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Do you regularly negotiate such contractual issues as commission rates, growth goals, etc. with your companies?

Congratulations to the 57% who responded, “Yes!” Based on those positive responses, it appears that agencies of all sizes are negotiating. Negotiations aren't limited to larger agencies. If these agents weren't succeeding in their negotiations, even in a hard market, they'd be giving up. Although 57% is a good percentage, I'd love to see this number keep growing. If you aren't negotiating contractual issues with your companies, isn't it time to begin?

COMPANY UNDERWRITING COMMUNICATION One advantage of computerization is the ability to mass-produce customized information - letters, application forms, or submissions for quotes....

COMPANY UNDERWRITING COMMUNICATION One advantage of computerization is the ability to mass-produce customized information - letters, application forms, or submissions for quotes. How often have you p...

This Confidentiality Agreement ('Agreement') is executed effective between _____________, its subsidiaries, parents, successors and assigns ('Company') and _______________, his/her assigns, spouse, heirs or other legal representative ('Signator'), as consideration for the establishment and/or continuation of their employment relationship and sharing of Confidential Material.

CONGRATULATIONS LETTER Dear (Customer Name), I would like to congratulate you on becoming a new member of The Greater Boston Chamber Of Commerce. I am sure you will find your mem...