Insurance Business

Every dealer sells F&I products, and most dealers understand the importance of the F&I department in terms of its contribution to the bottom line. Unfortunately, F&I is not a regulated profession, meaning one doesn't need any type of state license to practice, and because of that there is very little formal education available. The actual management of the F&I department, product selection, and different types of participation programs are largely ignored, so most dealers, general managers, and finance managers must figure out these aspects in real time, on the job.

How much do I need to retire? Can I retire early? What’s the retirement age, anyway? No matter whether you are 25, 65, or any age in between, you probably have questions about retirement and knowing the answers is the key to planning your future. Whether you want to retire as soon as possible or are looking forward to continuing to work in some form for as long as you can, Retirement 101 guides you through each step as you approach this important milestone.

Indexed Universal Life Insurance (IUL) is one of the fastest growing financial products on the market. There are a lot of ways to sell an IUL. As an agent, here is a simple system I used to sell Indexed Universal Life.

A legendary CEO tells the inside story of building the world's largest insurance company - and the dramatic tale of its near-destruction after he left in early 2005, as successors transformed AIG and drove it to the center of the financial crisis of 2008.

For centuries, the Insurance industry has been there for people at the worst moments of their lives, and kept the risk of those moments from stopping us from pursuing our dreams. Today, customer expectations are changing at an ever-increasing pace, driven further by the rapid digitization the world embraced in the pandemic. But that isn’t the only thing driving change in the industry, with a new generation of insurers emerging to serve customers differently and rethink the art of the possible in Insurance.

What would be the "right" price for your loved one - and can you avoid putting others at risk by paying it? What prevents criminals from maltreating hostages? How do you (safely) pay a ransom? Kidnap: Inside the Ransom Business uncovers how a group of insurers at Lloyd's of London have solved these thorny problems for their customers. Based on interviews with industry insiders (from both sides), as well as hostage stakeholders, it uncovers an intricate and powerful private governance system ordering transactions between the legal and the criminal economies.

In this landmark book, author Tony Caldwell takes you step-by-step through the thinking, mindset, skill sets, and checklists you need to launch and successfully operate an independent insurance agency. Utilizing his proven method, he not only challenges you to dream your vision so well you can articulate it, but he also provides the practical tools and expertise to help you grow while avoiding common pitfalls. Done the right way, your business will grow into a noble endeavor to benefit your community.

This book details all business income and time element coverages from beginning to end. It includes in-depth analysis of the purpose of business income, how to complete the business income worksheet, the factors that affect the "period of restoration," how to calculate the proper coinsurance percentage, options to coinsurance, and how to develop the proper coverage limit. Also included are detailed instructions for completing the business income application.

Independent insurance adjusters all over the United States and Canada are praising the publication, How to Succeed as an Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster by Frank Medina. Another helpful, practical, and easy-to-listen audiobook from the author helps new adjusters start off right in the industry. Get the step-by-step requirements to get your new business started in just a few weeks. Experienced adjusters consider the audiobook an excellent review and note several hints and tips that make the purchase well worth listening.

This book is intended to help candidates prepare for the Life, Accident and Health insurance exam. You may see some or all of these questions on your actual exam.

Are you struggling to keep your insurance business relevant in the digital age? Do you want to discover the benefits of leveraging digital tools and strategies to help your organization flourish? Insurance business coach, and bestselling author Kevin Spann will show you how to capitalize on the digital revolution sweeping the small business industry. In this practical guide, Kevin shares proven strategies that helped him double the size of his seven-figure insurance agency to an eight-figure powerhouse in just two years.

Are you a struggling agency owner? Brand new to the industry or thinking about starting from scratch? This audiobook is a process-focused audiobook that is engaging and easy to follow. I wrote this to be heard in a single sitting and easily adaptable for a broker or agent. Topics discussed: marketing, selling, prospecting, script building, different types of agency models, and other important topics for agencies.

A how to book on running a successful insurance agency.

Big Data Revolution is a guide to improving performance, making better decisions, and transforming business through the effective use of big data. Listeners are guided through tried-and-true methodologies for getting more out of data and using it to the utmost advantage. This audiobook describes the major trends emerging in the field, the pitfalls and triumphs being experienced, and the many considerations surrounding big data, all while guiding listeners toward better decision-making from the perspective of a data scientist.

Based on three years of research and more than 300 firsthand interviews with experts, Your Best Health Care Now is your easy-to-follow, real-world guide to making today's health system work for you. You'll learn all the smart moves and timely tips to get better care and save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars - no matter what your concerns may be. Whether you're trying to book a free checkup, negotiate with a surgeon, or worrying about high insurance deductibles and rising premiums, Your Best Health Care Now has the answers you need.

Follow along with fictional insurance agency owner Jim Wakefield as he fights to keep his struggling small business afloat. Slowly and surely, he discovers not only how to find more customers, but also how to retain them for the long-term through loyalty-generating marketing initiatives. During his year of eventual marketing mastery, Jim and his team bond closely as they overcome significant odds to reach a point of growth and sustainability.

Notivation is the seriously funny guide for women business owners who are just sick and tired of being told no. In this wildly transparent and honest guide to how she used the power of no (and her favorite F-word) to make her first (and second and third) million dollars, Kristin Kahle (aka Dr. K) serves up "Nine Notivational Nuggets" you can use to navigate your path to what’s next for your business. You’ll walk away from this audiobook knowing how and why it’s critical to: Grow a fenis, listen less, and be your own damn hero already (and make some real money).

There's been a lot of talk recently about metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). But, what does it all mean? Metrics can mean everything, or they can mean nothing. I know what you're thinking. "I started my insurance agency so I could pore through mounds of data and spend hours looking over spreadsheets," said no one ever! That's why I wrote the book.

Struggling coming up with marketing ideas to compete against billion-dollar direct writers? We are in an era of dramatic change and disruption in the insurance-services industry. If you're plan is to have a Yellow Pages ad and just hope people call...good luck. Hope is not a system. This audiobook is packed full of creative ideas and systems for marketing. Enjoy!

In this engaging practical audiobook I have put together some of the best practices I have learned during my time in the insurance industry. I've been a producer, agency owner, independent broker, securities principal, and consultant. Like all my books, this one is meant to be digested in a single sitting with no fluff. This audiobook focuses on the process with tips and tricks that I have learned.