By Andrea Wells Independent agency owners, producers, and support staff continue to report higher pay, according to Insurance Journal’s national online Agency Salary Survey results. But for the second year in a row, survey respondents report a decline in satisfaction …
Restaurants Market Detail: Pacific Excess Insurance Marketing is a wholesaler/general agent with a specialty in restaurants and access to many standard, surplus lines and workers’ compensation markets. Highlights of Pacific Excess’s offerings include higher commissions; fast quotes; no premium volume …
Los Angeles County Fires “We’re seeing total losses. We’re going out there and there’s really nothing to see. We’re maybe measuring the perimeter of a building trying to figure out a little bit what the structure looked like, if there’s …
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your team is crucial–especially for insurance agency owners. Recognizing personal limitations allows leaders to strategically delegate tasks and fill talent gaps with the right employees, ultimately strengthening the entire organization. Specialization Is Key Humans …
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Having a well-defined sales funnel is crucial for effectively attracting and converting potential clients. For insurance professionals, understanding and implementing a robust sales funnel strategy can significantly enhance client acquisition and retention efforts. A sales funnel is a systematic process …
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By Andrea Wells Insurance agency owners, producers, and support staff on average made more money in 2024, but for two years in a row, satisfaction with their compensation declined, according to the latest Agency Salary Survey, published annually by Insurance …
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Last year seems like ancient history. Most people seem to have adjusted to the daily whirlwind of information, activity, and change peppering our businesses and lives. But, with all that activity, it has become difficult for many to find the …
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By Chad Hemenway The Travelers Cos. said fourth-quarter 2024 and full-year net income increased 28% and 67%, respectively, on strong underlying underwriting results. Travelers posted fourth-quarter net income of about $2.1 billion compared to about $1.6 billion during the last …
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday said operating profit set a record in the fourth quarter and for the third straight calendar year, bolstered by improved underwriting and higher investment income in its insurance businesses. Much of that income came …
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing failures in the department’s response to the devastating Palisades wildfire. Bass appointed former LAFD Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva, a 41-year LAFD veteran, as interim chief while the city launches …
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