By Wyatt Stewart As reported in the News & Views e-newsletter throughout the year, Risk Rating 2.0, FEMA’s new pricing...
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The PIIAC Convention is Roaring Back
The return of the PIIAC convention is less than two weeks away. We know this year’s convention will be different than in years past however, we are confident that it will still be a great event.
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Tips for Setting Up a Hybrid Workplace
We’ve talked about the future of the workplace being a new, flexible model—one where employees work both in the office and at home, with part-time, contract, flex-schedule and job-sharing arrangements flourishing. But while 78% of employees say they very much want this hybrid model post-pandemic, according to an internal Forbes survey, only 43% of employers have a long-term plan in place for it.
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ADA Compliance and Accessibility for Websites
Accessibility is an important topic for any website owner or web user with a disability. While you may be familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA, and its impact on workplace discrimination and increased accommodations, you may be less familiar with current implications on the web.
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Some in Congress Push for Delay of Risk Rating 2.0
In recent months, several members of Congress have expressed concern with FEMA’s implementation of Risk Rating 2.0, and in some cases have gone so far as to push for a delay of the program’s implementation.
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How Digitization Can Reduce Costs for Agencies
The world of insurance is incredibly traditional. At times, this is a good thing. Independent agencies believe in the personal touch, forging deep, lasting relationships with clients. But, in other ways, relying on what’s tried and true is a hindrance, especially when it involves a lack of digitalization.
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Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance Release Interactive Experience to Help Independent Insurance Agents Navigate Digital Transformation
New Research-Based Resource Offers the Most Comprehensive, Centralized Collection of Digital Transformation Insights Available to All Independent Agents
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Technology Happened and It’s Not Going Away
I was flipping through my AARP magazine (shh!), and came across the article “15 Lessons the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Taught Us”. I leafed mindlessly through the pages until I came across Lesson 6: We befriended technology, and there’s no going back”. There are certainly times when “real life” experiences are necessary and enjoyable but there’s also a time and a place for technology.
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Be Aware of the Growing Concern of Insurance to Value
Several recent industry articles have noted that many personal and commercial properties are potentially vastly undervalued and underinsure. An article for GenRe, authored by James Kenworthy and Shannon Dowd, reported that upwards of 60% of homes and 70% of commercial buildings are undervalued – primarily because the cost of building materials has risen significantly over the last 6-12 months.The GenRe article and a recent Wall Street Journal article noted the following:
READ MOREACT Resources Promo Kits Now Available
The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) has many free, valuable resources to help independent agents apply technology within their agency to increase efficiencies, improve workflows and protect against cyber threats.
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New Carrier Access – The Hanover Insurance Group
Over the last few years, Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado (PIIAC) and Agents Service Corporation (ASC), a wholly owned subsidiary of PIIAC, have partnered with several carriers to offer access to their products to PIIAC members to help them grow their agencies and protect their clients.
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The Future Is Now
AS WE MOVE INTO SPRING, ARE we starting to see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel? I certainly hope we are. Independent agents are known for their desire to engage, engage their clients, their peers, and their community. Here is to hoping that all of that is just around the corner.
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6 Reasons Why Independent Agencies Need A Strong Website
Standing out as an independent agency can be surprisingly challenging. While you may not think that your website is a crucial part of that equation, that genuinely isn’t the case.
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I Am Hiring… Where Do I Start?
We talk to agency owners all the time who are looking for qualified individuals who do not know where to start. With that in mind, PIIAC has launched a new member benefit specifically designed to make the process of finding talent more manageable. CareerPlug, a hiring software program, can help you along the hiring process.
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Genesee General to Rebrand as JenCap Insurance Services, Inc.
Genesee General is thrilled to announce that all of Genesee General is rebranding to Jencap. There are many moving pieces to this rebrand and it will take a few weeks for the entire rollout process to be complete. The Genesee General team are excited about the strength in their new size and the power of this partnership.
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