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InsurOp-Ed: The Talent Shortage

January 15, 2019 by Agency Checklists

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News, Deland Gibson Insurance, InsurOp-Ed, Talent Shortage in the Insurance Industry

At industry events, when speaking with other agency owners and when viewing the most recent Agency Checklists’ e-blast, the common threat to agencies is painfully obvious. It is a lack of available talent in the industry.[pullquote]If marketing reps were given a dime for every time they were asked “who is looking?” They would be rich […]

The REAL Customer Experience

December 18, 2018 by Bill Wilson

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News, Insurance Claims, How to make an insurance claim after a natural disaster

The former director of the Big I’s Virtual University discusses what the real customer experience is and the part that agents play in it.

InsurOp-Ed: One Word

December 11, 2018 by Bill Wilson

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In this latest Op-Ed from the founder and former director of the Big “I” Virtual University, Mr. Wilson takes a look at the influence one word can have on the ISO CGL policy.

InsurOp-Ed: Doorknob Marketing

November 20, 2018 by Bill Wilson

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News, Insurance Doorknob Marketing

The former director of the Big I’s Virtual University discusses his thoughts on a tried and true marketing initiative for independent insurance agents old and new alike.

InsurOp-Ed: The Scooter Craze and Insurance

September 25, 2018 by AC Editor

Agency Checklists, MA Insurance News, Mass. Insurance News, Micromobility, Bird Scooters, Insurance and scooters

An occasional op-ed on insurance topics of interest from the former director of the Big “I”‘s Virtual University.

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William R Berkley founder of W R Berkley Corporation and leader in commercial insurance industry

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