Columnist Michael Loguercio views the industry “face to face” from his vantage point as a vendor to independent insurance agencies. Michael attends almost every function and interfaces with our readers regularly.
So many times, we hear about disasters on the road in the form of motor vehicle accidents. Now although they may truly be “an accident,” they may also have been avoided if someone was paying just a little more attention! Sleepy driving, or “Driving While Drowsy,” has become a tremendous problem in our society. Although […]
For those of us who write personal lines, and especially automobile insurance, we are all well aware of the fact that there are quite a few factors that contribute to the price of an auto insurance policy. For instance, we have age, gender, marital status, territory, type of vehicle, tickets, accidents, consumer credit, color, and […]
As I have written so many times before, I am writing this article while sitting on an airplane…I guess this is my quiet time, with no text messages, phone calls or emails that need to be answered immediately! Well, times sure have changed since I began writing for The Insurance Advocate over eight years ago. […]
So often we hear about “Driving While Impaired” (DWI), referring to how prevalent it has become, the injuries and deaths that are attributed to those who commit this act and the impact that it has on the offender’s life, the third party who may be involved, their families, and of course insurance. Although DWI (by […]
As an agency owner, at what point do you decide that your firm is large enough to use technology to attract new business, and therefore you consider choosing to engage in the services of an internet marketing firm? Is it when you reach a certain premium volume? Or perhaps when you achieve a pre-determined number […]
As John Lennon so beautifully resonated, “So This Is Christmas, and a Happy New Year…Let’s hope it’s a good one, without any fear.” Well, “fear” is something that unfortunately we need to keep in mind not only during this Christmas and Hanukkah season, but all through the year as there are people out there who […]
Many folks nowadays look to leasing, not only for a more affordable payment, but also for the fact that they can drive a new vehicle every three years or so. This in and of itself is a huge benefit for multiple reasons, including the inherent benefit of being able to take advantage of the latest […]
Remember last summer’s ice bucket challenge… I am certain that if you personally did not take part in it, you absolutely knew someone who did. Whether they dunked themselves in a pool of cold water, or dumped a bucket full of ice over their head, millions of people throughout the country participated in this “dare” […]
So as we approach Memorial Day and the dog days of summer, many of us have thoughts in our minds of trav- eling on vacation, trips to the beach, and backyard barbeques. Well, as we commit to these different events, there are a few reminders that I want to share for us to keep in […]
So when you hear this saying, what do you typically think of? Someone who is contemplating a potential divorce? The song made famous by The Blues Brothers ? The movie starring singer turned-actor Mac Davis ? Then what is the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear that saying? What about the […]
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