How to connect – and prospect- in a small town
I found this article today on our VIAA website and wanted to share it. What do you do in your small town or rural community to connect and be successful? Dawn How to connect — and prospect — in a…
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VIAA Celebrates 10th Anniversary!!
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a cohesive family of nearly 100 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Southern Illinois, recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. VIAA was created by Managing Member Pierce Powers and Director of Member Services Sue Powers along…
What is section 3C of the Workers’ Compensation policy and why is it important?
As you may remember, section 3A on the workers’ compensation policy lists the primary states the employer will be working in at the time the policy begins. Section 3C on the work comp policy will list all other states the…
HO3 vs HO5 – What type of Home policy should you write?
When looking at a new piece of business or trying to remarket your clients, it is important to pay attention to their policy form as it could drastically effect how a loss is handled at the time of a claim.…
Classic Cars
Classic Cars – Not Your Standard Auto Coverage As you are driving down the road you pass by a classic/replica/limited edition car and your eyes are drawn to it, appreciating the beauty it brings to your drive. Your thoughts…
Value, not Price
You get a call from a client that is price shopping their personal insurance needs…don’t let the frustration of not always being the cheapest option slow down your agency. With the ever fluctuating market and the ease of access online…
Life Changes: When a Named Insured Passes Away
Someone passing away is never an easy situation. Relatives or executors are tasked with handling everything from burial/funeral/memorial planning to resolving financial issues all while grieving; which makes the duty to think of everything that needs to be done…difficult. One…
Insuring a Vehicle with a Salvaged Title
Most personal insurance carriers will not allow a vehicle previously deemed totaled or with a salvaged title to be insured for full coverage. At times it can be hard to insure a vehicle with a salvaged title for liability only…
What Is Umbrella Liability?
What Is Umbrella Liability? Why do I need to pay for this coverage? These are common questions agents receive from clients as you quote policies or do account reviews. Instead of stumbling over the explanation, think of using this…
Drones
Today is the LAST day free registration of drones is available with the federal government. Starting December 21, 2015, the FAA made it mandatory that all owners of small drones register their machines with the federal government so that authorities…
Which States Should Be Listed in Item 3A in the Workers’ Compensation Policy?
With our fresh start for 2016, we would like to focus on some important information regarding workers’ compensation. The work comp policy is very short in comparison to many other commercial policies. Do not mistake the lack of forms for…
FAA Unveils Drone Registry Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled its registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft (UAS), or small drones used for hobby or recreation. The registration requirement applies to UAS weighing more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55…
