Certificate of Business Insurance: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
A certificate of business insurance (or COI) is one of the most important documents your business will be asked to provide and one…
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Quick Start: Quote & Bind Small Business Insurance with Coterie
An insurance agent needs to bind a general liability policy before their client’s lease signing tomorrow. With traditional carriers, that’s…
General Liability vs BOP for Small Businesses: How Insurance Agents Decide Which Coverage to Recommend
Insurance agents advising small business clients frequently face a foundational coverage question: Should this client purchase General Liability insurance or a Business Owners Policy (BOP)? General Liability…
Why Relationships Still Win in Small Business Insurance
Independent agents face increasing pressure to not just move faster, quote more, and win more small business accounts but also deliver…
NAICS Appetite Guide for Insurance Agents: Eligibility, Referrals & Declines
An agent submits what appears to be a simple consulting risk. Days later, the submission is still in underwriting review. The client follows…
Quote & Bind Small Business Insurance in All 50 States: Agent Guide
A commercial insurance agent in Chicago needs to bind a general liability policy for a new restaurant client before a…
What is Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPL) and how can it benefit your client’s business?
Although often overlooked, Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPL) can be extremely important in protecting your client’s business. The business landscape is constantly changing. As workplaces evolve, there are more…
How to Market Insurance to Micro Small Businesses
Just like larger companies, micro businesses also need small business insurance. However, their unique needs call for a tailored marketing approach…
Digital Marketing Tips to Grow Your Insurance Agency and Boost Lead Generation
Generating high-quality leads is one of the biggest challenges for any insurance agency. Fortunately, technology has made it easier than…
Too Small to Be a Target? Why Cyber Criminals Love Small Businesses
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about one of the biggest misconceptions in small…
Insurance Marketing: Insights from Alex Cardoze on the “And I Quote” Podcast
In the fast-paced world of insurance, understanding the nuances of marketing can be the key to success for independent agents…
Navigating the Future of Insurance with Bold Penguin
In the ever-evolving landscape of insurance, keeping abreast of industry trends and technological advancements is crucial for independent agents. In…
