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The Mixed-Perpetuation Sandwich: Inserting A N...tween two generations of family, two things are crucial: candid communication and guidance. Don't sweep things under the rug to protect someone's feelings. Get the help of one or more experienced advisers who'll give objective input on crucial issues of economics an...
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...urposefully. Bosses must not send mixed signals. One of my clients desperate... the way we've always done it' circled in red with a red line running diagonally through it. Everybody in the organization wears one-it's a constant, light-hearted reminder that things are changing. Change is forever with us. Why not make the experience as rewarding and pleasant as possible? Emily Huling, CIC, CMC, president of Selling Strategies, Inc., helps the insurance industry increase sales, improve customer service, and improve the bottom line. She can be reached at (888) 309-8802 or emily@sellingstrategies.com.
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...et sale. An experienced planner can mix and match them to generate substantial savings. Non-compete agreement: If the sell...rrison, CPA, can be reached at the Business Transition Network, Bellevue, WA), Phone ...
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...s just emerging, it's doing so with mixed results.
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...uisition should enhance the carrier mix, add talent or expertise in a particular area, expand the marketing territory, etc. I see potential buyers turning down acquisition opportunities that do...fore you know it you’ll have your plan in place!
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... most to smaller and rural agencies whose carriers are demanding more from them than they can produce. Clusters can provide: Increased premium volume-Increased premium volume means an increase in an agency's clout with its carriers. Carriers may demand $500,000 or more in premium volume from agencies-something many rural agencies simply can't provide. A cluster helps such agencies group together to provide more premium volume and a better market mix. Increased specialization-Small agencies may be too busy working on standard lines to specialize. With a cluster arrangement, specialization is now possible. Improved efficiency-Bigger can mean better. Larger agencies can streamline operations, thanks to more staff. Such areas as prospecting, solicitation, applications, quoting, rating, and placement can be simplified. As part of a larger entity, a member agency may be able ... all parties. Carriers should be informed of the cluster's objectives, mix of business, marketing initiatives, and forecasts for that particular carrier. You should meet with carriers personally to establish a relationship between them and the cluster. Follow-up meetings should also be set. Agency staffs should receive similar preparation. Because a cluster allows for employee consolidation, you should identify those employees who will not be making the transition before holding a meeting. At the meeting, let employees know that their duties and responsibilities may change and to consider the changes as a new opportunity for personal and professional growth. Also let them know: Location: Whether your agency is moving, the other agencies are moving to your location, or no move will be made, inform your staff. Accounting and Records: Accounting and records ...
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...rch we have determined an effective mix for people, which we'd like to share. ...s not written through the agency here, including Medical and Life insurance, to make sure there aren't any coverage gaps or overlapping policies. Then we'd like to see how we can save you money on your insurance premiums. No obligation, of c...