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. Continue reading "The Alliance of Insurance Agents & Brokers Announce Support of Proposition 17"

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 Inc. based in San Jose, Calif. Continue reading "2010 Will Challenge California Insurance Agents but Bright Spots Ahead"

In 1999 I wanted to arrange a trip to France.  So like everyone else in 1999, the first thing I did was pull out my Yellow Pages to find a travel agent whose ad looked like they knew something about France.  Then I drove over to the agent’s office and sat down to describe my needs and my budget.  The agent went over several options with me; I chose the package that sounded like it fit my needs, and a week or two later my tickets arrived in the mail.  Later when I needed to change my plans, I called the travel agent and was told I needed to drive back to their office to pay for the difference and have new tickets reprinted. Continue reading "Are Insurance Agents Going the Way of Travel Agents?"

The Alliance of Insurance Agents and Brokers had a great convention in Desert Hot Springs this past weekend. It was packed with great hospitality parties, entertainment and education.

If you missed this years convention, make sure you attend next year. You can learn more about the Alliance by visiting their website @ Agents Alliance Website

The Alliance of Agents and Brokers and Netquote are offering 20 Free Insurance Leads to all  Alliance members. If you’re not a member of TheAlliance of Agents and Brokers, we suggest you join today. The Alliance is packed with resources, markets, meetings and an annual convention for members and non-members. To take advantage of the 20 free leads being offered, click here. Continue reading "Agents Alliance Members can Receive 20 Free Insurance Internet Leads"