Insurance Brokers

I’m often asked how we are handling competition from direct writers and our feelings on insurance company affinity programs, as well as hearing our broker colleague’s talk about how these are threatening their businesses. It’s a fair question and concern, but I’m not sure it’s a threat as much as an opportunity. Read more

I am always interested in new technologies especially when I can see how they can make our service faster and more convenient for our customers. These days, not many people have time to visit an insurance office to sign documents or even shop around for insurance quotes. This is where digital technology plays a major role in making the insurance process easier for everyone. Read more

What’s the difference between an insurance agent and an insurance broker? Since we don’t buy insurance regularly most people don’t really know what the difference is or why it should matter to them.

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There are several differences between an insurance agent and an insurance broker, but there is one key difference that sets them worlds apart: a broker is an insurance expert that works for you, whereas an agent is an insurance expert that works for the insurance company – and one company at that. Since an insurance broker represents many insurance companies, you can relax while they do the shopping around for the best coverage and the best rates for you.

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