The preceding article examined five common agency marketing mistakes, together with remedies for these errors. This second in a two-part series by John Graham provides a list of five more mistakes and the reality checks that can overcome them.

Mistake #6. Failure to base decisions on fact. Marketing isn't about what you want to sell; it's about what someone wants to buy.

When it comes to marketing, the insurance industry can face a lot of challenges. The landscape of the insurance business has undergone several changes in the past couple of decades. These changes are mostly due to the rise in internet startups selling insurance.

THE FACTS OF LIFE ABOUT PERSONAL LINES - AND HAVING A WELL-TRAINED STAFF by E. Al Diamond Now more than ever, the generation of Personal Lines as a viable part of your agency will be depen...

UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE: MODULE V-E OVERVIEW Universal Life was created in the early 1980s at a time when high interest rates prevailed. Although the high intere...

I spent many years coaching high school football. Whenever a team was underperforming, we went back to basics: blocking and tackling. If your agency’s sales and retention are suffering from the current economy, or if you wish to enhance your performance, it’s time to reinforce the fundamentals of any sales organization: asking for referrals and developing accounts.