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ACORD forms
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QS90678 - ACORD certificates frequently asked questions
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- A comprehensive review of ACORD's certificates of insurance forms, along with answers to commonly asked questions. 4 pages |
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Agency management
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QS90185 - (Nonweb) site planning—how your office is set up is more important than it looks
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- Walks you through the importance of office layout in customer service and common areas that should be considered in how your agency is set up. 4 pages |
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QS90126 - Agency diversification—working with financial planners
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- Overviews the benefits of financial planners and what to look for in choosing one to work with. 2 pages |
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QS90218 - Agent/broker of record changes
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- Outlines the proper use of the ACORD 35 and 36 forms when a producer and insured dissolve their business relationship. 3 pages |
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QS90548 - An entrepreneurship to a professionally managed firm
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- A four-part series that discusses the journey from a small business into a larger organization. 9 pages |
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QS90395 - Choosing between an S corporation and an LLC
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- A comprehensive review of the difference between these two types of corporation formations to assist you in making this important choice. 3 pages |
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QS90403 - Creating your agency business plan
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- Discusses the importance of implementing an agency business plan as a tool to help agencies achieve success. 3 pages |
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QS90618 - Effectively wearing the three hats—how agency owners can thrive as CEO, sales manager and producer
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- This resource kit outlines how agency owners can thrive as a CEO, sales manager and producer by spending 80 percent of their time on jobs that are going to bring the most return to the agency. 3 pages |
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QS90709 - Five reasons your office needs flexibility in today’s marketplace—Cloud computing puts technology in its place, freeing independent insurance agents to focus on business growth
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- This resource kit discusses how cloud computing can simplify IT demands for agents allowing more time to focus more on business growth. 4 pages
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QS90573 - Four ways to grow your agency—basic strategies to carry you forward
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- Discusses four key ways to grow your agency by winning new customers, inspiring customer loyalty, increasing agency revenues and improving your agency processes. 4 pages |
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QS90690 - Gaining professionalism through best practices guidelines
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- Offers guidance on how your agency can instill professionalism within the agency when written procedures are followed by all agency staff. 4 pages |
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QS90223 - Get your staff working together—plan and hold productive meetings
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- Meeting planning tips offered on who needs to be involved, when a meeting is truly needed, importance of an agenda and how to increase staff participation. 2 pages |
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QS90435 - Keep control of your agency
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- Helpful tips to keep agency principals in control of the issues that arise in everyday agency life. 2 pages |
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QS90268 - Managing employees effectively—the dos and don'ts of developing potential
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- Overviews five steps to effectively manage employees, build on their strengths and improve weaknesses for the benefit of the agency. 3 pages |
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QS90726 - Planning for the incapacity of a key employee
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- This resource kit discusses how to plan for the sudden incapacity or death of a key employee. 2 pages |
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QS90657 - Putting a priority on your time
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- This resource document gives you helpful tips on how to prioritize and manage your time effectively. 2 pages
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QS90721 - Recharge your leadership mojo—eight ways to reignite your passion so you can reignite your agency
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- This resource kit discusses ways to transform your agency and create a health employer/employee dynamic to help move your agency in the right direction. 3 pages |
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QS90570 - Secrets to having a stress-free vacation
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- Offers tips on how to take extended time away from the office that will help you to enjoy your vacation without the stress of what's happening at the office. 2 pages |
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QS90278 - The 10 commandments of workplace motivation
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- Explains ways to increase motivation within the workplace and the importance of it being everyone's job within the agency to keep themselves motivated. 2 pages |
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QS90604 - The big questions for agency owners
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- Answering and acting on these important questions can help you enhance your agency's overall performance. 4 pages |
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QS90487 - The language barrier: meeting the requirements of insureds who are not proficient in the English language
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- Provides a number of court cases to help illustrate the complexity of the agent's/broker's responsibility to ensure their insureds understand their policy coverages when there is a language barrier. 4 pages |
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QS90405 - The six information management questions every organization should ask
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- Disorganization creates inefficiency. To help increase agency efficiency, this resource kit covers the four essential questions regarding agency business information. 3 pages |
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QS90159 - What can you do when a client files bankruptcy?
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- An in-depth look at the steps an agency can take in a client bankruptcy situation along with a glossary of commonly used terms. 3 pages |
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QS90377 - Why, what and how independent agencies OWN
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- An educational effort by PIA National that speaks to critical aspects affecting the ownership, content and control of the independent agency's book of business. 6 pages |
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Agency perpetuation
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QS90741 - Avoid the pitfalls of family business
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- This resource kit offers suggestions on how to avoid the pitfalls of employing family members. 2 pages. |
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QS90027 - Family limited partnerships offer estate opportunities for agency owners
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- Discusses a strategic opportunity for agency owners that helps generate future estate tax savings. 3 pages |
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QS90540 - From generation to generation—perpetuation planning for the family agency
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- An overview of the succession planning process, which includes a perpetuation planning checklist for agency owners. 5 pages |
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QS90041 - Planning for agency perpetuation
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- Family businesses can gain insight into the importance of perpetuation planning and the consequences of neglecting to plan ahead. 4 pages |
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QS90745 - Successful succession—develop a plan to reward yourself for years of hard work
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- A resource to help plan for your exit plan and properly plan for your agency's perpeutation. 11 pages |
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QS90590 - Ten rules for family-run businesses
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- 10 fool-proof rules to follow for a well-run family business. 2 pages |
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QS90550 - Ten steps to an internal perpetuation game plan
(04/05/13) |
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- Provides helpful steps to consider when determining if an internal agency perpetuation plan is right for your agency. 4 pages |
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QS90539 - Who will take ownership
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- A discussion on why agencies should have a perpetuation plan including some important steps to consider when creating such a plan. 2 pages |
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Agency sales and acquisitions
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QS90037 - Agency acquisitions—things you should consider
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- Outlines questions you should ask yourself if you are looking to acquire another agency. 2 pages |
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QS90093 - Buy-sell agreements make everyone a winner
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- Offers common items that should definitely be included in the development of a buy/sell agreement. 3 pages |
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QS90166 - Can you afford to acquire an agency?
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- Addresses questions a potential agency buyer would want to answer to be sure they are financially able to make the purchase. 2 pages |
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QS90228 - Merger counseling—there's more to it than a simple "I do"
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- Addresses cultural shock issues that may affect employees and the agency in general when two agencies make the decision to merge. 4 pages |
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QS90622 - So, you've decided to sell your agency
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- Overviews specific details you should consider when looking to sell an agency and how to make the transition more efficiently. 3 pages |
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QS90099 - Tips for opening your own agency—where to begin
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- Offers insight into items you should consider when opening an insurance agency and helpful resources to get you on the right path. 3 pages |
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QS90237 - Use an arbitration clause in your agency purchase agreement
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- In-depth discussion of arbitration clauses and their importance in today's agency purchase and sales agreements. 2 pages |
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Agency termination
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QS28064 - New Hampshire agency termination—what are your rights?
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- A comprehensive kit on the laws and regulations regarding agency terminations and items of importance to agencies to ensure its utmost protection including notice requirements and applicable run-off periods. 5 pages |
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Agency valuation
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QS90040 - Agency values change with your needs—using valuation theory to your advantage!
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- Explanation of current business valuation theory and practices to give agency owners an advantage when planning for various business dealings. 3 pages |
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QS90067 - Determining agency value—part 1
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- The first in a series explaining agency worth and different valuation approaches. 2 pages |
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QS90068 - Determining agency value—part 2
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- Second in a series giving you a more in-depth overview of asset-based, market-based and income-based approaches to valuation. 3 pages |
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QS90069 - Determining agency value—part 3
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- Third in a series offering you a review of the basic steps used to value an agency using the income approach and more specifically the direct capitalization of earnings method. 2 pages |
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QS90070 - Determining agency value—part 4
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- Fourth in a series covering agency valuation and determining the cost of capital. 3 pages |
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QS90071 - Determining agency value—part 5
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- Fifth in a series that applies the direct capitalization method to a hypothetical agency for easy understanding. 6 pages |
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QS90072 - Determining agency value—part 6
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- Last in a series discussing the determination of tangible net-worth value and the final conclusion of fair market value. 5 pages |
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QS90039 - How NOT to value an agency
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- A discussion of the percentage-times-revenue valuation approach and how, many times, it is not the appropriate way to value an agency. 3 pages |
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QS90735 - How to determine the value of your agency—agency worth can be calculated through different models
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- This resource kit discusses different types of values that can play a role when determining your agency’s value. 3 pages |
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Association information
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QS90113 - Antitrust: what PIA can and can't do
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- PIA's legal staff provides insight into the antitrust laws, and a discussion of what PIA can and can't do in certain situations. 3 pages |
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QS90384 - Not receiving email from PIA? Best practices to get the most out of your inbox
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- Tips you can use to get the information you need from PIA. 2 pages |
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QS90694 - PIA Tool Kits brochure
(03/19/13) |
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- A comprehensive overview of the online tool kits available to associaton members. 2 pages |
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QS90054 - PIA's Circle of Consultants
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- Brochure that overviews PIA's Circle of Consultants program and how you can access a consultant for your particular agency needs. 2 pages |
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QS90449 - PIA's Industry Resource Center
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- A brochure outlining the valuable services available through PIA's member-exclusive Industry Resource Center. 2 pages |
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QS28003 - PIANH membership benefits flier
(03/22/13) |
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- Describes the various benefits of being a member of PIANH. 2 pages |
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QS90171 - Professional Insurance Agent camera-ready logos
(04/10/13) |
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- PIA logos available to members when creating print or web-based publications. 1 page |
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Auto
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QS90046 - Injury, collision and theft losses by make and model and Top 10 most stolen vehicles in 2011 by make, model and model year
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- Information on several different vehicles with their recent injury, collision and theft losses along with the most common vehicles stolen. 19 pages |
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QS90087 - Is a drive-other-car (DOC) exposure lurking in your files?
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- Coverage needs of a business auto policyholder requiring protection for personal exposure of principals or employees and then that of personal auto insureds with a business exposure. 3 pages |
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QS28033 - Mobile equipment vs. auto
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- Contains information that assists in determining whether a piece of equipment is more appropriately covered under the commercial auto or commercial general liability policy. 4 pages |
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QS90555 - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relative collision insurance cost information booklet
(05/03/13) |
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- This NHTSA booklet, published February 2011, provides a chart comparison of the differences in insurance costs for passenger vehicles. 18 pages |
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QS28005 - New Hampshire automobile insurance—know your rights when negotiating motor vehicle collision repairs
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- Provides information outlining auto insurance writers' obligations by law regarding aftermarket parts, coercion, steering and claims settlement. 4 pages |
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QS28051 - New Hampshire list of acceptable valuation guides for motor vehicle total loss claims
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- A list of the names and addresses of accepted guide and methodology vendors approved by the New Hampshire Insurance Department for use by insurers in determining motor vehicle total loss claims based on its fair market value. 3 pages |
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QS90730 - PIA puts pedal to gas on reducing cost of writing auto
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- This resource kit discusses the issue of rising personal automobile insurance premiums and what is being done to try to curb the increases. 2 pages |
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QS90081 - Shopping for a safer car
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- Overviews the common safety items to consider when looking to purchase a vehicle. 5 pages |
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QS90279 - Stated amount coverage
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- An in-depth discussion of stated-amount coverage and agreed-amount coverage and how they impact personal and commercial auto policies. 3 pages |
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Automation/technology issues
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QS90512 - 2010 AUGIE survey executive summary
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- A comprehensive summary of the latest AUGIE technology survey and notable results. 31 pages |
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QS90545 - An agency guide to premium-comparison systems—third edition
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- A comprehensive resource that helps producers understand key workflow and technology issues surrounding multiple-company comparative rating for those who are looking to boost agency profitability and customer service. 93 pages |
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QS90510 - AUGIE commercial-lines policy detail download
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- Outlines the importance of commercial-lines download and how agencies can implement this type of program. 31 pages |
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QS90511 - AUGIE Real-Time Study
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- Explanation of the differences between manual and real-time inquiry and transaction processing. 10 pages |
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QS90574 - AUGIE's Real Time makes real $$$$$
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- This guide is designed to provide step-by-step tools to help get each person in an agency or brokerage involved in marketing, sales and growth. 18 pages |
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QS90521 - AUGIE—The independent agent's real-time implementation guide
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- A comprehensive look at how the implementation of real-time transactions in an insurance agency can improve efficiency and ultimately the bottom line. 11 pages |
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QS90200 - Avoid the six online marketing mistakes made by most agents
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- Common mistakes agency owners make when going online to market their products and services, and how to avoid them. 2 pages |
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QS90697 - Become a paperless producer—what to look for in a tablet
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- This resource kit talks about different ways producers can utilize tablet devices to interact with clients and prospective clients. 3 pages |
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QS90187 - Benchmarks for building an effective website
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- This resource kit addresses the considerations that should be made when establishing a website. 3 pages |
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QS90178 - Copyrights, disclosures and disclaimers
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- Provides sample verbage for disclosures and disclaimers that may be included on an insurance producer's website. 2 pages |
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QS90456 - CRM technology—competitive edge for agencies
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- Discusses how customer relationship management technology can help agencies improve profitability, reduce costs and increase sales, by targeting the right customers with the right products. 3 pages |
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QS90541 - Do you have a procedure for handling emails from your clients?
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- Discusses the need to have a plan in place that your staff can follow for handling incoming/outgoing email from the agency. 2 pages |
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QS90183 - Electronic filing—higher sales, lower costs and better service
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- This kit addresses the reasons it may be advantageous to choose electronic filing for your agency. 2 pages |
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QS90612 - Facebook advertising
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- Everything you need to know about Facebook and how to put it to use for you to create greater visability and increased revenues for your agency. 5 pages |
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QS90743 - Five steps to choosing an agency management system—how to pick the right AMS for your agency
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- This resource kit offers stratgies agents can use when deciding which agency management system is the right fit for their agency. 3 pages |
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QS90649 - Getting started: developing social media strategy and agency policies
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- This resource kit will help you create a strategy and agency policies for bringing social media into your agency. 4 pages
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QS90627 - How to use LinkedIn to generate new business
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- A reference guide offering different marketing techniques that can be used with LinkedIn to reach your current and potential customers. 2 pages |
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QS90672 - How you can grow your business with QR codes
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- A summary of what quick response codes are, their history, how they are used and how to take advantage of this new technology. 5 pages |
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QS90383 - Imaging—a powerful tool to increase productivity
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- Comprehensive discussion of imaging and how it can increase productivity through many facets of the agency. 2 pages |
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QS90593 - Increase your "findability"—10 basic steps that will help prospects find you when they perform a Google search
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- Reviews the steps you can take to increase your visibility on the Internet. 3 pages |
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QS90208 - Internet insurance sales: opportunity or potential liability?
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- PIA's E&O counsels offer useful information for the insurance agent or broker seeking some measure of safety in the untested Internet insurance sales market area. 3 pages |
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QS90660 - Internet marketing—solid SEO strategies
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- Create your own “secret sauce," for successful search engine optimization. This resource kit will give you some simple strategies to formulate your agency’s search engine optimization plan. 3 pages
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QS90336 - Just image-n—what is imaging and why should you consider it for your automation system?
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- Discussion of how document imaging can be used to its fullest potential in easing agency workloads, improving client service and assisting with marketing efforts. 3 pages |
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QS90552 - Let's use more Real Time
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- A discussion on the benefits Real Time can bring to your agency. 2 pages |
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QS90681 - Mobile—it’s the way to go
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- This resource kit contains information for producers on how to use mobile devices to boost sales and connect with prospects or clients. 3 pages |
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QS90579 - Multi-company (comparative) rating: an optimal workflow
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- This report focuses on a workflow designed to incorporate third-party reports into the rating process and recommendations for the next steps to take. 12 pages |
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QS90648 - PIA members embracing the Internet and social media—making it their own
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- This document shows how some PIA members are utilizing today’s social media outlets to market their businesses. 6 pages
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QS90496 - Productive agency visits by insurance carrier marketing reps: a guide to improve communications on workflow and technology
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- An ACORD-User Group Information Exchange (AUGIE) guide to assist agency principals, agency staff and insurers to work together toward common goals increasing efficiency and technology workflows. 21 pages |
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QS90240 - Purchasing an agency management system
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- An overview of the things you should consider before purchasing an agency management system so you can choose the best fit for your agency. 3 pages |
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QS90641 - Q&A with Steve Anderson: agency websites
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- This document is the first in a series of talks with PIA technology consultant Steve Anderson. It deals with how to create a successful agency website and how to install and use WordPress as your website content management system. 2 pages |
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QS90605 - SEO: not just for the techies—how your agency can use search-engine optimization in its business plan
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- The document discusses all the different aspects of search engines and how they can be put to use for your agency. 3 pages |
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QS90644 - Social media and surplus lines
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- A discussion of laws and best practices relating to advertising surplus-lines insurance specifically with the use of social media. 3 pages
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QS90712 - Social media guidelines: just like any other aspect of your operation, clearly defined procedures are critical to a social media presence
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- Tips on how to set up a social media policy for your agency and things you should consider. 3 pages |
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QS90684 - Technology today, sales tomorrow
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- This resource kit discusses the importance of agencies using today’s technology in order to compete with tech-savvy agencies. 3 pages |
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QS90560 - Technology-related terms
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- A comprehensive list of technology-related terms and their applicable definitions. 15 pages |
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QS90607 - The changing insurance consumer—technologies to help you compete
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- This kit discusses the many new technologies available to agents to help them compete for business. 5 pages |
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QS90212 - The Electronic Signatures Act requirements
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- Provides an overview of the Electronic Signatures Act which gives electronic contracts the same legal status as written agreements. 4 pages |
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QS90682 - The mobile Internet—insurers, producers must face new reality
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- Discussion of the demand for mobile-based services in the insurance industry. 2 pages |
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QS90718 - The new small agency
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- Offers a review of the technology-related functions that make beginning a new agency easier than ever. 2 page |
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QS90723 - Use technology to help run your business more efficiently
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- A review of technology-related tools, such as Zillow, that assist in agency workflow efficiency. |
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QS90339 - Using CD-based tools can raise revenues
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- Discussion of a CD-based tool that assists agencies in offering a "sales" business card on a CD disk to prospective insureds and existing clients. 3 pages |
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QS90561 - Using Craigslist to find new staff—becoming a savvy recruiter through the use of the Internet
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- Discusses the option of using Craigslist as a way to find and hire young professionals into the agency setting. 2 pages |
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QS90645 - Using social media: proper planning and execution is the key to making it work
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- This resource kit offers proper pre-planning tips for getting into the social-media marketplace to protect your agency. 2 pages |
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QS90549 - Using video for sales and service
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- Illustrates how to take advantage of video technology as a communications tool for clients, prospects and staff. 3 pages |
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Cancellation/nonrenewal issues
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QS90290 - Cancellation notice change in procedures—sample letter
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- A sample client letter for when an agency decides they no longer want to send or call policyholders reminding them of policy cancellations, when it has previously been a practice of the agency to do so. 1 page |
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QS28029 - New Hampshire policyholder protections
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- Discussion of cancellation and nonrenewal provisions for personal and commercial lines policies. 6 pages |
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Certificates of insurance
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QS90706 - Additional insureds and certificates of insurance
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- A comprehensive comparison of the CG 20 33 07 04 and CG 20 10 07 04 ISO commercial general liability forms as they relate to blanket additional insurance status. 2 pages |
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QS28015 - Certificates of insurance—for information only
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- Comprehensive discussion of the legalities, policy terms, E&O concerns and cancellation issues with certificates of insurance. 4 pages |
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QS28061 - Chapter 137—HB 419-FN—Insurance certificates
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- A New Hampshire Insurance Department bulletin outlining the changes regarding issuance of insurance certificates. 2 pages |
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QS90724 - COI: Important, dangerous and worthless?
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- This resource kit discusses regulations surrounding the use of certificates of insurance. 3 pages |
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QS90348 - Requests for "primary and noncontributory" language on certificates
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- An in-depth discussion of requests to add general contractors as additional insureds and an explanation of what certificates were meant and not meant to do. 2 pages |
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Coastal issues
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QS90732 - Agents and Brokers: potential areas of exposure for claims arising out of Superstorm Sandy
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- A comprehensive white paper on potential claims in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. 6 pages |
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Commercial auto
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QS90130 - Commercial auto accessorizing—1998 ISO filing
|
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- Explanation of commercial auto endorsements dealing with worldwide coverage for rental cars, limited Mexico coverage and employee-hired autos. 4 pages |
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QS90134 - Insuring the corporate car
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- Outlines several different exposures involved in insuring corporate vehicles and how to best cover each situation. 4 pages |
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Commercial liability
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QS90045 - 1995 ISO CGL—defense costs of an indemnitee
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- Overview of ISO's 1995 CGL filing that establishes an unequivocal contractual provision for payment of defense costs of an indemnitee, while designating such expenses for an active defense as "supplementary payments," under appropriate jurisdictions. 3 pages |
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QS90414 - Advantages and disadvantages of additional insured status
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- Addresses issues that arise when requesting an additional insured be added to a commercial general liability policy. 3 pages |
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QS90244 - Claims-made vs. occurrence trigger
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- A comprehensive discussion of claims-made and occurrence policies including an explanation of retro dates. 4 pages |
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QS90031 - Complex exposures created by leases
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- A comprehensive review of contractual lease coverage afforded in commercial general liability policies including a sample waiver of subrogation. 5 pages |
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QS90141 - Discontinued products and completed operations coverage
|
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- Overview of the importance of discontinued products and completed operations coverage and how it impacted one insurance agent personally. 3 pages |
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QS90617 - If you build it, design responsibility may come—to haunt
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- A review of the Harbor v. Omni case and what exposures a contractor may have and how to properly handle those under commercial general liability forms. 3 pages |
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QS90499 - Incestuous suits
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- A discussion on the cross liability situations that may arise on a commercial general liability policy. 3 pages |
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QS90430 - ISO 2004 CGL; mobile equipment redefined
|
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- Outlines the numerous revisions made by Insurance Services Office Inc. in the 2004 Commercial General Liability multistate forms and endorsements filing and provides a brief synopsis of the more substantive changes and includes an at-a-glance chart. 4 pages |
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QS90133 - ISO CGL 1998
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- Discussion of ISO's 1998 CGL filing highlighting tenants legal liability, personal and advertising injury and the pollution exclusion. 4 pages |
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QS90708 - ISO GL Program changes are likely to please some producers
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- This resource kit discusses some of the ISO General Liability program changes to take effect on April 1, 2013. 3 pages |
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QS90148 - The Montrose filing
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- In response to legal developments, such as the Montrose case in California, ISO revised its commercial policies in 1999 to preclude claims for known losses. 4 pages |
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Commercial property
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QS90044 - 1995 ISO commercial property program
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- Includes major elements of ISO's 1995 commercial property program including vacancy provisions, business interruption, builders' risk, collapse, ordinance and law as well as other miscellaneous enhancements. 3 pages |
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QS90611 - 2010 ISO BOP pushes the envelope
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- This resource kit outlines the latest 2010 edition of the ISO BOP Program and the new endorsements included in the program. 5 pages |
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QS90098 - Dependent property coverage—because, because, because
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- A discussion of business interruption forms and endorsements indemnifying for the consequential or indirect loss associated with physical damage to the insured's property. 4 pages |
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QS90576 - ISO commercial property 2007 edition changes
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- A comprehensive update on several revised commercial property coverage forms, causes-of-loss forms and an overview of newly added endorsements. 3 pages |
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QS90196 - ISO commercial property program undergoes year 2000 revisions
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- Outlines major changes in the ISO 2000 commercial property program including flood coverage, increased cost of construction, vacancy, property in transit, business-income coverage and much more. 6 pages |
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QS90089 - Spoiled goods coverage
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- A "how to" to ensure that your commercial clients (deli, baker, florist, etc.) receive the necessary coverage for goods spoilage. 4 pages |
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QS90704 - The ISO Commercial Property Program gets a tune-up
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- This resource kits goes over the changes going into effect in 2013 with ISO’s new 2011 Commercial Property Program. 3 pages |
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Commission and disclosure
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QS28009 - New Hampshire rebating requirements
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- Discussion of New Hampshire's rebating requirements and how it is one of the easiest and most common ways for an insurance producer to break the law without realizing it. 2 pages |
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Company appointments
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QS90547 - Build and strengthen your agency-carrier relationships
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- This resource kit provides some insight and perspective on what agencies and carriers should be able to expect from one another. 3 pages |
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QS90646 - Establish solid business practices with your carriers—classic strategies for success
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- This resource kit discusses some classic strategies for success for your agency. 3 pages
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QS90035 - How to present your agency to a company for appointment
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- A guide for agencies to prepare for a possible company appointment including a discussion of business, marketing and perpetuation plans. 19 pages |
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QS90104 - PIA's Agency-Company Appointment Program and Appointment Access Program
(03/22/13) |
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- Brochure on PIA's Agency/Company Appointment and Appointment Access Programs that assist members, carriers, MGA andGAs in finding each other for possible appointments. 2 pages |
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QS90446 - Six steps to true carrier partnerships
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- Gives you the information you need to create and maintain a healthy relationship with the carrier with which you do business. 3 pages |
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Company insolvency/rehabilitation
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QS90260 - Advice for agents and brokers regarding liquidation
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- Action items agents and brokers should consider in notifying clients of a potential company insolvency. 1 page |
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QS90399 - Carrier ratings: do they really matter?
(05/02/13) |
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- Review of carrier ratings and how they could impact your agency's business. 2 pages |
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QS90241 - Insurer insolvency: suggestions for agents, brokers
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- PIA's E&O counsel offers input on the responsibilities an agent and broker has to their insureds in the event of a company insolvency. 2 pages |
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QS28023 - New Hampshire Guaranty Fund information packet
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- Provides a copy of the New Hampshire Insurance Guaranty Association Act outlining the mechanism for the payment of covered claims under certain insurance policies for the insolvency of an insurer. 6 pages |
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QS90249 - Sample customer letter upon downgrading of insurer
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- Sample verbage agents may personalize to notify clients that a carrier has had their A.M. Best rating lowered. 1 page |
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QS90401 - Understanding agent responsibility with company insolvency
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- Outlines the company insolvency issue and in particular an insurance producer's duty of care in such situations. 4 pages |
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Consumer fliers
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QS90353 - A household inventory—well worth the time
- (Español) |
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- Consumer flier on the importance of having a household inventory in case of a claim. 1 page |
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QS90376 - Additional liability coverage is important
- (Español) (04/09/13) |
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- A consumer flier outlining the exposures and need for a personal umbrella policy. 1 page |
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QS90358 - Affordable insurance for renters
- (Español) (05/09/13) |
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- A question-and-answer consumer piece that answers the most commonly asked questions about renters insurance and exposures of a tenant. 1 page |
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QS90262 - Answers to questions you may have before going on vacation
- (Español) (03/28/13) |
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- Consumer-oriented flier that answers questions clients may ask about insurance coverage for items while they are vacationing. 1 page |
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QS90270 - Are your holiday gifts covered?
- (Español) |
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- Answers to commonly asked questions on holiday gifts and their insurance implications. 1 page |
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QS90238 - Attention contractors: Worker safety and health do affect your insurance premiums
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- A consumer flier with commonly asked questions on worker safety and OSHA inspections. 2 pages |
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QS28045 - Cell phone safety—driving home the importance
- (Español) (03/28/13) |
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- A consumer flier developed to alert consumers about cell phone use. 2 pages |
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QS28059 - Certificates of insurance
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- Consumer-oriented flier that answers some of the commonly asked questions about certificates of insurance. 2 pages |
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QS90351 - Crime prevention begins at home
- (Español) |
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- Easy-to-understand consumer flier that addresses steps an insured can take in their home to reduce the chance of a theft. 1 page |
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QS90034 - Customer service survey
- (Español) (03/28/13) |
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- Sample survey you can send to clients, copied on your agency letterhead, to allow them to rate your office service, policy information and claims-handling abilities. 1 page |
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QS90687 - Cyber security insurance—What is it and why do I need it?
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- A consumer flier outlining the exposures that a business faces when it comes to cyber security risks. 2 pages |
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QS28057 - Do I need a separate insurance policy for my boat?
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- A consumer flier answers some of the common questions regarding insurance exposures while boating and the applicable safety laws. 1 page |
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QS90372 - Don't be tricked by Halloween fire hazards
- (Español) |
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- Consumer flier that offers safety tips for trick-or-treaters. 1 page |
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QS90619 - Earthquake coverage not included in business insurance policies
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- A small business-oriented flier that brings out the exposure businesses face with regard to earthquake exposures that is easily copied onto your agency letterhead. 1 page |
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QS90350 - Earthquake coverage not included in home or business insurance policies
- (Español) |
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- A consumer flier that addresses earthquake coverage options and applicable waiting periods. 1 page |
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QS90261 - Enjoy your summer without getting burned
- (Español) |
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- Safety issues consumers want to be aware of during the summer season. 1 page |
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QS90245 - Flood damage: is my home covered?
- (Español) |
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- A consumer piece that answers commonly asked questions about flood insurance. 1 page |
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QS90366 - Frozen pipes and other ice and snow damage
- (Español) |
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- An easy-to-understand consumer piece on coverages applicable when pipes freeze or other ice and snow damage occurs. 1 page |
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QS90669 - Going away to school—an insurance perspective
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- A flier that outlines the insurance considerations of parents who have children going to college. 1 page |
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QS90692 - Health-care reform—small employer tax credit
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- A consumer flier explaining the small employer tax credit for small business owners. 1 page |
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QS90357 - High-rise residents have unique fire precaution concerns
- (Español) (05/09/13) |
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- Answers to questions a high-rise resident might have to ensure their proper evacuation from a burning building. 1 page |
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QS90364 - Homeowners insurance basics
- (Español) |
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- Question-and-answer consumer flier that addresses questions your homeowner insureds might ask. 1 page |
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QS90360 - How are insurance rates set?
- (Español) (05/09/13) |
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- An easy-to-understand explanation of how insurance rates are determined for automobile insurance. 1 page |
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QS90359 - How to keep your vehicle safe from car thieves
- (Español) |
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- Offers tips for steps you can take to protect yourself from auto theft. 1 page |
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QS90363 - How to save money on auto insurance
- (Español) (03/28/13) |
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- Tips for consumers on how they can save on their auto insurance rates. 1 page |
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QS90556 - Identity theft—who's been in your wallet?
- (Español) |
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- A consumer piece easily copied onto your agency letterhead outlining how to protect yourself from identity theft. 2 pages |
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QS90711 - Insurance and the divorcing couple
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- A consumer flier addressing the insurance issues that can arise when a couple decides to separate or divorce. 2 pages |
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QS90362 - Insuring your in-home business
- (Español) |
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- An easy-to-understand, consumer-oriented piece that addresses the coverage exposures when someone decides to open an in-home business. 1 page |
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QS90271 - It's winter—pay special attention to fire safety
- (Español) (03/28/13) |
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- A consumer piece that deals with woodburning stoves and other holiday season safety issues. 1 page |
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QS90386 - Not all property is equal when choosing the right insurance
- (Español) |
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- Answers commonly asked questions regarding how to properly insure stamp collections, fine arts and jewelry. 1 page |
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QS90361 - Personal life insurance: The basics
- (Español) |
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- An easy-to-understand consumer piece that outlines the different types of life insurance policies and how premiums are determined. 1 page |
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QS90242 - Planning for the interruption of business operations due to a catastrophe
- (Español) |
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- A question-and-answer piece discussing business interruption insurance and how it applies during a catastrophe. 2 pages |
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QS90181 - Put safety first this summer—guidelines for boating and water safety
- (Español) (03/27/13) |
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- Overviews safety issues for swimming and boating activities in a question-and-answer format. 1 page |
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QS90482 - Questions that business owners may have about their property loss claim following a catastrophic event
- (Español) |
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- A consumer-oriented flier addressing post-catastrophe questions your clients may ask. 2 pages |
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QS90483 - Questions that homeowners may have about their property loss claim following a catastrophic event
- (Español) |
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- A consumer-oriented flier designed to answer commonly asked questions after a homeowner suffers a property loss. 2 pages |
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QS90368 - Replacement cost coverage: A wise investment
- (Español) |
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- An explanation of replacement cost coverage to allow consumers to make an informed decision when purchasing homeowners coverage. 1 page |
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QS90705 - The basics on 'fracking'
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- A helpful consumer flier explaining hydraulic fracturing and coverage under a homeowners policy. 1 page |
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QS90355 - The dangers of drunken driving
- (Español) |
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- A question-and-answer piece that outlines the warning signs of drunk drivers, information on hosting a party and how to protect yourself from drunk drivers. 1 page |
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QS28062 - Understanding surplus-line policies in New Hampshire
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- A consumer flier that answers some of the commonly asked questions about New Hampshire surplus-line policies. |
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QS90264 - What do I need to know about credit reports and scores?
- (Español) |
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- A question-and-answer piece that answers commonly asked questions including what is a credit score, what's a good score to get, how long the information is kept and more. 2 pages |
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QS90367 - What to do if you're involved in an accident
- (Español) |
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- A consumer flier on what you should do if you have been involved in an accident and the appropriate information you should get to ensure a smooth claims process. 1 page |
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QS90736 - What you need to know about disaster-related casualties and your personal taxes
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- A comprehensive consumer flier explaining some of the tax-implication of disaster-related losses. 2 pages |
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QS90375 - What you need to know about employment practices liability insurance
- (Español) |
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- Commonly asked questions on what EPLI covers, why it has become an issue and previous jury awards are answered in an easy-to-understand consumer flier. 1 page |
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QS90354 - What you need to know before becoming a volunteer
- (Español) |
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- Answers to commonly asked questions consumers ask when deciding to volunteer for a nonprofit organization. 1 page |
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QS90275 - Winter driving tips
- (Español) |
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- Tips all drivers can use when dealing with winter weather and impaired driving conditions. 1 page |
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QS90356 - Your homeowners policy and storm damage—what's covered?
- (Español) |
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- A consumer flier answering commonly asked questions regarding how to protect your property from storm damage and what damages are covered under homeowners policies. 1 page |
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QS90374 - Your young drivers—help them play it safe
- (Español) |
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- A consumer flier on the insurance exposures of teen drivers answering parent's commonly asked questions. 1 page |
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Consumer materials
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QS28054 - New Hampshire Insurance Department consumer complaint form
|
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- New Hampshire Insurance Department complaint form and filing procedures. 4 pages |
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Contracts and agreements
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QS90517 - Agency-insurer agreements—information issues for agency principals
|
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- Overviews important issues insurance producers should be aware of when "accepting" online agency-insurer agreements. 3 pages |
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QS90285 - Agreements not-to-compete: protection or illusion?
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- PIA's E&O counsel discusses covenants-not-to-compete and legal exposures for agency management. 2 pages |
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QS90131 - Brokerage contracts—a checklist
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- A checklist of items brokers should be aware of and at a minimum be included in any brokerage contract they work with. 1 page |
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QS90609 - If it's in writing is it an enforceable contract?
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- This document outlines a number a situations whereby a contract may not be enforceable, even if it's in writing. 2 pages |
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QS90014 - PIA research series: agency agreements
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- A PIA National report covering agency agreements and their important aspects including ownership of business, commissions, termination and contingency agreements. 36 pages |
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QS90491 - Property/casualty agency-company agreements—what to watch for before you sign
(05/03/13) |
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- An overview of the considerations that should be made before signing a company agreement. 4 pages |
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QS90216 - Reviewing agency agreements—PIA offers producers a few tips
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- Tips on things producers should look for when reviewing company/agency agreements such as agent's authority, indemnification, compensation, termination and warranties. 3 pages |
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QS28027 - Sample brokerage agreement
|
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- PIANH's legal staff has drafted a sample brokerage agreement which outlines the broker's authorities, licensing, payment of premiums, termination, hold harmless and more. 4 pages |
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QS90276 - Separation agreements
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- Offers tips on things that should be considered when developing a separation agreement, including sample verbiage. 3 pages |
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QS90572 - Understanding the restrictions of a noncompete
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- This illustration of restrictive employment covenants helps clarify what a noncompete agreement must contain in order to be upheld by the courts. 3 pages |
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QS90728 - Who really owns the book of business?
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- Comprehensive review of agency/company agreements and in particular, ownership rights. 2 pages |
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Coverage checklists
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QS90584 - Flood insurance checklist
(03/27/13) |
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- A comprehensive checklist to assist you with discussing flood coverages with your customers. 2 pages |
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QS90272 - Homeowners exposure survey
|
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- A form that allows producers to run down the various homeowners exposures and make notes when reviewing coverage with the insureds. It also allows a spot for insureds to initial if they choose not to select a particular coverage. 5 pages |
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QS90585 - Property valuation checklist
|
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- A comprehensive checklist to assist insurance professionals in determining property valuation. 3 pages |
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QS90679 - Sample commercial-lines coverage checklist
|
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- A sample checklist for commercial lines that you can use when reviewing exposures with your commercial-lines clients. 2 pages |
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QS28058 - Sample personal auto exposure survey—New Hampshire
|
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- A form that allows producers to run down the various personal auto exposures and make notes when reviewing coverage with insureds. It also allows a spot for insureds to initial if they choose not to select a particular coverage. 2 pages |
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QS90739 - Sandy stress need for talks, checklists and documentation
|
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- This resource kit discusses the importance of helping your clients understand what is covered under their insurance policies, and how coverage checklists can be helpful in determining your customer’s needs. 2 pages |
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QS90586 - Who is an insured?—coverage checklist
|
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- A comprehensive checklist for insurance professionals to use to help determine who is an insured. 3 pages |
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QS90583 - Workers' compensation: insurance and risk management checklist
|
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- A comprehensive checklist to assist insurance professionals when reviewing workers' compensation policies with their clients. 2 pages |
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Coverage issues
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QS90167 - 1999 ISO employee theft endorsements
|
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- This resource kit unshackles the crime policy by examining some of the employee theft coverage variations that are available through several endorsements. 5 pages |
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QS90434 - 2000 Crime program revisions
|
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- Makes a simple distinction between the eight insuring agreements of the Commercial Crime Coverage Form in terms of the crimes covered, types of property covered and locations where property is covered. 4 pages |
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QS90485 - 2006 ISO BOP
|
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- Summarizes the Insurance Services Office Inc.'s 48 changes to the BP 00 03 coverage form, 32 changes to multistate endorsements and 11 new multistate endorsements. 3 pages |
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QS90057 - A primer on surety
|
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- Offers a basic knowledge of surety fundamentals that will assist agents in serving their clients. 3 pages |
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QS90535 - Asking the right questions
|
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- Discusses the questions an insurance practitioner should ask to obtain a complete analysis of coverage. 4 pages |
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QS90419 - Bail-ing out
|
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- Discusses the coverage issues presented by bailments and how to properly handle. 3 pages |
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QS90418 - Bailment basics
|
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- Outlines the legal theories that create exposures to financial loss. 3 pages |
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QS90665 - Blanket or automatic; it really does make a difference
|
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- It is always important to be able to advise your clients correctly. This document discusses the distinction between “blanket” and “automatic” additional insureds, a common E&O exposure. 1 page |
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QS90630 - Cyber insurance
|
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- This resource kit discusses what cyber liability is, how it can affect your business and what exposures you may have. 3 pages |
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QS90628 - Green risks—should they be a red flag for your agency?
|
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- This document discusses the risks and exposures surrounding green-technology and the coverage exposures. 2 pages |
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QS90118 - Insurable interest—how far will it stretch?
|
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- For a claim to be paid the claimant must be an insured under the policy and the insured must have an insurable interest, as this resource kit will explain. 3 pages |
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QS90656 - Insurance policy comparison firms
(05/03/13) |
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- A listing of insurance policy comparison firms who can assist you in comparing policies for your clients. 1 page |
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QS90459 - Insureds going through divorce—avoiding collateral damage
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- Discusses contractual obligations and provides prudent procedures that will assist agents dealing with policy issues that arise when insureds become separated or divorced. 3 pages |
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QS90558 - Insuring your business: small business owner's guide to insurance
|
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- This Insurance Information Institute guide discusses the specific coverages business owners should consider when determining their coverage needs. 80 pages |
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QS90597 - Is D&O liability covered under a homeowners policy?
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- Reviews items that should be considered when discussing directors and officers liability exposures with your clients who volunteer for nonprofit boards of directors. 2 pages |
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QS90402 - ISO eligibility changes for garage risks
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- Addresses what to consider when converting a service risk from the garage policy. 3 pages |
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QS90056 - ISO underground storage tank program
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- Outline of ISO's underground storage tank program that offers a self-contained policy and discussion of its features. 2 pages |
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QS90729 - It's the end of the world as we know it ... and I feel fine
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- This resource kit gives you a refresher course on the basics of some key coverages your clients may want to consider. 2 pages |
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QS90488 - Joint Ownership Coverage endorsement
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- Depicts relationships that can form the basis of joint ownership and illustrates when to use the ISO Joint Ownership Coverage endorsement to provide appropriate insurance coverage. 2 pages |
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QS90195 - Living trusts
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- In-depth analysis of living trusts; how they would affect homeowners and personal auto coverage as well as probate procedures. 5 pages |
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QS90106 - Manufacturers selling price endorsement
|
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- While many manufacturers have a continuous production schedule and relatively stable inventory levels, you should advise them of potential loss to the mark-up value of finished stock, as this kit will discuss. 4 pages |
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QS90179 - Options for covering watercraft
|
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- A refresher on watercraft insurance and how to determine the best avenue for coverage for the wide range of watercraft available. 3 pages |
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QS90438 - Reservation of rights letters and nonwaiver agreements
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- A discussion of what a reservation of rights letter means with regard to coverage, including tips on producer involvement. 3 pages |
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QS90587 - Sample letter to homeowners clients regarding the ordinance and law exposure
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- A sample letter to assist insurance professionals in bringing awareness of the ordinance and law coverages to their insureds. 2 pages |
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QS90680 - Sample life insurance coverage checklist
|
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- A sample checklist that you can use when reviewing life insurance exposures with your clients. 2 pages |
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QS90323 - Sub-ro-ga-tion
|
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- Provides an explanation (with examples) of subrogation and how it applies to specific types of policies. 4 pages |
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QS90423 - The dreaded coinsurance exam question
|
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- For the insurance novice or the more experienced practitioner who has not quite been able to conquer the coinsurance concept. 4 pages |
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QS90105 - The impact of production fluctuation on business income coverage
|
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- A discussion of how seasonal and yearly fluctuations in production can impact business income coverage and the appropriate measures to take to make the most effective use of premium. 5 pages |
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QS90225 - The orphan policy
|
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- Explains how auto and homeowners policies are affected when the policyholder dies. 3 pages |
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QS90492 - To report or not to report
|
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- A discussion of claim denials on the late notice of claim; if and when an occurrence is reported to the carrier and what implications there are for all parties concerned. 4 pages |
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QS90092 - U.S. territories—what are they?
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- A comprehensive definition of policy territories when it states the United States of America, its territories or possessions. 4 pages |
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QS90466 - Volunteers get much-needed immunity
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- A summary of the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997, a federal law, which limits the liability concerns for volunteers of nonprofit organizations. 2 pages |
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QS90454 - When dogs have more than a bark
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- An illustration of the "landscape" of the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and New Hampshire dog-bite laws, including specific approaches taken. 3 pages |
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Credit reports
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QS90266 - Consumer alert from NAIC—credit scoring: how does it affect you?
(04/15/13) |
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- A consumer piece offered by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners that answers common questions about credit scoring. 1 page |
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QS28028 - Summary of New Hampshire regulations on insurance scores
|
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- Discussion of rules regarding the conditions that are required to be met before insurers can use insurance scores for underwriting or rating for personal-lines policies. 3 pages |
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QS90522 - The facts on prescreened insurance offers
|
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- A discussion of prescreened insurance offers by insurance carriers and an explanation of their legalities, as well as other commonly asked questions about them. 2 pages |
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QS28030 - What's the score?
|
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- Extensive discussion on credit reports, agent responsibilities and privacy issues with insurance scoring. 9 pages |
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Customer service
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QS90740 - 10 tips to support new CSR success
|
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- This resource kit discusses how to successfully acclimate a new CSR into your agency. 1 page |
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QS90417 - Agency ownership changes call for extra customer TLC
(04/04/13) |
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- Provides insight on what to do to keep from alienating customers and losing accounts during times of major agency transitions. 2 pages |
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QS90673 - Are your CSRs familiar with government programs and pools?
|
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- Summary of the six common nonstandard pools to place coverage when a standard market is not an option. 2 pages |
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QS90651 - Can you hear me now? Good!—telephone manners pay off
|
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- This resource kit discusses certain rules of etiquette when using the telephone as a first point of contact with potential clients. 3 pages
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QS90685 - Capitalize on current clients in a difficult economy
|
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- This resource kit discusses some popular methods in today’s tough economy to retain good customers. 3 pages |
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QS90474 - Cash, kudos or pizza ... just what motivates your CSRs?
(05/01/13) |
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- Ideas to help successfully motivate CSRs and improve the climate of their working environment. 3 pages |
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QS90299 - Customer service and claims—the agent's role in insurance coverage disputes
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- Shows producers the importance of their essential roles in assisting clients when insurance claims arise to minimize the risk of future disputes and to facilitate negotiations between policyholders and insurers. 3 pages |
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QS90610 - Customer service centers can help your agency in today's competitive market
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- Offers information on customer service centers and how using them could be beneficial to your agency. 2 pages |
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QS90577 - Customer service: the needs of the high-value client
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- Discusses key goals for customer service staff to become proficient in marketing high-value personal-lines markets. 2 pages |
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QS90443 - Dealing with difficult customers
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- Become adept at handling difficult customer situations by using the tips and tools provided in this resource kit. 4 pages |
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QS90441 - Dealing with your customers' time constraints
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- Attack the challenge of your customers' time contraints by making the time spent more productive for you both, using the three strategies discussed in this resource kit. 3 pages |
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QS90477 - Handling the irate caller
(05/01/13) |
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- Provides some basic strategies to use when speaking with unhappy, irate customers. 2 pages |
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QS90307 - How well do you know your clients?
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- Knowing your clients is necessary so you can present them with a solution that probably would provide some element of coverage, as this kit will explain. 2 pages |
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QS90524 - Keep that smile on your client's face—improve your agency response and increase satisfaction
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- Provides helpful tips on ways to keep your clients coming back. 3 pages |
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QS90293 - Making the customer connection
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- A five-step process that will allow you to reveal needs and create value regarding the products and services you offer. 3 pages |
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QS90312 - Relationships work far better than techniques—satisfied customers make great salespeople
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- Teaches how important personal relationships are to creating successful businesses. 2 pages |
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QS90365 - Stop telephone abuse!
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- Simple steps you can take to improve telephone customer service skills. 1 page |
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QS90616 - The "customer first" mantra—sales bring in customers; customer service helps retain them
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- A great reference to assist your service staff in making customer service their No. 1 priority, handling difficult callers and how to apply the SOFTEN approach to their customer dealings. 3 pages |
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QS90480 - The CSR and combating consumer assumptions
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- Offers suggestions on ways CSRs and other agency staff can combat the false assumptions many insurance consumers have about independent insurance agents. 3 pages |
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QS90655 - The pros and cons of customer service centers
(05/01/13) |
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- This resource kit gives an agent’s perspective on the pros and cons of using customer service centers. 3 pages
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QS90163 - Working the phones—seven tips to make your call center more customer friendly
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- Covers seven tips that will increase the effectiveness of your agency call center to provide the utmost in customer service. 2 pages |
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Education
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QS90502 - Continuing education/licensing renewal tracking services
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- Contact information for firms that provide continuing education and license renewal tracking services. 1 page |
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QS28060 - New Hampshire Insurance Department publicly available producer pre-licensing courses
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- A listing of New Hampshire Insurance Department pre-licensing courses. 2 pages |
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QS90385 - PIA offers designation/certificate programs
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- Highlights three professional designation/certificate programs available through PIA. 1 page |
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QS28006 - PIANH's education schedule
(03/27/13) |
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- Schedule of upcoming educational courses available through PIANH including online and classroom programs. 8 pages |
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Employee staffing
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QS90463 - "Selling" a sales career on campus
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- Discusses an often overlooked solution to what seems to be the most universal problem in the industry, how to find good insurance producers. 2 pages |
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QS90601 - Can I ask that? An interviewer's guide to prevent employment discrimination
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- A guide through common pitfalls of the interview process which could leave your company exposed to a claim for employment discrimination. 3 pages |
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QS90596 - Drive agency performance—managing, rewarding and engaging talent
|
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- This kit provides strategies for effectively recruiting, motivating and retaining committed employees. 3 pages |
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QS90409 - Impact screening and interviewing
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- Tips and techniques for effective resume pre-screening and interviewing that will help to determine if the candidate is right for your organization. 4 pages |
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QS90594 - Personality and aptitude assessment firms
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- A listing of nationwide firms that offer personality and aptitude testing for the purpose of assisting in the hiring process. 2 pages
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QS90666 - Rapid producer validation—find a good fit, assign a mentor and be quick to fire if things go bad
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- This helpful resource kit discusses things to look for when hiring a new producer for your agency. 4 pages |
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QS90198 - Round up the best employees—avoid common hiring mistakes
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- This resource kit covers some of the important mistakes made during the hiring process and how to better prepare yourself beforehand to ensure employee compatibility within the agency. 3 pages |
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QS90578 - Strategies for hiring and retaining talent
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- This kit offers tools to assist you in hiring and retaining talented employees. It also includes special worksheets for developing assessments, employee goals and strategic actions plans, self evaluations and so much more. 14 pages |
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QS90599 - Ten critical questions to ask when checking references
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- This resource kit provides you with ten critical questions to ask when checking references of potential employees. 2 pages |
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QS90580 - The hidden wealth in workers—you don't have to cut back to streamline your staff
(05/01/13) |
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- This resource kit touches on some changes that could lead your agency to a more streamlined, productive and successful year. 2 pages |
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QS90497 - Welcoming a new employee into your company—an orientation plan is essential
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- Outlines ideas for creating a smooth orientation and transition plan for new employees. 3 pages |
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Employee training
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QS90464 - Staff training for best agency results
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- Discusses the need to train existing employees on the importance of becoming more specialized in their product offerings. 5 pages |
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QS90602 - Tough times, marketing and CSRs
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- Details why fine tuning your CSRs during tough economic times can be a strong asset to your agency. 2 pages |
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QS90515 - Training customer service representatives
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- Addresses and provides suggestions for improving customer service representatives' training. 3 pages |
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QS90471 - Training employees, supervisors and managers
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- Discusses the legal implication created by the employer-employee relationship when dealing with the screening, interviewing and hiring process; workplace harassment; and requests for leaves of absence and accommodations. 4 pages |
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QS90537 - Understanding and effectively utilizing progressive discipline
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- Provides tips to help employers deal with employee discipline, to attempt to address and correct performance and conduct concerns. 3 pages |
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Employee/employer compensation
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QS90635 - Agency compensation and productivity—what the latest studies show
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- A comprehensive comparison of the latest compensation studies outlining producer and CSR compensation levels. 10 pages |
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QS90562 - CSR workloads and rewards—comparing commercial-lines and personal-lines CSRs
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- This discussion is based on "The CSR Profile" survey results and shows the differences in workload responsibilities. 4 pages |
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QS90124 - Effective sales management: monitoring producers' performance, production, compensation and support
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- Offers input on effective ways to monitor producers, their production and ultimately compensation. 3 pages |
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QS90531 - Evaluate producers' sales and compensation
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- Provides helpful factors to consider when evaluating producers' performance as well as survey results from the Producer Profile, published by the National Alliance Research Academy. 3 pages |
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QS90161 - How much can you afford to pay your producers?
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- Overviews a comprehensive calculation process on how to estimate how much in assests an agency has for compensation of sales staff. 4 pages |
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QS90324 - How much do we make?
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- Offers benchmark results of the Academy's Growth and Performance Standards study to assist owners and managers in determining the proper range of salaries and/or bonuses for their employees. 5 pages |
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QS90461 - How productive are your CSRs?
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- A discussion of CSR commission, production and compensation standards to determine adequate staffing needs based on results from a national study of independent agencies. 4 pages |
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QS90024 - How to compensate agency owners
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- This resource kit discusses developing an equitable plan to properly compensate agency owners for the specific roles they play. 2 pages |
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QS90156 - Motivate key producers with a deferred commission plan
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- Overview of a popular arrangement agencies are using to offer their producers a deferred commission plan to allow them to share in the fruits of their work. 2 pages |
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QS90398 - Producer compensation—the math, the myths and more
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- Discusses the misleading assumptions that are made when comparing producers' salaries by size of agency and why the more important measure would be based on percentage. 3 pages |
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Errors and omissions
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QS90686 - 20 practical tips to avoiding E&O claims
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- This resource kit offers E&O tips you can implement within your agency to help you avoid an E&O claim. 5 pages |
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QS90219 - E&O Quarterly newsletter archive
(05/09/13) |
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- Archive of past issues of PIA's errors and omissions newsletter. 2 pages |
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QS90716 - After the storm—Insurance agents E&O lessons learned
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- A review of the lessons learned from previous catastrophes to assist agents in their E&O exposures. 3 pages |
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QS90263 - Agency claims handling: a crossroads for E&O liability
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- PIA's E&O counsels outline the importance of an effective claims handling procedure and offer a few suggestions to avoid a potential claim. 2 pages |
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QS90525 - Agents and brokers errors and omissions
|
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- An informative piece put out by The National Underwriter Co., discussing professional liability insurance for agents and brokers. 9 pages |
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QS90267 - An agent's quandary: how to leave cancellations alone
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- Secondary courteous cancellation notices or calls are common practices, but what happens when an agency wants to eliminate the extra workload? PIA's E&O experts outline the ramifications. 2 pages |
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QS90421 - Certificates of insurance: a constant source of E&O claims
|
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- A discussion of a common and recurring source of errors and omissions claims dealing with agents' and brokers' issuance of certificates of insurance. 3 pages |
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QS90467 - Computer-generated records and their use in the defense of E&O claims
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- A discussion on how the various rules of evidence are applied to errors & omissions claims when the evidence is electronically generated. 3 pages |
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QS90506 - Dealing with non-English speaking clients
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- Discusses the best way to handle the communication concerns that arise when dealing with clients who do not speak English. 2 pages |
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QS90533 - Defining an E&O "claim"
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- A discussion defining when an E&O claim is considered reportable and includes a few helpful E&O claims-handling tips. 2 pages |
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QS90625 - Dos and don'ts of E&O suits
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- Offers handy tips when dealing with an E&O claim situation. 2 pages |
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QS90143 - E&O procedure review: a wake-up call for your agency
|
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- Analysts have found several common procedure discrepancies when conducting agency reviews and share their findings. 5 pages |
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QS90505 - Errors and omissions risks: buying a book of business from a retiring owner
|
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- Lists a few basic account types found in most books of business, where errors and omissions concerns should be anticipated. 2 pages |
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QS90715 - Failure to read the policy: a defense for an E&O claim?
|
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- This resource kit discusses a New York Court of Appeals decision that could have an impact upon claims against insurance agents and brokers. 4 pages |
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QS90470 - Have you ever audited your agency?
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- Using two distinct approaches, these internal auditing procedure tips will help agencies identify their specific areas of E&O concern. 2 pages |
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QS90513 - How to increase your profits and reduce your E&O exposure
(04/03/13) |
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- Offers four simple steps that will not only decrease E&O exposures but help to increase agency profits. 2 pages |
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QS90744 - Insurance proposals: A powerful E&O prevention tool
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- This resource kit discusses how a good insurance proposal can help your clients gain a clear understanding of coverages and how they work and also be a key tool in the defense of your agency. 2 pages |
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QS90659 - More on assumed duties and E&O exposures
|
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- The kit discusses what the responsibilities of Joint Insurance Funds and possible E&O exposures associated with them. 3 pages
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QS90698 - Notify insureds of cancellations: a Catch-22?
|
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- The resource kit discusses recent cases and strategies surrounding issues with cancellations and conflicts that arise for agents and brokers. 4 pages |
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QS90321 - PIA's E&O assistance
|
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- Brochure explaining PIA's E&O assistance available through the PIA Industry Resource Center from industry E&O expert Robert Sullivan, Esq. 2 pages |
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QS90676 - Reduce your E&O exposure by educating your staff
|
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- This resource kit discusses some initiatives that can enhance your staff’s knowledge and reduce your E&O exposure. 2 pages |
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QS90202 - The 24/7 agency—E&O security in an age of constant communication
|
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- Concerns and recommendations that agencies face when trying to meet the increased demands of customers. 7 pages |
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QS90551 - The duty to advise—the trend toward a heightened duty imposed upon agents and brokers
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- A discussion, using case law, regarding the extent of obligation owed to an insured by agents and brokers when advising on insurance coverages. 3 pages |
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QS90670 - The mirror test—a significant E&O hotspot
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- This document discusses the importance of mirroring coverage when moving a policy to a different carrier and discussing the differences with your policyholders. 2 pages |
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QS90273 - The signed commercial insurance application
|
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- A signature on a commercial application by the insured, or their representative, is crucial to reaching the goal of keeping producers from becoming enmeshed in claims disputes, as this kit will discuss. 2 pages |
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QS90227 - Top 10 ways to get hit with an E&O claim
|
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- The top 10 ways an agency is sure to get hit with an errors and omissions claim. 2 pages |
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QS90717 - Weathering the storm: A brief guide to post-Sandy litigation
|
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- This resource kit discusses various scenarios that lead up to litigation and some strategies to assist agents to be in a better position to defend any claims that may arise against the agency. 3 pages |
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ESOPs
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QS90021 - Enhancing your agency cash flow with an ESOP
|
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- This resource kit explores the concept of using an ESOP to create a tax shield on debt principal payments. 3 pages |
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QS90023 - ESOPs: how agency owners win!
|
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- The Tax Reform Act of 1984 included a provision that allows the seller of capital stock sold to an ESOP to defer taxation on the resulting capital gain. 3 pages |
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QS90162 - Planning opportunities for S corporation ESOPs
|
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- Overviews the law that allows S corporations to sponsor ESOPs while still maintaining their pass-through tax treatment for federal income tax purposes. 3 pages |
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QS90025 - Warehousing cash for your perpetuation
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- This resource kit looks at how you can accumulate cash in the ESOP trust account to prepare for the purchase of a retiring shareholder's stock. 3 pages |
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QS90022 - Why you should consider selling to an ESOP
|
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- Discusses the advantages of a leveraged ESOP compared to more traditional perpetuation financing plans. 4 pages |
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Excess and surplus lines
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QS90737 - Moving some standard business to the E&S market?
|
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- This resource kit discusses some issues to keep in mind when placing business in the E&S market. 2 pages |
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QS28056 - New Hampshire Insurance Department Surplus Lines Information NH RSA 405
|
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- Guidance from the New Hampshire Insurance Department relating to surplus lines placements. 3 pages |
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QS90689 - Placing business with wholesalers in a hard market
|
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- Offers tips on what to look for when placing business through a wholesalder. |
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QS90693 - The two-way beauty contest—relations between agents and wholesalers can be a win-win in the E&S market
(04/16/13) |
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- Outlines some of the common expectations of both parties and how both parties can be successful in the relationship. 3 pages |
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QS90633 - Understand the E&S market to better serve your clients
|
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- This comprehensive kit will give you a better understanding of the excess- and surplus-line market, what they are and how they work. 2 pages |
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Flood
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QS90018 - "How to" for flood insurance
|
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- A "how to" guide on flood insurance that includes helpful information on how to get started selling it, information on the National Flood Insurance Program, handy reference numbers and more. 24 pages |
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QS90614 - Flood insurance frequently asked questions
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- Some of the common, and not so common, questions raised about the National Flood Insurance Program. 3 pages |
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QS90526 - My property is wet, it must be a flood
(04/24/13) |
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- Discusses the problems providing coverage for water damage that can arise even when combining a homeowners policy and a flood insurance policy. 3 pages |
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QS90554 - NFIP Community Rating System—what it could mean for your insureds
(04/02/13) |
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- An overview of the NFIP Community Rating System and how independent agents can play an active role in getting their communities to participate. 2 pages |
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QS90725 - Now that the storm has passed ...
|
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- The resource kit provides an overview to help you educate your customers about the importance of flood insurance and how to better prepare you’re agency to handle a disaster. 2 pages |
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QS90528 - Recommend flood insurance to every client—key observations
(03/28/13) |
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- A discussion on how every client is at risk for being flooded and how limited coverage can be obtained principally through the National Flood Insurance Program. 2 pages |
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QS90733 - Something's wet, it must be a flood, right?
|
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- The resource kit explains the coverage difference between a homeowners policy and a flood policy. 3 pages |
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Fraud
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QS90391 - The wide reach of insurance fraud
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- Discusses insurance fraud, what your agency can and must do, along with the progress being made in the industry today. 3 pages |
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Health
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QS90064 - 2012 Choosing a Medigap policy: a guide to health insurance for people with Medicare
|
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- An in-depth guide that outlines the steps to help consumers make an informed decision when purchasing Medicare Supplemental Insurance. 64 pages |
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QS90016 - An employee's guide to health benefits under COBRA
(04/25/13) |
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- A comprehensive booklet explaining an individual's rights under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act for continuing health benefits. 19 pages |
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QS90400 - Family Medical Leave Act
|
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- A comprehensive overview of employers' obligations under the federal Family Medical Leave Act. 2 pages |
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QS90519 - Health savings accounts: the basics and recent improvements
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- A discussion of what a health savings account is, who is eligible and the advantage of having a health savings account. 3 pages |
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QS90691 - Health-care reform—insurance exchanges
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- A comprehensive question-and-answer piece that answers some of the commonly asked questions about insurance exchanges. 2 pages |
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QS90631 - Initial analysis of the Supreme Court's health-care decision
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- An analysis by PIA National on the Supreme Court's healthcare decision. 8 pages |
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QS90699 - Retiring boomers should consider life settlements
(05/03/13) |
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- This resource kit discusses reasons for boomers to consider life settlements for retirement options vs. life insurance policies. 2 pages |
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QS90707 - The PPACA: update and Supreme Court's impact
|
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- This resource Kit discussed the major provisions of the law and how it will affect you, your family and those you insure. 2 pages |
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QS90345 - What you should know about COBRA
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- An in-depth discussion of the requirements of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 and its employer requirements. 3 pages |
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Homeowners/dwelling
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QS90058 - 1994 ISO homeowners filing
|
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- Overview of ISO 1994 homeowners filing which covers ordinance and law, pollutants, loss of use, earthquake, power failure and much more. 5 pages |
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QS90017 - A guide to choosing unit owners Coverage A limits
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- Discussion of the HO-6 policy designed for condominium unit owners and what coverages are allotted. 3 pages |
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QS90329 - Covering nonowned property on a homeowners policy
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- Detailed discussion of coverage under the homeowners policy for the property of others and what may be considered property in the homeowners' possession. 3 pages |
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QS90661 - Guide to the ISO HO 2011 Program
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- This resource kit explains all the revisions to the 2011 ISO Homeowners Program. 5 pages
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QS90284 - Home improvement
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- An in-depth discussion of the exposures your clients can face when having contractors work on their home. 3 pages |
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QS90424 - Homeowners 2000 forms—Insurance Services Office Inc. (ISO)
|
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- A quick reference of each of the Insurance Services Office Inc. homeowners forms and the perils covered. 2 pages |
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QS90613 - Homeowners options for the elderly
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- Offers some important coverage-related issues the elderly and their families should be aware of. 2 pages |
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QS90160 - Homeowners premises liability coverage
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- A comprehensive discussion of an insured premises under an ISO homeowners policy and applicable liability coverages. 2 pages |
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QS90523 - ISO 2000 HO endorsements
|
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- A helpful tool kit providing a brief description of the most common standard ISO 2000 homeowners endorsements. 10 pages |
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QS90671 - ISO 2011 HO endorsements
|
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- A helpful tool kit providing a brief description of the most common standard ISO 2011 homeowners endorsements. 10 pages |
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QS90252 - ISO—HO 2000 program
|
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- This kit offers an extensive look at the ISO Homeowners 2000 program and how it differs from previous versions. 15 pages |
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QS90447 - Lenders' unreasonable requests for replacement cost limits
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- Summarizes the laws that protect mortgagees from mortgagors requiring them to insure their real property for more than the replacement cost. 5 pages |
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QS28047 - New Hampshire homeowners premium comparison survey
(04/02/13) |
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- A consumer-oriented premium comparison guide for homeowners broken down by ZIP code using four different specific scenarios. 20 pages |
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QS31390 - New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association frequently asked questions
|
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- A comprehensive question-and-answer piece that addresses how NYPIUA is responding to Superstorm Sandy-related risks. 3 pages |
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QS90222 - One for all and all for one (community associations)
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- Addresses the issue of property owners who get financially entwined by association membership. 3 pages
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QS90575 - Ordinance and law coverage
|
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- An overview of the ordinance or law coverage and what it means to you and your insureds. 4 pages
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QS90629 - Sump pump failure
|
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- A comprehensive discussion of the exposures a homeowner might have when their sump pump fails. 2 pages |
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QS90128 - The ISO HOBIZ™ Program
|
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- Explains ISO's Home Business Insurance Coverage program designed for the home-based entrepreneur and their unique coverage needs. 3 pages |
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QS90109 - There is no business like home business
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- Overviews the exposures and appropriate coverages for homeowners when having businesses within the home. 8 pages |
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QS90598 - Top 10 contractor hiring tips for homeowners
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- A quick tips list if your homeowners clients are considering hiring an outside contractor to do repairs on their home. 2 pages |
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QS90475 - Two approaches to insuring your home—HO-2 vs. HO-3
|
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- Comparison of the ISO Homeowners 2 form with the ISO Homeowners 3 form and exposures that might not be covered under the "named" perils policy vs. the "open" perils policy. 3 pages |
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QS90640 - What is the right property limit?
|
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- This resource kit discusses the many approaches for securing a property limit. 2 pages |
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Human resource issues
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QS90076 - Agency policy and procedure manual
|
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- Sample agency procedure manual that can be used as a starting point to individualize one for your particular agency's needs. 31 pages |
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QS90722 - An overview of the FLSA
|
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- This resource kit offers a brief overview and general description of the provisions of the FLSA relevant to agency owners and managers. 3 pages |
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QS90484 - Designing effective workflows for your insurance agency
|
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- This guide is intended to help agencies identify their workflow needs and also gives tips on how to prepare for, write and implement new workflows. 4 pages |
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QS90397 - Employee handbooks: a tool to avoid employer liability
|
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- Employment litigation is steadily on the rise. This kit discusses what should be addressed in an employee handbook and how it can aid in the employer's defense. 2 pages |
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QS90677 - Employees in uniform: What you need to know about USERRA
|
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- The resource kit discusses protections afforded to employees in uniform under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act. 2 pages
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QS90033 - Employment laws affecting small businesses
|
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- Chart on employment-related laws and when they would apply by the number of employees you have. 1 page |
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QS90714 - Finding a good match: "Cookie cutter" doesn't cut it—matching the individual with the qualities that are needed for the job
|
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- This resource kit discusses some important qualities you should look for when hiring a new CSR for your agency. 2 pages |
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QS90727 - Hiring, firing and employment practices
|
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- This resource kit discussions agency obligations in regards to proper employment practices. 2 pages. |
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QS90738 - Hiring? Consider employees from all walks of life
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- This resource kit talks about what you can do to recruit and retain a new brand of top insurance professionals. 3 pages |
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QS90478 - Managing leave for sick, injured and disabled employees
|
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- This resource kit focuses on leaves of absence requirements under the FMLA and the ADA laws. 4 pages |
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QS90620 - Sample employment application
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- A boilerplate employment application that you can use to develop your own agency-specific version. 2 pages |
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QS90581 - Stimulus plan contains temporary COBRA subsidy provisions
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- A brief summary of H.R. 1—The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that was signed into law on Feb. 17, 2009. 7 pages |
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QS90341 - The ADA may require more than you realize
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- A discussion of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and it's impact on employers. 3 pages |
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QS90439 - The seven types of workplace behavior
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- Offers a brief description of the seven classic styles of behavior and provides tips to help manage your vulnerability to each. 3 pages |
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QS90503 - U.S. Department of Labor Employment Law Guide
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- This informative guide was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to help answer questions on employment laws and make the regulations easier to understand. 116 pages |
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QS90713 - What you need to know before you Google potential employees
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- This resource kit discusses potential pitfalls you should consider before deciding to check an applicant’s social-network profile. 3 pages |
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QS90428 - Workplace harassment: what it is, how you prevent it
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- Provides agencies with insight on what constitutes workplace harassment, how it can be prevented and how to respond to incidents that arise in the workplace. 3 pages |
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Identity theft
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QS90342 - The ISO Identity Fraud Expense Coverage endorsement
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- An outline of the coverage provided by ISO's Identity Fraud Expense Coverage endorsement. 1 page |
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Independent agent marketing
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QS90564 - Band together to brand together—co-op advertising for the independent agency
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- An independent agent's perspective of co-op advertising and how it can play a part in your agency marketing efforts. 3 pages |
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QS90479 - CSRs join the fight to take back personal lines
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- Gives suggestions for CSRs to take back personal lines. 2 pages |
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QS90352 - Go with a pro
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- A comprehensive comparison between independent agents, exclusive agents, direct-sales companies and banks highlighting the services they provide. 1 page |
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QS90569 - How to find co-op advertising dollars
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- A step-by-step guide to making the most out of your marketing dollars with co-op advertisement. 2 pages |
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QS90504 - PIA National branding ads (off-site)
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- A series of ads that PIA members can use in their local newspapers to enhance the professional image of independent insurance agents. 30 pages |
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QS90489 - Take back personal lines—combat direct writers and increase your presence
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- A helpful discussion with a few ideas on how to get serious and aggressive about selling personal-lines insurance to beat the competition. 2 pages |
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QS90658 - The lowest price isn't always the best deal
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- This document discusses the aspects of finding the “right fit”, not necessarily the lowest price for your clients’ policies. 2 pages
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QS90563 - The PIA Branding Program
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- An overview of the reasons behind the development of the PIA National "Local Agents Serving Main Street America" Branding Campaign. 2 pages |
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QS90688 - What's ahead for the U.S. commercial insurance market?
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- A comprehensive question-and-answer piece that outlines the anticipating market for 2012. 3 pages |
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QS90536 - When buying auto insurance online, do your homework ... or pay the price!
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- This National Underwriter article provides tips for online buyers and also recommends, after receiving an online quote, buyers contact an independent agent to make sure all necessary information is obtained for proper coverage and possibly save buyers money. 4 pages |
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Industry-related issues
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QS90553 - Fire restoration/cleaning firms
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- A listing of firms that offer fire restoration and cleaning services after a loss. 6 pages |
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QS90265 - Keeping informed on captive insurance companies
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- Provides an overview of what captive insurance companies are, why they were established and how they work. 2 pages |
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Inland marine
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QS90060 - Cargo insurance
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- Liability for loss can be passed on to the shipper or purchaser depending on how the goods are shipped and how the sales contract reads. 4 pages |
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QS90280 - Highlights of the 1999 ISO Personal Inland Marine Program
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- A discussion of ISO's 1999 Personal Inland Marine Program filing with emphasis on agreed value. 3 pages |
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QS90448 - Personal Inland Marine 2003 Program
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- Outlined in this resource kit are the Insurance Services Offices Inc. Personal Inland Marine Program rules and a review of the coverage forms. 6 pages |
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Lead information
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QS90088 - Lead information packet
(05/03/13) |
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- Packet of information on lead paint hazard required notification, commonly asked questions and answers on lead issues and a consumer brochure for your use. 29 pages |
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Legislative/regulatory issues
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QS90107 - 2013 federal legislative briefing papers
(03/21/13) |
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- Overview of the hot topics discussed with federal legislators during PIA National's Federal Legislative Summit. 2 pages |
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QS90588 - Do the Red Flag Rules affect me?
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- A brief overview of who is affected by these rules and what precautions must be taken to comply. 2 pages |
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QS90340 - Federal and state do-not-call rules: a guide for PIA members
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- Provides specific advice about individual legal, business or other questions relating to do-not-call rules. 13 pages |
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QS90451 - Get the facts on the do-not-fax law
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- A comprehensive summary of the federal do-not-fax law so you can act in accordance with this rule. 3 pages |
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QS90543 - Life insurance settlements—proceed with care
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- Comprehensive review of life-settlement arrangements and how they can affect your insureds. 9 pages |
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QS90731 - Online marketing, social media and insurance advertising laws
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- A review of different states rules with regard to online marketing or advertising. 2 pages |
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QS90710 - PIA multistate windstorm and hurricane deductible guide
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- A comprehensive review of the hurricane deductible rules for Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and other neighboring states. 2 pages |
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QS90370 - PIA's guide to the CAN-SPAM Act
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- An in-depth look at the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 and how it affects the insurance industry when using email solicitation. 6 pages |
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QS28040 - PIANH 2012 legislative wrap-up
(04/01/13) |
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- A recap of issues addressed in the recent legislative session and of particular interest to PIANH members. 2 pages |
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QS90632 - Producer notification requirements regarding administrative actions
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- Outlines requirements in different states with regard to notifying the state insurance department when a producer is involved in an administrative action. 2 pages |
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QS28052 - Providing maximum federal deposit insurance protection to premiums held in fiduciary capacity
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- A question-and-answer resource explaining the protection afforded by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. for premium accounts. 2 pages |
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QS90653 - Red Flag Rules commonly asked questions
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- A comprehensive question-and-answer resource that addresses some of the commonly asked questions about the federal Red Flag Rules. 2 pages |
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QS90634 - Red Flag Rules, PIA offers guidance
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- This resource kit answers some of the most commonly asked questions about a producer's requirement to comply with the Red Flag Rules. 2 pages |
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QS90440 - Sample fax consent form
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- Sample fax consent form for agencies to use in getting their clients' permission to fax to comply with the do-not-fax rule effective July 1, 2005. 1 page |
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QS31269 - The commercial-lines deregulation law in New York state
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- This document discusses the effects this law could have on you and the customers you serve. 8 pages |
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QS90654 - The history and origins of state anti-rebating laws
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- This resource kit gives you the background and a firm understanding of state anti-rebating laws and how to apply them in a business context. 3 pages
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QS28011 - Unfair claim settlement practices
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- Discusses what is considered to be unfair claims settlement practices by insurers according to Insurance Law. 1 page |
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QS28012 - Unfair insurance trade practices
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- Discusses the Insurance Law that defines trade practices in the insurance business which constitute unfair methods of competition or unfair acts or practices. 5 pages |
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QS28034 - Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994—the reason carriers are conducting background checks on their agents
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- This resource kit outlines the requirements of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, and discusses the issue of agent background checks as well as information on carriers requesting Social Security numbers. 5 pages |
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Licensing
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QS28055 - Acts for which no insurance license is required in New Hampshire
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- A NAIC standard list of activities which do not require a license, provided by the New Hampshire Insurance Department. 1 page |
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QS90650 - Business entity licensing
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- This resource kit discusses the different types of business entities and how to go about getting them licensed in Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. 9 pages
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QS90516 - Insurance producer licenses—transition to birth-date licensing expirations
Summary of major four-state differences
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- A side-by-side comparison of the insurance producer licenses during the transition to birth-date licensing for Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. 5 pages |
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QS90615 - Multistate licensing exposures
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- A state-by-state review of the multistate licensing rules when it comes to policies with only part of a risk in another state and what that state may require in the way of producer licensing. 5 pages |
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QS90501 - Multistate licensing firms
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- Contact information for firms that provide licensing services in multiple states. 2 pages |
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QS28016 - New Hampshire producer licensing rules
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- A comprehensive discussion of the New Hampshire producer licensing rules. 2 pages |
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QS90683 - NIPR, PDB and beyond—understanding NAIC-related licensing systems and services
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- A comprehensive look at the National Insurance Producer Registry and related information. 3 pages |
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QS90696 - Registering as a business entity in another state
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- This resource kit discusses some requirements producers should be aware of when registering a business entity in another state. 3 pages |
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Markets
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QS90066 - PIA's MarketBase™
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- Brochure explaining PIA's MarketBase™ Program, an exclusive members-only benefit, that assists with finding markets for the occasional hard-to-place risk. 2 pages |
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Mold issues
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QS90289 - Stopping the growth of mold claims
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- Explanation of how the Insurance Services Office Inc. endorsements impact mold coverage in the various lines of insurance. 4 pages |
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Money management
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QS90155 - Count them—14 ways to waste your marketing dollar
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- Overviews the most commonly made mistakes that waste important marketing dollars and how to avoid them in the future. 3 pages |
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QS90429 - Financial planning—establishing long-term financial goals for your business
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- Depicts a financial-planning technique, in four steps, that can help determine what it will take to achieve the financial objectives of growing and preserving your agency. 4 pages |
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QS90675 - Get competitive—marketing strategies that really work and don't cost a bundle
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- This resource kit discusses simple strategies you can use to build your customer base without spending a lot of money. 4 pages |
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QS28004 - New Hampshire fiduciary requirements
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- Provides a copy of New Hampshire Insurance Law Part 1303 outlining fiduciary obligations of agents and brokers. 4 pages |
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QS90674 - Premium-finance companies
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- A resource list of premium-finance companies that cover Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. 6 pages |
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QS90546 - Using your head to help your wallet—focusing on cycle-time-reduction techniques
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- Ideas to help reduce or eliminate wasting time and money that currently exists in the everyday processes and procedures of agencies. 3 pages |
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Motor vehicle reports
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QS90382 - Motor vehicle report vendors
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- A compilation of firms which offer MVR services including geographical limitations, turnaround time and cost. 4 pages |
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QS28032 - Sharing MVRs with commercial clients
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- Discusses New Hampshire laws and issues when providing motor vehicle records to commercial clients. Includes sample disclosure forms. 11 pages |
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Personal auto
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QS90047 - 1994 ISO personal auto policy revisions
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- A comprehensive overview of revisions made in the 1994 ISO Personal Auto policy including off-road vehicles, temporary substitutes, electronic equipment and much more. 2 pages |
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QS90129 - 1998 ISO personal auto policy revisions
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- Overviews 19 changes made to the ISO Personal Auto policy with an in-depth explanation of each. 6 pages |
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QS90534 - Interpreting the PAP furnished car exclusion
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- This discussion of denial of coverage for a furnished auto provides two argument scenarios for the ISO policy's B.2 and B.3 exclusions. 2 pages |
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QS90420 - ISO PAP undergoes mostly cosmetic changes, but ...
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- Discusses the substantive revisions made to the ISO Personal Auto Policy (PP 00 01 01 05). 3 pages |
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QS90346 - Named nonowner policy
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- An in-depth resource kit on the purpose and application of the Named Nonowner Coverage endorsement. 4 pages |
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QS28048 - New Hampshire Insurance Department personal auto premium comparison
(04/03/13) |
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- A detailed insurance premium comparison of personal auto coverage costs in New Hampshire shown by ZIP code and territory. 11 pages |
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QS90720 - Optional coverages offered with PAP
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- This resource kit discusses some of the optional coverages that are offered with a personal auto policy. 2 pages |
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QS90086 - Personal auto extended nonowned coverage
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- An in-depth discussion of the proper use of the Extended Nonowned Coverage—Vehicles Furnished Or Available For Regular Use endorsement. 3 pages |
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QS28013 - Your guide to understanding auto insurance in the Granite State
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- A National Association of Insurance Commissioners informative consumer piece discussing personal auto insurance underwriting and rating, tort system, no-fault system, property damage coverage and smart shopping. 24 pages |
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Personal umbrella
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QS90145 - Personal umbrella policies
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- An in-depth discussion of personal umbrella policies and their unique aspects. 3 pages |
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QS90144 - Umbrella basics
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- Discussion of umbrella policies and their many variations as most insurers use their own individually filed policies. 2 pages |
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Privacy issues
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QS90652 - Email encryption firms
(05/17/13) |
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- A listing of firms that offer email encryption services for businesses. 1 page |
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QS90347 - How to develop your information security program
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- Discusses agent/broker requirements to maintain a comprehensive written information security program of their own as evidence of their compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. 11 pages |
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QS90495 - How to protect your clients' and your agency's privacy
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- Highlights some of the privacy laws and requirements producers should keep in mind regarding privacy notices, security programs, HIPAA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, security freezes and breaches. 4 pages |
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QS90700 - Knowing too much and the attorney-client privilege
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- This resource kit discusses attorney-client privileges and issues that may arise when your client shares this information with you. 3 pages |
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QS90664 - Laptop encryption vendors
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- A listing of firms that offer laptop encryption services. 1 page |
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QS28042 - New Hampshire Information Security Breach Law
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- Summarizes the new security breach regulation, now part of Chapter Ins. 3700—Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information which was adopted by the New Hampshire Insurance Department on June 11, 2007. 5 pages |
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QS28021 - Privacy and the professional insurance producer
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- Detailed discussion of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley law and other New Hampshire privacy requirements for insurance producers. Also includes sample forms. 30 pages |
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QS90469 - Privacy primer
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- A comprehensive tool kit on the privacy issues that are crucial to insurance producers to ensure their compliance with the statutes and regulations. 17 pages |
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QS90559 - Security breaches and the agent's responsibility
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- Explains the relevant laws and sources of liability to businesses that receive and possess confidential data. 4 pages |
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QS90638 - The truth about HIPAA-HITECH and data backup
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- An overview of the HIPAA-HITECH laws and how they might affect you. 4 pages |
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QS90320 - What insurance producers need to know about HIPAA
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- A comprehensive resource kit that explains the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and its impact on producers. 7 pages |
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QS90624 - What you need to know about the HITECH/ARRA amendments to HIPAA
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- An overview of the privacy-related responsibilities of those considered "business associates" under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Health Information Technology and Economic and Clinical Health Act. 2 pages |
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QS90462 - Workplace privacy: strategies for employers
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- Considerations for employers faced with the challenge of obtaining necessary information from employees while protecting employees' privacy rights. 4 pages |
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Record retention
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QS90486 - Is it time to convert? Electronic records in the insurance agency
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- A discussion of how electronic records can help eliminate the clutter of a paper-based system, improve the financial outlook of the agency and prepare the agency as it heads into the future. 4 pages |
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QS28039 - New Hampshire record retention requirements
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- Outlines Senate Bill 73 which relates to record retention requirements for insurance insurers and producers. 1 page |
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Regional information
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QS29008 - New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission alphabetical company code listing
|
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- Alphabetical listing of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission three-digit company codes used on automobile identification cards. 18 pages |
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QS29009 - New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission numerical company code listing
|
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- A numerical listing of New Jersey insurance company Motor Vehicle Commission codes. 9 pages |
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QS31061 - New York state's DMV alphabetical/numerical company code listing
(04/22/13) |
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- A complete listing of New York state-authorized insurance companies and their coordinating DMV code numbers. 57 pages |
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Reinsurance
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QS90251 - Reinsurance re-examined
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- Examines the business of reinsurance, providing an understanding of the distribution of risk and methodology for spreading the risk from insurer to reinsurer to retrocessionaire. 3 pages |
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QS90490 - What's reinsurance got to do with it?
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- Gives a basic understanding of the two primary types of reinsurance and two general classifications of how it will be applied. 2 pages |
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Risk management
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QS90642 - Why risk management is transforming clients, agents and brokers alike—managing volatility
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- Gives insight into how risk management activities can help retain your current clients in tough economic times. 2 pages |
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Sales management
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QS90173 - "Wow!"ing employees—the foundation to high profits
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- Suggestions for investing in agency employees including growth opportunities, compensation and personnel work relationships. 3 pages |
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QS90032 - 12 steps to effective goal-setting
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- A step-by-step outline for agencies in determining their goals and how to best accomplish them. 2 pages |
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QS90557 - Age matters—generational selling
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- A comprehensive resource kit that not only highlights the different generational characteristics, but offers strategies on how to market to these different groups. 5 pages |
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QS90667 - Are you in the business to make a sale or make a profit?
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- This resource kit discusses how applying the SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) can increase sales in a smart way with much less risk and greater profits. 4 pages |
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QS90703 - Build your agency—establish a niche
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- The resource kit discusses the reasons to build and secure a specific niche for your agency. 3 pages |
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QS90529 - Building a referral-driven culture and driving revenues
|
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- Illustrates how to effectively utilize staff and generate referrals from networking to build a powerful, referral-driven agency. 3 pages |
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QS90702 - Cold calling—four cornerstones to a successful initial contact
|
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- This resource kit discusses the importance of cold calls and how to make them successfully. 4 pages |
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QS90472 - Don't talk yourself out of the sale
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- This resource kit discusses how surprisingly few salespeople are adept at knowing how and when to close the sale. 2 pages |
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QS90520 - Empower your employees to be mini-marketers—why satisfied staff equals free advertising
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- Discusses the three-fold process of employee empowerment, and how the rewards will not only show in positive press, but also in the agency's bottom line. 3 pages |
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QS90695 - Finding and nurturing good producers—survey provides insight on hiring and training practices
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- This resource kit provides agents with information from a study conducted by The National Alliance Research Academy pertaining to agency hiring factors and methods for training. 4 pages |
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QS90442 - How can I sell more when I have so much to do?
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- This resource kit answers this question by focusing on the essential component of the sales process. 2 pages |
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QS90566 - Improving agency performance—five core coaching skills make the difference
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- Illustrates the five coaching skills most needed to effectively manage employees and create a high performance work environment. 4 pages |
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QS90567 - Improving agency performance—new research shows link between "energetic profile" and business success
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- Provides four steps to increase your agency's energy level and improve performance. 3 pages |
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QS90565 - Little-used coaching is most effective management style—the agency principal's role: visionary, role model, coach and facilitator
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- Illustrates how using coaching techniques creates and sustains a high-performance work environment. 3 pages |
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QS90229 - Long-term care insurance—a potential gold mine for independent agents
|
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- A discussion of long-term care insurance and its opportunities for independent agents. 2 pages |
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QS90254 - LTC brightens sales horizons for agents
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- Gives a brief history of long-term care insurance and explains the opportunities agents and brokers can find in selling this product. 3 pages |
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QS90568 - Marketing peace of mind—be part of the solution to teen car crashes
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- A discussion that provides a "game plan" for agencies to offer supportive programs and educational materials on teen driving safety while giving them the opportunity to market their products. 3 pages |
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QS90455 - Motivating your salespeople = increased sales
|
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- Tips to improve the bottom line and foster the development of "super producers" that will dramatically change the selling atmosphere at your agency. 2 pages |
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QS90169 - New business presentations—12 tips for connecting with prospects
|
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- A series of tips agents can use to improve their ability to connect with their prospects. 4 pages |
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QS90259 - Prospecting that pays
|
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- Explains many ways that leads can be qualified to generate sales for your agency. 3 pages |
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QS90427 - Salespeople with a service ethic rise to the top
|
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- A discussion on the importance of forming a professional sales career on ethics, caring and service to build lasting client relationships. 3 pages |
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QS90257 - Selling today—some things never change
|
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- Prospecting is critical to achieve sales success and this kit will show you how to make it more effective. 2 pages |
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QS90239 - Six simple tips for increasing sales and piece of mind
|
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- Have you ever found a lead on a scrap of paper after the prospect purchased from your competition? If so, this kit will give you tips to increase sales and decrease stress. 2 pages |
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QS90498 - The power of seven—seven marketing strategies to let the customer know you are here
|
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- Seven "must" contacts or opportunities to include in your action plan of communicating with your customers and potential customers. 2 pages |
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QS90135 - Tips to build your personal-lines business
|
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- Simple strategies to expand your personal-lines business to ensure increased profitability. 3 pages |
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QS90500 - Why have a marketing plan?—minimize mistakes and maximize your potential
|
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- Illustrates the importance of having a strategic marketing plan, the components of a successful plan and dipicts nine reasons to plan. 3 pages |
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QS90426 - Why should I buy from you?
|
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- Offers a few of the most common unique selling strategies that can be used to help answer this often unasked question. 2 pages |
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Taxes
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QS90662 - How much ends up in your pocket?—Plan now so Uncle Sam doesn’t get more when you sell
|
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- Discusses the federal tax issues in the agency selling process including considerations such as S and C corporation tax filings and more. 3 pages
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QS90719 - Laws for small businesses—health care and taxes
|
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- Outlines new laws that affect small business in regards to health care and taxes. 3 pages |
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QS90530 - Tax implications—buying and selling agencies
|
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- Factors to consider when buying or selling an agency that will help to maximize the dollar amount the seller will be left with after taxes. 3 pages |
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QS90038 - Tax planning for agency purchases and sales
|
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- A review of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993, and how they impact tax planning for agency purchases and sales. 2 pages |
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QS90734 - What to know about disaster-related casualties and taxes
|
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- The resource kit discusses federal income tax implications when someone suffers a disaster-related casualties. 2 pages |
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Terrorism issues
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QS90283 - Understanding the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002
|
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- An in-depth resource kit on the requirements of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 on commercial-lines property/casualty insurance including a comprehensive summary, lines that are affected, implementation of the act and much more. 15 pages |
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Trailer coverages
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QS90668 - ISO 2010 Commercial Auto Program revisions
|
|

- This resource kit discusses the changes to the rules surrounding motor carriers over the years. 2 pages |
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QS90146 - Of bobtails and deadheads
|
|

- Bobtailing and deadheading are significant in the insurance world because they represent the nontrucking use of a tractor/trailer and the coverage implications of either not having a trailer attached or an empty trailer attached. 3 pages |
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Windstorm catastrophe
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QS90117 - Agency preparedness and recovery plan (disaster manual)
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- A how-to for developing an action plan for your agency in the event of a catastrophe. 63 pages |
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QS90452 - Disaster planning and recovery
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- Offers information on catastrophes your business may face that aren't the ordinary hurricane windstorm type, and gives you the information you need to assess your risk and prepare for such events to ensure proper business continuation during and after such an event. 8 pages |
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QS90592 - Get ready for hurricane season
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- A handy reference including information on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale and other hurricane-related references. 2 pages |
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QS90191 - Hurricane fact sheet
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- Information you need to be prepared before, during and after a hurricane hits. 4 pages
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QS90190 - Top 10 insurance tips for hurricane season
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- Suggested responses to consumer questions following a natural disaster regarding the claim process and what to expect. 3 pages |
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Workers’ compensation
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QS28046 - Criteria to establish an employee or independent contractor in New Hampshire
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- A notice that outlines the definition of an employee to assist in determining whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor. 1 page |
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QS90136 - Maritime law: LHWCA and Jones Act
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- Outlines the special insurance needs under the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act of 1927 and the Jones Act covering marine workers. 4 pages |
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QS28053 - Multistate Workers' Compensation Insurance Plan coverage
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- Explains that the NCCI, in cooperation with the Workers' Compensation Insurance Plan can help accommodate the workers' compensation coverage needs when an employer operates in multiple states. 1 page |
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QS28063 - NCCI explains 2013 change to X-mod formula
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- NCCI bulletin explaining the 2013 changes to the X-mod formula. 3 page |
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QS28014 - New Hampshire employer's guide to workers' compensation
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- Provides a copy of the New Hampshire Department of Labor booklet that assists employers in handling the reporting of employees' on-the-job injuries or occupational illnesses. 6 pages |
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QS28025 - New Hampshire voluntary workers' compensation rates and loss costs, and residual-market rates
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- Provides a copy of voluntary workers' compensation loss cost and residual-market rates for New Hampshire. 25 pages |
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QS28002 - New Hampshire workers' compensation loss cost multipliers
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- Provides a copy of workers' compensation loss cost multipliers for New Hampshire. 16 pages |
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QS28049 - Other states coverage in workers' compensation residual-market policies
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- Comprehensive discussion on how to cover out-of-state employee assignments in the workers' compensation residual market. 4 pages |
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QS28043 - Sample letter—New York no longer accepts other states coverage
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- A sample customer letter outlining the workers' compensation requirements for conducting business in New York State and a discussion of coverage exemptions. 1 page |
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QS28065 - The "split point" change in the NCCI Experience Rating Plan
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- A consumer flier that reviews the NCCI "split point" change and what changes to expect in 2012. 2 pages |
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QS90647 - When placing a workers' compensation policy, what could possibly go wrong?
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- This document discusses how to properly place a workers’ compensation policy to avoid possible E&O exposures. 2 pages
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