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... will improve the results of the insurance program. Just as a marketing plan defines the distribution process and an underwriting plan defines the risk selection and rating processes, a claims management plan to define the response process is the logical third piece, and is just as important to the success of the insurance program. To begin the discussion, let's interpret the insurance product from the perspective of an insured or affinity group of insureds. The insurance product is: a coverage contract providing protection from the financial results of accidental loss service and advice from an agent/broker and the carrier, at times critical to the insured Next let's analyze what an insured or a group of insureds expects from an insurance program. They expect: the coverage they need as defined by the law and/or the group or ... Immerse yourself in our stacks. Take some time and browse through our library. We have thousands of articles, checklists, tip sheets, sales letters, and more! Communications Marketing Customer Service Planning Finance/Accounting Risk Management Human Resources Selling Legal and E&O Technology Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back Claims Management: An Important Part Of A Successful Insurance Program 4/30/2013 10:45:45 PM by CompleteMarkets Editor , Elizabeth Shaw This content has not been rated yet. CLAIMS MANAGEMENT: AN IMPORTANT PART OF A SUCCESSFUL INSURANCE PROGRAM by Elizabeth Shaw, CPCU This writing is based on one simple premise: The integration of claims management into a commercial insurance product during the early stages will improve the results of the insurance program. Just ...
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... too high (or too low); if agents don't grasp the link between associations and their members; or if the sponsoring association is passive in its endorsement and unwilling to recommend the sponsored program strongly, then it's only a matter of time before the program loses momentum and goes into a death spiral. &# 160 Conclusion &# 160 Endorsement by a trade or professional association or by an affinity group almost always enhances market penetration by creating sales opportunities that might not otherwise materialize, but certain situations can render an association endorsement unworkable. They include: &# 160 1. Excessive micro-management by association executives of the program, its administration, and the marketing and sales process &# 160 2. Unreasonable demands by the sponsoring association for revenue sharing &# 160 3. An association decision-making ... , UNDERWRITERS, AND AGENTS &# 160 by Robert Larsen &# 160 Symbiosis: any interdependent or mutually beneficial relationship between two or more persons or groups. &# 160 Most associations' member insurance services are defined primarily from the association officers and directors' perspective. Their primary objective is an insurance plan that the majority of members will perceive as having better rates or coverage than that of comparable programs that can be purchased individually. They want a relatively problem-free program that appeals to a typical member-a program with a trend line indicating broad acceptance by a growing number of members. Individual members expect to get a better deal because of the association's endorsement. &# 160 With the growing extremes in current underwriting cycles, association members purchasing Commercial insurance are more confused than ever. Pricing is seen as ...
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... the fact that they are ruthless competitors on any single deal' Think back to your mentors. Think how you treasure the gifts of knowledge, guidance and advice that they bestowed upon you. Now think in terms of your vendors. Have some of them been extremely forthcoming with knowledge, advice and guidance-even if it meant contact with the competition? Are they not the vendors to whom you have the greatest affinity? Well, it's a two-way street. In another area, fear of the competition often rears its ugly head when the owner of a business is asked to share among their peers. Maybe it's an interview with George Nordhaus, maybe it's a panel for the local insurance association, maybe it's a request to write an article. It's not unusual to hear someone say, I'd love to, ... a free round trip ticket and hotel accommodations in Las Vegas for the industry's annual fashion show/convention. Ironically, his phones began ringing from his disgruntled sales reps who were adamantly opposed to giving away the trips. They were afraid that their customers would see other manufacturers' wares at the show. He quickly called to tell me about what was happening and asked if he should change the incentive program. I asked him if he was afraid of the competition, and he said no. I asked him if exposure to the competition would hurt either his operation or that of his clients. No", he replied, in fact some of the competitive merchandise would probably help them to be even more successful by offering a greater selection to their customers. Needless to say, the incentives stood as ...
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