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E-Insurance Companies vs. Brick and Mortar Insurance Companies

June 20, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

Over the past several years, the opportunity to purchase insurance policies and make changes to current insurance coverage online has increased dramatically, and consumers today seem much more willing to head online to investigate insurance options. For individuals who have not yet purchased a policy online, it’s valuable to understand the benefits and drawbacks of each method of purchase. With the decades-long expansion of internet access across the world, insurance companies have been expanding their online policy options. Today’s consumers have an important choice to make when deciding whether to…

13 Ingenious Insurance Advertising Ideas and Marketing Tips

April 10, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

As an insurance agent, you are always looking for ways to promote your business without becoming stale. In a world full of annoying salespeople, here are a few fresh ideas to help you market your agency and score long-term leads: 1. Fish for Leads Ask if you can leave a fishbowl on the counter of a busy local business. Solicit business cards and advertise a drawing for a gift card to the establishment. Use those cards as leads. Always carry plenty of business cards with you. Drop them in fishbowls,…

Independent Insurance Agent Brian Greenberg Selected for Million Dollar Roundtable

April 3, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

Insurance News: Unobtrusive business model led to success! PHOENIX, Arizona – Million Dollar Roundtable, the premier association for professionals in the financial and insurance field, has selected Phoenix-based life insurance agent Brian Greenberg to be a 2013 member. Only the top 1 percent of agents qualify for membership, which is based on sales volume and commissions. The organization also has a strict code of ethics. Greenberg’s company, True Blue Life Insurance, began in an unusual way. He started his career working as a traditional agent for MetLife, setting up appointments…

Tips For Selecting The Most Suitable Auto Insurance

March 17, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

An auto insurance check list… Auto insurance is your shield against an array of misfortunes that can potentially strike you when you take to the roads. The nature of protection spans from paying off the monetary damage claimed for injuring a person or causing damage to the property to getting reimbursed in the event of your vehicle sustaining damages. Many states have made it mandatory by law. While embarking on the venture to pick up the most robust auto insurance, the following tips will abundantly guide you in the right…

Insurance jobs in Oak Ridge to increase by 75

October 17, 2012October 17, 2012 Nordstrom

The Tennessee employment marketplace will be growing as an insurer expands in the state. Answer Financial Inc., one of the largest American online home and auto insurers has announced that it will be opening up 75 new insurance jobs in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This is a part of its intentions to expand the offices that already exist in that city. Oak Ridge is already the home of one of Answer Financial’s offices, and currently employs approximately 240 workers in various insurance jobs. The office functions primarily as a center for…

Auto insurance can be cheaper for vehicles with low mileage

September 18, 2012April 30, 2013

Discounts are available for cars that aren’t driven very far every year. When buying auto insurance or renewing a policy for a vehicle that has low mileage, it is important to discuss this trait with the agent or company representative as discounts may be available. Many policyholders miss this opportunity for significant savings every month. It is important to note that not all auto insurance companies offer this opportunity. That said, many do have discounts for low mileage cars, so owners of these vehicles are being advised to speak with…

California labor law could inadvertently target insurance agents and others

February 9, 2012 S.Vagus

California’s new labor law may have dire implications for insurance agents in the state. The law was enacted late last year and is designed to punish employers that misclassify workers in an attempt to receive discounts on their insurance coverage. The law itself does not make specific mention to insurance agents, but the language in which the law is written is very vague. Agents could easily fall victim to the law simply by providing employers with advice regarding employee classifications. The law allows the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency…