Recently added articles from American Agent & Broker:
Dealing with the new normal.(Editorial)
Dec 15, 2009; ... Whew! We made it to the end of 2009. And although things could be more secure, some basic indicators point to a small-scale stabilization. The least we can say is that things are not as scary as they were last year at this time: The mass layoffs have slowed, the Dow topped 10,000 a couple ...
Taking the long-term view: although it's important to hold down expenses and "do more with less" to survive the recession, agents and brokers are looking beyond this crisis and preparing their businesses for better times.(Review and Outlook 2009-2010: INDEPENDENT AGENTS AND BROKERS)
Dec 15, 2009 ... What are 1 or 2 initiatives that your firm must execute in 2010 to reach your growth goals? Robert C. Smith: We are working with each producer to develop solutions that address specific issues clients are facing in this difficult economy. On the P-C side of our business, these ...
No more business as usual.(Review and Outlook 2009-2010: INSURANCE COMPANY EXECUTIVES)
Dec 15, 2009 ... Between the recession and damage to the industry's reputation, insurance companies can no longer conduct their businesses as they have in the past. Rebranding, tightening processes and turning to customers and distributors for input are among the ways that insurers are reinventing ...
Blurring the lines.(Review and Outlook 2009-2010: WHOLESALE BROKERS, MGUs AND MGAs)
Dec 15, 2009 ... The influx of admitted insurance players into the wholesale market--driven by an ongoing soft market and a recession--means today's wholesale brokers, MGUs and MGAs must be more focused than ever on providing their retail agency customers and insureds with the best products and services ....
The importance of representing.(Review and Outlook 2009-2010: INSURANCE SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS)
Dec 15, 2009 ... Although insurance societies and associations always have provided the vital service of representation for their members, their presence today is more important than ever. Whether they're fighting on Capitol Hill or helping members with education and marketing assistance, associations get ...