Honoring our nation's heroes on Memorial Day.
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Upcoming June 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!
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RV Trends the Independent Agent Should Know
Memorial Day kicks off the start of camping season, and whether your book skews main street, affluent or private client, these are customers in need of your insurance expertise. Our research shows specialty vehicle owners value the ease, choice, and advice offered by independent agents. If you aren't insuring your existing customers' RVs, your competitors are—and they are asking to quote your customers' home and auto policy, as well.

Climate Change Caused $8 Billion of Hurricane Sandy’s Economic Losses: Study

When Hurricane Sandy barreled over New York City and the East Coast in 2012, it caused $63 billion in damage, making it one of the costliest storms in U.S. history. Now, scientists have estimated that climate change pushed that price tag up by at least 13%.

In a study published Tuesday, researchers compared Sandy’s storm-surge flooding with what it might have looked like had sea levels not risen about 10 centimeters since the pre-industrial era. They found that this climate-related sea-level rise was responsible for more than $8 billion in losses in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
The storm caused $11.2 million in damages and power outages in Rhode Island.
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Collect Digital Payments at Your Agency
Have you thought about which technology investments you want to make at your agency this year? Here is a simple start: digital payment processing. A basic but essential feature for your clients.

We’ve worked with our preferred digital payment processor, ePayPolicy, to offer our members two months of their service for free. 

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  • Digital, branded payment portal that your clients will love
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Digital Extras
How is mental health manifesting itself in the insurance world?

Mental health has become an increasing concern for people around the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic. How is it affecting the insurance industry?
5 Ways to Increase Your Social Media Skills

For insurance agents, social media provides an opportunity to directly connect with clients and develop customer relationships, regardless of geographic proximity.
Does Cyber Insurance Make Ransomware Attacks Worse

Nearly all cyber insurance policies cover ransomware, including ransom amounts, but also digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) costs to respond to the ransomware event, costs to restore and recover lost assets,




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