Friendly Agent

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So you have taken your insurance exam and got a license to sell insurance. Now, you want to start selling insurance? Before you do, you need to get an insurance carrier appointment. What is an insurance carrier appointment? How to get a direct insurance carrier appointment as a new agent?

Insurance Carrier

Wren Insurance Agency

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This is where "surplus lines" insurance comes in. A surplus lines company is a type of insurer that provides coverage for risks that are unavailable through standard, licensed carriers. Costs can be higher for policyholders and if a surplus lines carrier goes insolvent, existing claims will not be paid by the State.

Insurance Carrier

Wren Insurance Agency

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Now that we are in the thick of the official hurricane season here in Florida, you may have noticed - if you recently tried to bind a new home insurance policy - that most carriers will stop writing up to a week or two prior to a named storm possibly impacting the state. That annual cap is 14% for 2024 and 15% for 2025.

Policy

TGS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

There are a number of reasons why an insurance carrier can decide not to offer you a home insurance policy renewal. Homeowners insurance non renewal can happen to anyone. 3 Steps to Get Homeowners Insurance After Non Renewal 1. If you pass a follow-up home inspection, your carrier may insure you again.

Insurance Carrier

TGS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

TGS Insurance » Blog Captive vs Independent Insurance Agency: What’s the Difference? In order to understand the benefits of using an independent insurance agent, it’s essential to recognize what sets them apart. Insurance agencies can be sorted into two categories: captive and independent.

Insurance Agent

TGS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Let’s take a look at some of the most common ways that home renovations will impact your insurance policy. Unreported Renovations Can Cause a Lapse in Coverage For significant home renovations, your insurance carrier may require you to notify them about the project up to 30 days before construction starts.

Insurance Policy

TGS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Calculating Your Rates With Wind Pool Additional Windstorm Insurance Options With TGS What is the South Carolina Wind Pool? The South Carolina Legislature required insurance to be available to at-risk coastal homes. Why Would I Have to Get South Carolina Wind Pool Insurance? This program started in 1971.

Insurance

American Agents Alliance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Collaborative partnerships with carriers improve service for policyholders, enhance an agency’s growth potential, and provide learning opportunities for agents. Online quoting platforms, claims portals, document upload pages, and digital payment solutions will be critical to helping policyholders manage their insurance portfolios.

Building

InsuredMine

MARCH 26, 2024

Insurance companies recognize the imperative to invest in modern digital technologies to achieve their goals of cost reduction and revenue growth. Insurance carriers recognize the importance of investing in future-proof architecture, characterized by open APIs and low-code systems that easily integrate into broader technology ecosystems.

Insurance

American Agents Alliance

OCTOBER 14, 2024

They can explain how premiums are determined, how policyholders can mitigate their risk, and why certain coverages are important. Join the American Agents Alliance for More Information Agents and brokers who want to sell insurance to millennials can find ways to be successful with this marker.

Agents

Friendly Agent

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In fact i’ll argue that the best way to get into an insurance agency business is by working part time initially. Also by working as a side hustle you can start gaining experience in the insurance industry and figure out if it is right for you or not. How do I start a side hustle in Insurance Agency space?

Insurance Agent