational Freedom and Success

The workplace environment is changing in America. Innovative technology, the Millennial mindset, and evolving expectations are driving a new culture with more individualization and increased…

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Does Your Job Provide You the Personal Freedom You Need? BlogInsurance Producers

February 22, 2017

Does Your Job Provide You the Personal Freedom You Need?

Working as a top P&C insurance producer may mean that you’re always on the clock. Working nights and weekends can keep you from participating in…

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The Producer’s Toolbox for Success BlogInsurance Producers

December 27, 2016

The Producer’s Toolbox for Success

To be a successful insurance producer, you need to be equipped with the appropriate tools and resources to serve your clients well. Utilizing the best…

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3 Technology Trends in P&C Insurance You Need to Know BlogInsurance Producers

October 31, 2016

3 Technology Trends in P&C Insurance You Need to Know

Throughout the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry, new technology is impacting trends and the future of the market. Technology is disrupting current workflows and…

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The Growth of Insurance Mergers and Acquisitions BlogInsurance Producers

September 6, 2016

The Growth of Insurance Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) growth has been a very hot topic for insurance agencies over the past several years and with good reason. The growth…

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Is Being Happy with Your Corporate Culture Important? BlogInsurance Producers

August 17, 2016

Is Being Happy with Your Corporate Culture Important?

Corporate culture and employee well-being are of growing importance for organizations according to recent research. University of Warwick researchers recently tested the theory that happiness…

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Common Insurance Misconceptions BlogEnvironmental & Waste Management

June 6, 2016

Common Insurance Misconceptions

By Nathan Brainard, Vice President, Environmental Division of IOA | Waste Advantage Magazine June 6, 2016 There are some common misconceptions regarding insurance for the waste industry. The most…

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What Trends Hold Back the P&C Insurance Producer? BlogInsurance Producers

May 26, 2016

What Trends Hold Back the P&C Insurance Producer?

Three Big Changes Happening Now Your company is set to say goodbye to a quarter of its employees in the next few years. According to McKinsey…

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The Stewardship of Our Life Blog

December 10, 2015

The Stewardship of Our Life

OUR INFLUENCE AND OUR STORY Now, I’m guessing if you’re like me, you’ve likely heard about the role “stewardship” plays in each of our lives.…

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Workers’ Comp Claims Can Cost You Blog

March 7, 2014

Workers’ Comp Claims Can Cost You

March 2014 Losses of productivity and high insurance premiums aren’t the only repercussions of a workers' compensation claim. If your indirect costs exceed your direct…

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Turning a Negative into a Positive Blog

January 18, 2014

Turning a Negative into a Positive

By: Jeff McConnell, CIC, CRM Vice President | January 18, 2014 A recurring question I hear is, “How should I set my loss limitation?” When making this decision,…

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Who is Telling Your Story? BlogBusiness Insurance

January 4, 2014

Who is Telling Your Story?

 By: Brett C. Bradley, IOA Commercial Risk Advisor | January 4 , 2014 In our new world of PDFs, email, social media, and mobile devices, there is…

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Becoming Best in Class Takes More Than Talk Blog

October 1, 2013

Becoming Best in Class Takes More Than Talk

Waste Advantage Magazine  October 2013 By: Nathan Brainard, Vice President, Environmental Division of IOA | Waste Advantage Magazine Let’s be honest, we all want to believe our company is…

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Alternative Risk Management, Not a Fit For Everyone Blog

April 2, 2013

Alternative Risk Management, Not a Fit For Everyone

Roughly two years ago we began telling readers and insurance buyers to prepare for a change in the insurance marketplace. Because of incidents taking place…

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IOA Seeks Partners, Not Just Producers Blog

September 13, 2005

IOA Seeks Partners, Not Just Producers

SEP 12, 2005 | BY MARK E. RUQUET, PROPERTYCASUALTY360.COM Commissions shared, but so are management and service responsibilities The best lesson can involve taking a…

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