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Insurance agency blogging: what not to do
Blogging is more than just coming up with an interesting blog topic – it’s also about how frequently you post, the length of your posts and ensuring you post content that will be picked up by search engines. When approaching any new discipline, it can be useful to learn the best practices but it can be equally illustrative to learn common mistakes. In the spirit of the “what not to do” school of learning, we present an excellent and useful infographic on 7 Common Blogging Mistakes to Avoid.
Your agency’s social media themes for December
The year is speeding by and rushing to a close! Time to shake off the Thanksgiving torpor – the holiday season has begun! Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa loom on the horizon, then before you know it, we’re ringing in the New Year. December is the time to reach out to clients with holiday cheer and tips on seasonal liability and consumer protection for families and businesses. Santa’s not the only one hitting the road this time of year – track his progress as he travels!
Workers Comp Meets Black Friday
From a shopper’s perspective, the danger begins and ends in the parking lot, where several fatalities have occurred. There have also been violent encounters as shoppers fight over valued items. But let’s focus on employees and the workers comp exposures unique to this event, which begin with unruly crowds at the door and extend through the tricky restocking of bulky, sometimes heavy items in the midst of the chaos; material handling, the highest risk in retail, becomes a nightmare under these circumstances.
Cyber Risk: The best opportunity for Independent Agents since the invention of the automobile
With every problem comes opportunity, as Renaissance Alliance CEO Bruce Cochrane discusses in his article Cyber Risk: The best opportunity for Independent Agents since the invention of the automobile, published in the November 1 issue of The Standard. Because cyber risk is pervasive and no business is immune, it offers an enormous growth opportunity for savvy insurance agents.
Peter M. Bakker Agency awarded first Insurance Agency Apprenticeship in the State of Connecticut
Peter M. Bakker Agency was awarded the first insurance agency apprenticeship by the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship Training. The insurance agency apprenticeship program is an initiative by the state to foster the attraction and placement of new talent into the CT insurance agency industry, one of the state’s largest employer segments.
Why Insurance Agency Blogging Matters and 10 Blog Post Ideas
Here’s a something we’ve frequently heard: “Does agency blogging matter anymore? We post on Facebook instead. ” We answered this a few years ago with reasons why agency blogging matters, even in this age of pervasive social media channels. We’re updating those reasons today because we think agency blogging is a great tool to bolster your business and your brand.
Reminder: MA RMV switches to new ATLAS portal Nov. 12
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will suspend services over Veteran’s day weekend as it transitions technology to the new ATLAS portal. This will include office closures and suspension of phone, online and vehicle inspection services. As of November 12, ATLAS will replace vehicle services and the ALARS system will be retired.
Anthony Amoruso Named Senior Agency Recruitment Specialist in Florida
Oscar L. Miniet, Regional Executive Vice President, made the announcement, saying that Amoruso’s primary role will be to continue expanding and growing agency membership in Florida’s Alliance. He says: “We couldn’t be happier about adding this highly respected insurance veteran to our team. Tony has been a household name in the Florida industry for many years having represented prestigious insurance companies throughout southern Florida. His industry expertise is top notch.”
Veterans, Thanksgiving, small business & more: Your insurance agency’s November social media calendar
Daylight Savings, Veteran’s Day, World Kindness Day, Take a Hike Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and more – November offers many themes and observances that you can highlight in your social media messages and client communications.
Workers Comp: Tale of the Phantom Subcontractors
Misclassification in Massachusetts is a felony with sentences of up to five years. Earlier this month, a man pled guilty to defrauding his workers comp carrier and was sentenced to one year in the Middlesex House of Correction, with 6 months to serve. He is also required to make restitution to the insurer. Finally, he is barred from bidding on municipal projects for two years.
Meet Us at the 2019 MAIA Big Event!
New England Insurance Agents: Will you be attending #BigEvent19? We hope to see you there! Stop by Booth #71-72 at the 2019 MAIA BIG Event at the Boston Marriott Copley Place!
CT Workers Comp: Good News & Bad News for Single-member LLCs
CT insurance agents take note: If you insure single member Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs), a recent CT court decision affects them and may require action. For as long as any of us can remember, single member Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) were not required to carry workers comp insurance. The court decision changes this.
