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...stening to it.'
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... rate on U.S. Government Treasury Bonds of proper duration. Currently, the ri...
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...ing to it.'
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...each step of underwriting, claims, bonds, Life insurance, and other market dep...
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... are often excluded from participating in the cultivation of client relationships. This is a big mistake. Without the involvement of the front-line staff, all parties suffer. Think of it this way. Picture a ladder, whose steps attach to vertical supports. The more securely attached the steps are to the vertical frame, the stronger the ladder. When front-line personnel at all levels of the business develop strong bonds with their client counterparts, the relationship ladder strengthens. Your business and its people will benefit personally from front-line to front-line relationships in two ways: First, more eyes and ears will be available to keep abreast of what's going on with your client's organization. Staying alert to cutbacks, business growth, and management changes can bring opportunities to your firm or identify unsuspected problems that could damage or end ... salesperson and strengthens the front-line staff/client relationship. This relationship should begin during the prospecting stage. Clients benefit from having a team handle their business who can serve them more efficiently than one person. Invite clients to participate in educational sessions for your front-line personnel. Consider all kinds of educational workshops including software training, CPR and personal safety courses, professional presentation skills, investment classes, or a golf or fitness clinic. These classes are terrific ways for people to get to know each other while exchanging meaningful information. Making a commitment to strengthen front-line to front-line relationships with clients will build your business, help educate and retain employees, and boost teamwork and morale. How can you afford not to do it? You can contact Emily Huling at Selling Strategies, Inc., P.O. Box ...
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...els of the business develop strong bonds with their client counterparts, the r...tion skills, investment classes, or a golf or fitness clinic. These classes ar...
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... the lower the P/E ratio. 2. Capitalization Rate Model The capitalization method is more accurate because more public information is available. The capitalization rate is similar to the return on investment (ROI) that an investor would demand if buying the agency. It consists of the risk-free rate and the risk rate for independent insurance agencies. The risk-free rate is the rate on U.S. Government Treasury Bonds of proper duration. Currently, the risk-free rate is approximately 6.3%; for independent insurance agencies, it's usually another 9 to 19 points, for a total capitalization rate of 15% to 25% . Divide the pro forma cash flows by the capitalization rate to calculate the agency's value. The riskier the agency, the higher the capitalization rate. 3. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) ... money. If you're considering buying, merging, or selling an agency now or in the future, consider this: Preliminary results of a current study show that 90% of all insurance agency acquisitions lose money! A primary reason is that buyers and sellers are using "average agency value" or "fair market value" as the price. We've all heard these terms discussed at conventions and on golf courses, but how do they contribute to unprofitable acquisitions? Let's discuss both terms and take a brief look at what goes into an agency valuation. AVERAGE AGENCY VALUE First, average agency value is exactly that: An average. If you have a perfectly average agency, this value is for you. However, all agencies are not created equal, and chances are good that your agency has ...