http://www.ganisco.com California Insurance Agency Brokers Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:15:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many times we fall into the trap of believing that we can't be competitive unless we have this market or that one. The reality is you can be appointed by every carrier under the sun but you won't sell insurance unless you're closing sales. If you're salespeople base the entire ... http://www.ganisco.com/operating-an-insurance-agency/insurance-agencies-need-salesmanship-in-order-to-be-successful/ Sacramento, Calif. February 11, 2009 - The Alliance of Insurance Agents & Brokers announced today that it strongly supports Prop. 17 on the June 2010 ballot both organizationally and financially because it's good policy and it's good for consumers. California Proposition 17 is on the June 8, 2010 ballot will ... http://www.ganisco.com/operating-an-insurance-agency/the-alliance-of-insurance-agents-brokers-announce-support-of-proposition-17/ One thing we are keenly aware of as consultants to insurance agencies is this:  Consulting has a bad rap.  First of all, it sounds like it must be expensive.  Secondly, it sounds kind of vague.  And lastly, it can sound a little offensive or intimidating, as if because we're consultants ... http://www.ganisco.com/operating-an-insurance-agency/how-do-you-grade-your-insurance-agency/ Californians for Fair Auto Insurance Rates has gained enough support to place a voter initiative on the June 8, 2010 ballot, aimed at rewarding drivers who have had insurance for some time to be eligible for a "persistency discount," even if they change carriers, the Secretary of State certified. The ... http://www.ganisco.com/buying-an-insurance-agency/californians-to-vote-on-auto-insurance-persistency-discount/ In 2009, independent insurance agents and brokers faced a "perfect storm" of economic downturn, premiums were a fraction of what they used to be, unemployment and home foreclosure rates were up, and the association's membership declined. But 2010 may be just as tough, said Kevin Baker of Suhr Risk Services ... http://www.ganisco.com/operating-an-insurance-agency/2010-will-challenge-california-insurance-agents-but-bright-spots-ahead/ It's 2010 and it's time for insurance agents to look at their businesses and make some tough choices and changes if they're going to grow, or maybe even survive.  As consultants to insurance agencies, we echo the message that has been delivered over and over in recent months by the ... http://www.ganisco.com/operating-an-insurance-agency/insurance-agents-need-a-new-approach-for-the-new-decade/ Location: Phoenix, Arizona. Agency Description: 100% Personal Lines Carriers include: Mercury, Safeway, Infinity and others. Very Detailed Financial and Production Records Seasoned Staff Stable Revenue Stream Agency established for over 25 years-Seasoned Clientele Excellent Cash Flow Book is mostly monoline business. Loaded with Cross Sell Opportunities 2 Excellent Retail Locations with excellent lease terms, furniture, computers and equipment truly a TURN KEY OPERATION PRICED ... http://www.ganisco.com/insurance-agencies-for-sale/established-phoenix-arizona-personal-lines-insurance-agency-for-sale/ Some of the services offered by Ganis Consulting include Buyer and Seller Representation. If you own an insurance agency and want to sell it, you can hire us to do all the heavy lifting. We'll conduct a summary valuation, put together a profile, contact our 500+ buyers on our buyers ... http://www.ganisco.com/buying-an-insurance-agency/when-buying-or-selling-an-insurance-agency-use-all-resources-available/ Does your agency own it's own Domain Name? A domain name is the address used for your website such as www.ganisco.com or www.google.com. You can purchase your domain from sites like godaddy.com or a number of others. Once you have your own domain, you can use it for your website ... http://www.ganisco.com/buying-an-insurance-agency/use-your-insurance-agency-domain-for-email-addresses/ California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner intends to ask insurance companies that are conducting business in the state to divest themselves of all financial hldings in Iran. To read the full article, compliments of the Insurance Journal, please click here. http://www.ganisco.com/operating-an-insurance-agency/insurance-commissioner-poizner-wants-insurance-money-out-of-iran/