Insurance is something most people forget about until they are in a situation where they really need it. But, being insured is crucial to help protect the valuable things in your life. Some insurance is a necessity, such as personal auto insurance. However, insurance for other belongings such as jewelry and home contents is often overlooked. One thing that puts many people off becoming insured is not knowing what insurance they need and how to get the best deal. This is why using an insurance agency such as Barouh Insurance…
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Insurance agency business lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
Businesses of virtually every size were unprepared for these changes, but here’s what to learn. As owners and staff of an insurance agency business, you make a living by making sure your customers are prepared for the unexpected. That said, 2020 has made it clear that even experts in the unexpected can be taken off guard. There have been many lessons that owners and staffers have learned throughout this year. To make sure your insurance agency business is more than just surviving but is continuing to thrive as the pandemic…
Read MoreDigital Marketing Strategies for Small Business Firms
For small business firms, having clear digital marketing strategies is very important because it is one of the most competitive industries on the Internet. In order to stay competitive, you should always present digitally, as it seems difficult to recognize your firm without it. The user searches for the services and always chooses the top websites in the search engine results page, which means that you only win when you take the first position in the search engine. Digital marketing is the acronym to achieve a high position in a…
Read MoreNew FTJ/FLS Vice President To Lead Technology Efforts
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (August 3, 2020) – Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc. (FTJ) and Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company (FSL) have appointed Chayan Dasgupta as vice president overseeing information technology (IT). Dasgupta, who goes by “CD,” will provide strategic leadership as a member of the FTJ/FSL executive team and manage a department of nearly 50 IT professionals. He will report to Brad Jones, FTJ/FSL Vice President. Dasgupta joins FTJ/FSL after more than 12 years at Overland Solutions, a leading provider of underwriting support services in the property and casualty…
Read MoreValentine’s Day insurance against overspending on great gifts
Pick the best portable charger so you won’t have to break the bank to make everyone love you! It is all too common for people to wait until the last minute to buy Valentine’s Day gifts, which can cause them to overspend on expensive items because they hadn’t given themselves the insurance of advance preparation that would help them to find an appropriate present with a smaller price tag. The good news? You can afford to spread the love, no matter how many valentines you have! While some people buy…
Read MoreInternet or insurance agent – Will websites shut down neighborhood agencies?
As more people go online to shop for and purchase policies, what will happen to professionals in this industry? Despite the fact that many large insurers are making it possible for consumers to shop online to purchase the coverage that they need, many still feel that the insurance agent still does – and will continue to – play a vital role in this industry and agencies won’t be headed anywhere for the next several years. In fact, at the same time that websites are offering more self-service features, more agents…
Read MoreCustomer retention is a top priority for the insurance industry
Economic crises has insurers shifting their priorities Though the peak of the global economic crisis may have passed, many people throughout the world are still reeling from the catastrophe. As such, many people have become much more leery of the insurance industry than they were in the past, and this is leading to problems concerning customer retention. Consumers are not the only victims of the economic crisis, of course, as businesses have also suffered to some degree. This is true for insurance companies as well, many of which have become…
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