Changing face of the Independent Agency System
Below are links to two articles that I think you need to take the time to read and then digest. I would be interested as to what you thoughts are. I have also posted this on the blog. Thought it…
Henry Powers
QQ Catalyst Information
VIAA members, It was nice seeing last week in Clayton. For those of you who have QQ evolution and are interested in migrating to QQ Catalyst please email your request so I can create a list. For…
Red Head Mobile Apps – http://redheadmobileapps.com/VIAA.php
VIAA and RedHead have combined to offer a great value in a mobile app for your agency! RedHead Mobile Apps is the leader in Mobile App development for Insurance…
Hartford PL – Growth & Profit BONUS
Hartford just released figures for July, 2013: 467,511 Written Premium, up 16.7% 405,674 Earned Premium 199,880 Incurred Losses 49.3% Loss Ratio 66,820 Growth in WP 134,794 New Business 604 Policies in Force, up from 552 in December Profit-sharing…
TRAVELERS PL — 45.9% Loss Ratio for 7 months
Travelers just released VIAA figures for July, 2013. $2,392,341 Written Premium 2,627,378 Earned Premium 1,206,131 Incurred Losses 45.9% Loss Ratio 307,587 New Business 4,155 Policies in Force Growth is negative but beginning to “bottom out”. If Loss…
McKinsey survey of over 17,000 people: Customer Satisfaction more important than Price
Survey Shows Insurers Better Served Focusing on Customer Satisfaction: McKinsey By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com July 25, 2013 • Reprints A survey of auto insurance customers provides good news for insurance agents—and serves as a reality check for carriers who believe…
Insurance Journal Article on Market Conditions
Insurance Journal – 7/25/13 Prices Up Again in Q2 But Market Hardening May Be Moderating: The Council July 24, 2013 Commercial property/casualty pricing continued to gently creep upwards in the second quarter, however signs of some moderating of increases…
Hobby farm opportunity with Safeco (MO and IL)
Safeco has become a major Strategic Partner for SIAA and VIAA. They are writing more and more homes. Recently one of you was surprised at the opportunity to cover the farming exposure for some of their clients. Note: some farmers…
Commercial Backoffice for All
Welcome to the VIAA blog. This is a way for VIAA and members to hear about new opportunities. QUESTIONS: Are you focused on Commercial Lines, and find yourself falling behind on quotes, proposals, billing and claims issues? Do you…