Commercial Umbrellas: Creating Common Sense from the Chaos

Learn the four word phrase that could turn a claim response from "We're here for you" to "Good luck, and let us know how it goes.   View this online.         Analyzing Commercial Umbrellas: Creating Common Sense from the Chaos Why is it everyone knows there is no such thing as a "standard" commercial umbrella, yet the vast majority of both agents and consumers act like there is? When you are dealing with millions of dollars in protection, even a minor oversight or miscalculation could prove financially disastrous. Your Registration Includes: * Live online class * Q&A session * Recordings to watch again * Everyone in your office! Date: Wednesday, August 14 Time: 1:30pm ET / 10:30am PT Length: 1 Hour Learn more about this webinar » What you'll learn: How a simple four word phrase could turn a claim response from "We're here for you" to "Good luck, and let us know how it goes." "Incongruent coverage triggers" what they are and why should you care. Why should the umbrella's defense provision be a critical question; don't the underlying policies cover that? What simple oversight can render a well-planned excess liability program totally noncompliant with a common contract requirement? Why might "Which pays first" turn from a simple "Other insurance Clause" question into a major coverage gap? Where are the most common coverage landmines buried that could blow major holes in an expected seamless integration? What is a simple technique that can quickly reveal almost any significant layer coordination coverage gap? Reserve your spot now and show up early for the session - you don't want to miss any of it. Regularly priced at $129.00, just $89 when you register today! (special pricing expires soon) Register Now   Date: Wednesday, August 14 Time: 1:30pm ET / 10:30am PT Length: 1 Hour Instructor: Chris Amrhein, speaker, consultant, seminar leader and training developer Director of Education at Insurance Journal's Academy of Insurance Don't wait! Register today to save $40 Register Now         Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166.         Hiring, Managing and Compensating Producers Bundle ENDS TODAY: Don't miss out on this training bundle covering Are these topics on your mind? - Hiring Producers - Producer Compensation Plans - Agency Perpetuation Plans - Adding value clients can't get elsewhere - Client Service Structure - Improving Agency Culture - Moving Beyond Price - Getting more from same resources We've bundled 5 of our best courses on these topics What's included? * Immediate access to all five courses * Watch and re-watch whenever you like * Share with others in your office * Watch online, or download to your iPad or iPod Learn more about these webinars »         Property and Casualty Concepts Simplified Order this book in Paperback today         Property and Casualty Insurance Concepts Simplified The Ultimate How to Insurance Guide for Agents, Brokers, Underwriters and Adjusters This book details key property and casualty concepts rarely discussed or found in print; rather they are often left to be "discovered over time. These important concepts are now written down for all. Buy Today! Get the Paperback version   Follow on Twitter | Friend on Facebook | Connect on LinkedIn | Forward to a friend Copyright © 2013 Wells Media Group, Inc., All rights reserved. Insurance Journal / Academy of Insurance 3570 Camino del Rio N Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (800) 897-9965 Webinar Schedule On-Demand Training Contact Us unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

Hiring, Managing and Paying Producers

Producer compensation plans and top 5 mistake of hiring new producers View this online.   48 Hours Only - Get all 5 courses for $147, regularly $129 each. Are these topics on your mind? - Hiring Producers - Producer Compensation Plans - Agency Perpetuation Plans - Adding value clients can't get elsewhere - Client Service Structure - Improving Agency Culture - Moving Beyond Price - Getting more from same resources We've bundled 5 of our best courses on these topics What's included? * Immediate access to all five courses * Watch and re-watch whenever you like * Share with others in your office * Watch online, or download to your iPad or iPod   Taught by best-selling Academy instructor Mary Newgard As a Senior Search Consultant, Mary works with agencies of varying size and ownership structure on enacting competitive, results driven sales and service recruiting. This includes education on compensation models, agency perpetuation, Mergers & Acquisitions and advanced technological resources. Training Course #1: Avoiding The Top 5 Mistakes Made When Hiring Producers Learn ways to correct the most common mistakes agencies make when hiring sales executives. The key is to make your own plan, define what makes a "good" producer, hire and avoid repeating the bad habits of old. Course overview --- Training Course #2: Building Strength within Your Agency If you're going to take a hard look at improving your agency's employee morale or maintaining an already positive work environment, then you should do so through the lens of specific, insurance related topics. Course overview --- Training Course #3: Developing Producer Compensation & Agency Perpetuation Plans Through this course, agency owners, sales managers, and financial officers will begin to see how vital the concept of compensation analysis is to the success of its company. Course overview --- Training Course #4: How Agencies are Redefining Value Added Services Moving beyond price into a more compelling conversation starts for most property and casualty agencies by offering a unique service or product the client couldn't get from the broker next door. Course overview --- Training Course #5: Is Your Agency's Client Service Structure Outdated? Getting the most from your existing resources is a priority for most agency owners. Course overview       Learn more about these webinars »         Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166.         Get this digital book for just $15 ISO's Commercial Property and Casualty Form Changes Available now!     What has ISO Done to Us? Commercial Property and Casualty Form Changes Existing forms and endorsements have been altered or removed completely, and several new forms and endorsements are introduced in these major filings. The following pages highlight and even detail ISO's Commercial Property, Commercial General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Businessowners Program filings Download this book today!     Academy of Insurance Zero-Risk Guarantee We know you're going to appreciate the value of the training you receive. It's simple. If you're not completely satisfied with the training, just contact us and we'll promptly issue you a full refund.   Follow on Twitter | Friend on Facebook | Connect on LinkedIn | Forward to a friend Copyright © 2013 Wells Media Group, Inc., All rights reserved. Insurance Journal / Academy of Insurance 3570 Camino del Rio N Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (800) 897-9965 Webinar Schedule On-Demand Training Contact Us unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

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July 29, 2013 Top 10 for the Past Week 1. Travelers’ Q2 Profit Climbs 85% to $925M; Auto Unit Layoffs Planned Jul 23, 2013 -- The Travelers Companies today reported net income of $925 million for its 2013 second quarter, an 85 percent jump from $499 million net income posted a year ago. The insurer credited lower catastrophe losses and ... Share This: 2. Six Flags Investigates Fatal Accident on Texas Giant Coaster Jul 22, 2013 -- Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is examining the Texas Giant roller coaster at its Six Flags Over Texas theme park following the death of a woman on July 19, the company said in an e-mailed statement. The Arlington, ... Share This: 3. Six Flags Roller Coaster Had Previous Injuries; Min. $1M in Liability Coverage Jul 24, 2013 -- Nearly a dozen people reported being injured in the last five years while riding the Texas roller coaster from which a woman fell to her death last week, though the most serious injuries appear to be a concussion and ... Share This: 4. Investors See Travelers’ Cuts in Auto as Sign Rate Hikes Have Peaked Jul 24, 2013 -- Travelers Cos.. Inc. said it would cut jobs and reduce prices of auto insurance, steps investors took as an indication that rates had risen too far and competition was increasing. The company's shares fell 4 percent by ... Share This: 5. Social Media: It’s Here to Stay Jul 22, 2013 -- The Most Successful Users Know Their Markets The value of social media as a tool for marketing and selling property/casualty insurance may be a matter of debate but one thing is for certain: While the nature of social ... Share This: 6. Zurich Among Insurers Said to Be Probed in Expanded N.Y. Inquiry Jul 24, 2013 -- Zurich Insurance Group AG is among companies being questioned by New York's insurance regulator in a widening probe into compliance with an Iran sanctions law, according to a person familiar with the matter.The state ... Share This: 7. Florida Supreme Court Rules Replacement Cost Includes Contractor’s Profit Jul 24, 2013 -- Florida's high court has ruled that insurers under a 2008 law must pay a contractor's overhead and profit as part of the expense of repairing a homeowner's property despite the fact the repairs may not have been ... Share This: 8. Florida Woman Sues Airline Over Rough Landing Jul 25, 2013 -- A Tampa-area woman has sued US Airways, saying she was injured after a rough landing at Tampa International Airport. Nancy Linker, who is 48, said in the lawsuit that she was hospitalized after the front tires of US ... Share This: 9. W.R. Berkley Q2 Profit Up 6%; Rates Up 6.5%; CEO Comments on Berkshire Jul 23, 2013 -- W.R. Berkley Corp. reported $116 million net income for its 2013 second quarter, up more than 6 percent from $109 million net income posted one year ago. The net income for the first six months of 2013 came in at $233 ... Share This: 10. The Ins and Outs of Errors and Omissions Insurance Jul 19, 2004 -- Almost all agents have clients with errors and omissions (E&O) exposure and the most difficult job the agent may have is convincing the client that they have the exposure. After 20 years of selling E&O/EPL/D&O ... Share This: Popular Videos From 3D Printing to Driverless Cars: Emerging Risks on the Horizon Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us More Newsletters Choose Newsletters Daily Headlines Weekly Reader Picks Magazine Update Insurance Journal TV Classifieds Breaking News MyNewMarkets Daily Claims Daily Enter Your E-mail

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18 Workers' Comp Concepts

We cover 18 of the most important workers' compensation concepts in this entertaining and informational webinar   View this online.         18 of the Most Important Workers' Compensation Concepts Join us Thursday for this entertaining and informational webinar. We'll dig into 18 of the most important workers' compensation concepts. Date: Thursday, July 25 Time: 1:30pm ET / 10:30am PT Length: 1 Hour Reserve your spot now and show up early for the session - you don't want to miss any of it. A wide array of work comp-specific topics are discussed during this one hour session including: * What makes an injury compensable * What is the "coming and going rule" and its exceptions * When is a disease compensable * What types of claims covered under employers' liability * Key audit rules and guidelines * The different types of "employees." * and more! Your Registration Includes: * Live online class * Q&A session * Recordings to watch again * Everyone in your office! Learn more about this webinar » Be prepared to leave this class well-versed in these key workers compensation concepts. Reserve your spot now and show up early for the session - you don't want to miss any of it. Regularly priced at $129.00, just $89 when you register today! (special pricing expires soon) Register Now   Date: Thursday, July 25 Time: 1:30pm ET / 10:30am PT Length: 1 Hour Instructor: Christopher J. Boggs, CPCU, ARM, ALCM, LPCS, AAI, APA, CWCA, CRIS, AINS Director of Education at Insurance Journal's Academy of Insurance Don't wait! Register today to save $40 Register Now         Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166.         On Sale This Week You can watch these pre-recorded courses anytime, or even load on your ipad, iphone, mp3 or other mobile device.       Watch anytime, on-demand   Do You Know EPLI? Learn the basic information and features necessary to understand EPLI as well as the requirements necessary for underwriting this line of insurance. Regular Price: $129 Just $99 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   Using Feedback to Motivate Performance This webinar gives you the tools necessary to allow you feel more comfortable giving feedback, help your employees learn from their mistakes and continually improve their performance. Regular Price: $129 Just $99 Today »       Practical Guide to Workers' Compensation Order this book in Paperback today         Business Income Insurance Demystified The Simplified Guide to Understanding Business Income Coverage This book details the purpose, processes, and intricacies of business income coverage; and like the title suggests - simplifies business income for the insurance professional. Order today! Get the Paperback version   Follow on Twitter | Friend on Facebook | Connect on LinkedIn | Forward to a friend Copyright © 2013 Wells Media Group, Inc., All rights reserved. Insurance Journal / Academy of Insurance 3570 Camino del Rio N Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (800) 897-9965 Webinar Schedule On-Demand Training Contact Us unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences