Temporary Texas License Plate Scam Update
Several of our agencies have reported issues with temporary Texas tags being involved in claims. Authorities are currently searching for two men indicted for using fictitious car dealerships to issue nearly 600,000 automobile paper tags and selling them on the internet without selling any cars, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery.
Bill Donovan joins Providence Mutual as Vice President of Business Development and Marketing
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As Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, Bill will shape business goals and strategy, drive sustainable and profitable growth, and develop healthy agency partnerships.

Bill brings more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry to Providence Mutual, including a variety of leadership roles focused on profitable growth and agency management across three large insurance carriers.

Bill launched his sales and marketing career with Utica National Insurance Group, where he served as a marketing representative, a marketing manager, and director of commercial lines sales over the course of 15 years
ELEVATE -TRILOGY CONTINUES PART TWO: DATA

Unconference in cyberspace with independent agents and industry pros as we explore Elevate Trilogy Part Two: DATA. In just a half-day, we’ll look at data-driven marketing, cybersecurity, and tech stacks. Find ways to streamline operations, market smarter, and build better relationships with clients and prospects.
Upcoming July Classes




Beginning with September classes, we will begin the re-opening process for in-person classes. We will also look to develop a virtual option going forward - watch for details!
LIVE CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER!
ACT SECURITY ALERT
The Big “I" Agents Council for Technology has issued a security alert for all independent insurance agencies. Hackers are focused on targeting industry systems to access valuable data. Finance & Insurance is now the third most highly targeted sector of all industries, accounting for over 12% of all data breaches*. Keep in mind that in 2020, a total of over 37 million records were exposed.
Digital Extras
The American Rescue Plan offers Tax Credits for COVID Paid Leave

Immediate Tax credits are available through most of 2021 to businesses that offer employees paid sick and family leave. You can see these credits in your bottom lime as soon as your next Quarterly Filing.
Logic & Language and Forms & Facts Homeowners Coverage for Watercraft

It’s now boating season in most parts of the country, so let’s explore some watercraft coverage issues under homeowners insurance. 
4 Ways to Sell Gen Z on an insurance Career

This new generation of workers, the oldest of which were born in 1997 according to Pew Research, is beginning to hit the job market and continues to set its sights on high-profile employers in the digital and technology fields,




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