PSM Brokerage

MARCH 24, 2025

What This Means for Agents: No Change to Current SEP Processes Agents can continue submitting applications for the Disaster/Emergency SEP directly with plans. Until then, agents should continue following existing procedures. Medicare Agent resources However, this requirement will no longer be implemented.

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 16, 2025

A 43-year-old North Carolina insurance agent is out on bond after she was charged with using clients’ identities to gain illicit commissions on life insurance policies, the state Department of Insurance announced. Ashley Barnhardt, of Locust, near Charlotte, was charged …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 9, 2025

I often wonder if insurance agents read the insurance policies they provide to their clients before selling the product. Why do insurance agents sell policies with clauses that require disputes to be in faraway places? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

Agents

PSM Brokerage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Introduction: Hiring the right licensed-only agents (LOAs) is a critical step in scaling your agency or call center. Whether you're looking to expand your Medicare, ACA, Life Insurance, or Ancillary product offerings, finding top-tier agents can help you increase sales and streamline operations.

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 15, 2025

A North Carolina insurance agency cannot escape a lawsuit brought by a homeowner whose claim was denied because key elements of the property were not mentioned in the coverage application. In a case that began almost a decade ago and …

Claim

American Agents Alliance

JULY 20, 2025

Insurance automation, AI-enabled tools, and new technology are changing the ways that agents interact with policyholders. And as automation becomes integrated into more stages of the insurance lifecycle, it is reshaping how agents and carriers communicate with each other and with policyholders.

Policyholder

Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

They act as intermediaries between insurance carriers and independent agents, helping agents get contracted with top final expense insurance companies like Mutual of Omaha, Royal Neighbors, Transamerica, and others. Some simply provide carrier contracts, while others actively support agents in building and growing their business.

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Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For insurance agents, managing chargebacks and financial obligations responsibly is a crucial part of building a successful career. Many agents dont realize how Vector One can impact their ability to sell insurance final expense , or any type of insurance in the future. Sell to qualified clients who can afford their policies long-term.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

With six sailboats and a motorboat, I consider myself an enthusiast, though my insurance agent probably sees me as a … The post Boatowners Beware! Buy a Marine Policy Rather Than Relying Upon a Homeowners Policy For Coverage appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

Policy

Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For insurance agents selling final expense policies , staying informed about the funeral industry and consumer trends is essential. Consumer behaviors and industry trends shape the size and structure of policies people are purchasing. For example, one major trend is the declining face amounts of final expense policies.

Agents

Final Expense Brokerage

JANUARY 29, 2025

Jan 29, 2024 3:23:31 PM Contact Us Share: Final expense insurance is a niche that offers tremendous potential for agents looking to serve seniors and their families. The Key to Success: Quality Leads One of the most common struggles insurance agents face is finding high-quality leads.

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American Agents Alliance

APRIL 3, 2025

Read more to understand this relationship and how agents can help policyholders manage this uncertainty. Rising expenses could perhaps cause higher insured values, leading to policy adjustments and higher premiums. Here are some ways agents can help: Educate policyholders about costs and rising premiums.

Agents

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

JUNE 3, 2025

From burst pipes and property theft to liability and squatter intrusion, a home left unoccupied for an extended period is exposed to a unique set of hazards, many of which may not be covered by a standard homeowners’ insurance policy. Many standard policies exclude or limit coverage for theft and vandalism once a home is deemed vacant.

Theft

Agency Height

JULY 16, 2025

Discover the most profitable insurance products for agents to sell in 2025 and maximize commissions with high-demand, high-margin policies.

Agents

PSM Brokerage

JANUARY 27, 2025

With a diverse product portfolio and a suite of powerful agent programs and services, we provide everything you need to grow your business, serve your clients, and reach your goals. Heres how our Product Portfolio and Agent Programs and Services Guide can help you thrive. Agent Methods Build a professional online presence with ease.

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Top Insurance Blogs

MAY 17, 2025

You can cancel your car insurance policy in Germany without incurring extra fees if you understand the process and adhere to the stipulated timelines. As a licensed insurance agent with over a decade of experience in Germany and a policyholder for more than 20 years, I’ve guided numerous clients through this procedure.

Insurance Policy

American Agents Alliance

MAY 26, 2025

Becoming a trusted risk advisor is about more than just delivering quotes and writing policies. Agents can differentiate themselves and add value to their services by helping policyholders proactively manage risk, not just insure it. Agents can recommend proactive services and vetted third-party vendors to add value.

Agents

Solstice Insurance Broker

JANUARY 23, 2025

Brokers should advocate for clients year-round, assisting with claims and policy updates. Be the Lighthouse In the often murky waters of insurance jargon and policy complexities, your role as an insurance broker is akin to a lighthouse. Be proactive about policy updates that might affect them.

Out-Of-Pocket

Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

One of the most common mistakes I see in the final expense insurance industry is agents trying to diversify too soon, before they have developed real competence in final expense sales. If you look at successful agents in final expense, the vast majority are 100% focused on this market. Does that mean you cant sell other products?

Agents

Shield Insurance Agency

MARCH 27, 2025

Trusting your insurance agent is crucial, as they play a vital role in protecting your assets. Upon review, it was clear that while an error occurred on the agents part, there were also steps the client had not taken to ensure their desired coverage was in place. This can be an email, a letter, or an updated policy document.

Agents

American Agents Alliance

JUNE 12, 2025

Policyholders often do not fully understand their policy or notice potential coverage gaps, yet they may expect to have coverage if they suffer a loss. This is where agents and brokers play a critical role in helping identify and close potential coverage gaps.

Claim

Distinguished

APRIL 9, 2025

A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer. What are the Benefits of Partnering With an MGA?

Agents

Frankenmuth Insurance

JANUARY 23, 2025

To get support with these workplace safety tips, talk to a local, independent agent today. Contact your local, independent insurance agent for coverage advice and policy services. Safety should be an ongoing conversation and commitment for business owners. But youre not alone. appeared first on Home.

Risk

American Agents Alliance

JULY 13, 2025

The busy July renewal season has recently ended, and for many P&C agents, this time of year can be like running a marathon. Renewal Service Tips to Improve Retention and Growth Post-renewal service is an area where agents can differentiate themselves and deepen relationships with policyholders.

Policyholder

American Agents Alliance

JUNE 29, 2025

Independent P&C agents and brokers fill a special niche in the insurance marketplace. Independent agents offer other advantages, with the ability to provide a strong relationship and a hyperpersonalized customer experience driven by technology. The strength of relationships is a positive selling point for independent agents.

Agents

Agency Height

JULY 8, 2025

Skip to content For Agents Agent Login Log in to your agent profile Add Your Agency Create a profile and connect with quality leads. Google My Business Guide for Insurance Agents: Generate More Leads and Drive Local Traffic Get quotes from verified agents easily. The good news? Call for your free quote today.”

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Redbird Agents

JUNE 5, 2025

If you’re a licensed insurance agent looking to diversify your portfolio, ACA health insurance sales might currently be the most overlooked opportunity I’ve seen in quite some time. Why Become an ACA Health Insurance Agent? But it also opened the door for insurance agents to play a key role in that quoting and enrollment process.

Insurance

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 1, 2025

Specialty Program Group, a specialty insurance brokerage and distribution firm headquartered in Chicago, has acquired Florida-based ANOVA Marine Insurance, a managing general agent and Lloyd’s coverholder. ANOVA, in business since 2011, offers automated coverage and global policies for cargo, and …

Marine

Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I always tell agents that if they want to make a real career out of final expense sales, they should aim to spend at least $1,000 per week on leads. Cost: roughly $35 per month for a $1,000,000 / $2,000,000 policy Why it matters: Some final expense carriers dont require E&O, but thats a red flag.

Agents

American Agents Alliance

JULY 17, 2025

This can create additional E&O risks for agents and brokers, however, when a policyholder misunderstands their coverage needs or policy language. How E&O Risks Arise From Policy Misunderstandings E&O claims often begin with assertions that the agent failed to adequately recommend or explain coverage to the policyholder.

Risk

PSM Brokerage

MARCH 12, 2025

For insurance agents, this growing Medicare market represents a significant opportunity. Agents who specialize in Medicare can position themselves as trusted advisors, helping clients compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D prescription drug plans.

Agents

Simply Insurance

JUNE 28, 2025

How Much Is A $100,000 Life Insurance Policy? So whether youre just starting your search or you already have a policy and are looking for a better deal, keep reading for the best information on homeowners insurance in Maryland. Be sure to review your policy limits and deductibles carefully to make sure they fit your needs.

Home Insurance

Southwest Insurance Agents Alliance

JUNE 17, 2025

How to Transition from a Captive to Independent Agent? Key metrics include policy retention rates, new policy acquisitions, customer satisfaction scores, lead generation, team development, revenue growth and profit margins. Suite 207, Gilbert, AZ 85234 877-742-2468 Copyright © Southwest Insurance Agents Alliance.

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Simply Insurance

JUNE 11, 2025

How Much Is A $100,000 Life Insurance Policy? Agents not required. Get quotes and sign up online without talking to an agent. Below we discuss the different types of landlord insurance coverages in detail: DP1 - Dwelling A named-peril policy (DP-1) is an insurance policy that protects you against a specific hazard.

Insurance Quotes

Simply Insurance

JUNE 12, 2025

How Much Is A $100,000 Life Insurance Policy? Agents not required. Get quotes and sign up online without talking to an agent. Below we discuss the different types of landlord insurance coverages in detail: DP1 - Dwelling A named-peril policy (DP-1) is an insurance policy that protects you against a specific hazard.

Insurance Quotes

Majesco

JUNE 26, 2025

Bob Pick noted that last year was “wait and see” and today must be “test and play” because the pace of adoption and disruption of GenAI and now Agentic AI is so fast that many will not be able to catch up. Manish Shah shared that Majesco is already working towards the next major revolution – Agentic AI.

Agents

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

JUNE 16, 2025

From underinsuring key assets to misunderstanding policy exclusions, commercial insurance missteps can leave your business exposed to financial loss. Overlooking Liability Exposures Not all liability is covered by a standard general liability policy. Talk with one of our agents to help identify any coverage gaps.

Commercial Insurance