Are independent insurance agents on the verge of extinction? On the MisFortune 500 list of endangered occupations? You might think so after reading some of the press. For a different perspective, Kevin Stipe offers his observations of current and past trends and market conditions to prove that we’re not necessarily going the way of the dinosaur and the door-to-door encyclopedia salesman.

When it comes to marketing, all too many agents are sinners. Many agents focus on the single client or prospect...

THIS IS A SLOPPY INDUSTRY WHICH CREATES GREAT OPPORTUNITIES! by Chris Burand Property/Casualty, and even Benefits, insurance, as practiced, is often sloppy. In many cases, quality...

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.