Whether you’re running a mega-agency or a boutique, following these proven management guidelines makes sense.
Learn what motivates each of your employees
Use this information to help manage their performance. Although status, power, or additional authority might motivate some people, others might be more excited by the opportunity for tapping into their flair for creative, job-related activities or more face-to-face contact with customers. Rewarding good employees with assignment that speak to their unique motivations, interest and long-range career goals can help you retain them.

CASH BONUSES AND EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION by Chris Burand Would you be surprised to learn that not everyone is motivated by money? When it comes to offering employees an inc...

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Professional Agency Reviews invariably reveal backlog in most of the profit centers (Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, etc.). There’s no way to do regular account reviews for Personal Lines and small Commercial Lines, because the CSR 'doesn’t have time.' In this document, Jack Fries tells you how to motivate people to eliminate backlog and provide customers with the service that they deserve.

EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS by Troy Campbell The day of the annual performance review is the one you most look forward to during your work life. (Ha!) Systems for evaluating performance have b...

HEY BOSS, DID YOU EVER CONSIDER BECOMING A COACH? by Frank Herberg Boss, manager, supervisor. We've all had great ones, and some less than great. Some, especially the newly elevated...

MAKE AGENCY MEETINGS PRODUCTIVE by Jack Fries Have you ever been in a meeting where you didnt know what they were talking about and each minute seemed like an hour? Many...

Motivation is tied closely to compensation, but the two are very different. Compensation is simply one form of motivation. There are many forms, all of which should accomplish one thing: encourage producers to sell and make them feel good about what they're doing and where they're doing it. A good motivational environment will help both Life and P/C producers. You should have a motivational atmosphere for your CSRs, as well. You should maintain a high recognition level in which all agency members can participate.

To grow your referral business, follow these 10 steps by Bill Cates.

SOLICITATION OF PERSONAL LINES PACKAGE POLICY WHY PAY FOR 2 WHEN 1 WILL DO? Dear (Customer Name): Where would Fred Astaire be without Ginger Rogers? Laurel without Hardy? Now here's another great...