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Insights for Insurance Agencies and IMOs
Practical guides on carrier appointments, commissions, compliance and the day-to-day work of running an agency.

Lead GenerationOctober 20, 20264 min read
Lead Source ROI: How Insurance Agents Find the Leads That Pay
How insurance agents can measure cost per bound policy and return on every lead source, and decide which vendors and campaigns deserve more budget.
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Agency OperationsOctober 13, 20265 min read
Carrier Appointments: A Stage-by-Stage Checklist for IMOs
A stage-by-stage carrier appointment checklist for life and health IMOs: eligibility, paperwork, approval timelines and multi-state compliance.
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Agency OperationsOctober 6, 20265 min read
Book of Business Sale or Handoff: A Communication Checklist
How to document, value and communicate a book of business sale or handoff: what buyers verify, when to tell staff and clients, and what to prepare.
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