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Cassedy Insurance Agency Inc                Herndon                                   Dist 5

What follows is an article I saw published by my professional organization, the Virginia Society of Association Executives. It was written by a “young” association executive titled, “A Young Professional Looks at Thirty” and I found it absolutely insightful, compelling and prophetic. You have any number of options for the future of your agency but if you’re looking for internal perpetuation — or not — there are certainly those looking at their own future. 

The head of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday the agency plans a new push to convince Americans to stop speeding, hoping to reduce traffic deaths which have risen sharply in recent years.

The Coalition partnered with AON-Ward on our biennial Benchmarking Study which is an in-depth study focusing on the 360 degrees of SIU operations at P&C carriers of all sizes and lines. Vince Albers, Senior Manager at AON-Ward, a division of AON led the study. He is a 15-year veteran in the field. As per Albers, “The biggest benefit to this study is the competitive analysis.” This study provides information specific to SIU operations regarding budgeting, staffing, and outsourcing, for example at a level of detail that is both expensive and difficult to obtain.” Albers estimates that a SIU-specific study commissioned by a midsized carrier at a level of detail comparable to the Coalition’s current Benchmarking Study, could cost upwards of $80K. “This study provides an opportunity for SIU leaders to truly make informed decisions based on the data contained within the study.

The Big “I" government affairs team has your back as it continually advocates for independent agents on Capitol Hill ... both on the front lines and behind the scenes. The team's significant recent accomplishments have helped agents protect and promote their businesses, and we've included these wins in a new video featuring Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president for external, industry and government affairs, and Wyatt Stewart, Big “I” assistant vice president of federal government affairs.

 

Watch the new video highlighting these legislative accomplishments to learn more about how the Big “I" has gone to bat for agents on taxes, small business issues, regulation, flood and crop insurance programs, and more.

Inflation. Inflation. Inflation. We not only hear that word 15 times a day, but we also experience it every day — at the gas pump, supermarket and your morning coffee and bagel purchase.