CHECK FRAUD AND COUNTERFEITING by L. Burke Files As computer and duplicating technologies have advanced and become cheaper and more widely available, check fraud and counterfeiting have grown. T...

This checklist outlines the major factors an insurance agency and a producer should consider in negotiating an employment agreement. It should not be construed as a specimen contract or agreement but merely a guide for reaching a meeting of the minds over subjects important to both parties. If you are engaged in this kind of negotiation now, use this form to check off these considerations in the blocks provided, as they are agreed upon. Be sure to consult an attorney for assistance in drafting the legal language necessary to implement a formal contract.

CHECKLIST OF CONSIDERATIONS IN NEGOTIATING A PRODUCER/AGENCY AGREEMENT This checklist outlines the major factors an insurance agency and a producer should consider in negotiating a...

CHEMICAL SPILLS by Scott Lawson Many companies establish spill-response plans to comply with the HAZWOPER standard (CFR 1910.120), yet fail to develop a program that addresses their specific hazards...

There may come a time when your agency's communications needs exceed the capabilities of in-house personnel. You want to concentrate on producing new business, developing products, and servicing clients. Who has the time and expertise to create newspaper or radio advertising-or perform the myriad public relations functions necessary to keep your agency in the public eye?

CHRISTMAS GREETING Dear (Customer Name), Just a note to let you know that we're thinking of you during the holiday season. Not only do we send our best wishes, but I want to add a perso...

Dear (Customer Name): One minute it's day care . . . the next minute, a counseling appointment . . . followed by a session in strategic public relations. You...

CHURCHES - 'PEACE OF MIND' Dear (Customer Name): PEACE OF MIND . . . that's the quality that a place of worship provides for its parishioners. Guidance, joy, comfort, but most importan...

CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS CREATE GOODWILL A study commissioned by Good Housekeeping magazine concluded that the 'Decade of Glitz and Greed' has given way to the 'Decade of Decency.' Key points ...

Closing a sale getting your prospect to say “yes” can sometimes be as easy as asking for it. Once you’ve laid the groundwork by qualifying your prospect, uncovering their needs, and showing how your product or service satisfy those needs, it’s time to ask for the order. Here are five tips to make this procedure simple and successful.