March 2020
A Newsletter Committed to Independent Insurance Agents Success & Engagement
Update on COVID-19
As developments continue to unfold with COVID-19 (coronavirus), your association has started receiving calls and emails regarding the status of upcoming MIIAB meetings and events. While we have not altered any plans at this point, we are monitoring the situation closely to determine if changes or cancellations are necessary to ensure the safety and health of our members, partners, and staff. Know that we will do our best to make these determinations in a manner that minimizes cost and inconvenience to affected parties.
  
At this time, we recommend that anyone with questions about COVID-19 refer to the Centers for Disease Control, the Minnesota Department of Health, and your state and local officials for the most up-to-date information and guidance. Agents looking for information on COVID-19 as it relates to their business operations should also review resources provided by the Big I.
  
As the situation develops, MIIAB will continue to provide updates on meetings and share useful resources. Thank you for your understanding and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. 
  
Best Regards, 
  
Dan Riley
MIIAB President & CEO
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Hiring in North America has not been this challenging in a very long time. The employment rate is at an all-time high, and top candidates have been able to negotiate great packages for themselves as some get multiple offers. As you start looking for the next superstar to further your company’s goals, deciding how hard you can compete for talent is important. While there are trends making candidate relationship-building easier--such as text communication to schedule interviews or being able to offer more flexibility to the work schedule for some roles—money is still a primary driver for candidates.

As an attorney whose primary practice is defending errors and omissions or “E&O” claims against insurance agents, I have seen many different types of insurance agent claims throughout the course of my career. My extensive experience in defending insurance agents has shown me the unique and various facts and circumstances under which these claims develop and arise. In addition, all the time I am asked by insurance agents: What are some of the best practices and procedures for preventing errors and omissions claims against insurance agents? Over the years I have put together a top ten list that I periodically review and publish. The following is my top ten list for preventing insurance agent E&O claims for 2020.

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2020 MN Session Preview

At noon on Tuesday, February 11, the MN Legislature gaveled in the 2020 legislative session. With all 201 legislative seats up for election in November, Republicans and DFLers are eager to promote their agendas and demonstrate to Minnesota voters why their party should control the Legislature in 2021.

Raising the stakes this session is the fact that the next Legislature will redraw the legislative and congressional district boundaries based on the results of the 2020 US Census. Continued population shifts to the sunbelt, could very well put one of Minnesota’s eight congressional seats at risk of being eliminated. Majority control of the Legislature in 2021 will provide the controlling political party an opportunity to consolidate power for the next decade.

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