Happy Holidays from Insured Solutions, Inc.!
Insured Solutions, Inc. will be closed on Monday, December 26th to allow our employees to enjoy time with their families. We will reopen at our regular hours on Tuesday, December 27th. Happy Holidays!
Agent Sales: Pitching the Long Game
Twitter and texts. Email and Facebook. LinkedIn and Instant Messenger. In the Age of the iPhone, the expectation of being “always connected” has become the new norm. Constant access to a number of forms of communication, both professionally and personally, makes it nearly impossible to separate our work lives from our home lives. Like […]
Driverless Trucks and Insurance
Driverless Trucks and Insurance The trucking industry is ready for a change. Nearly 70% of the country’s freight is moved by truck, yet trucking companies can’t fill open positions fast enough to meet the demand. A retiring workforce and extremely high turnover rate could be to blame for the shortage, but unfortunately these problems aren’t […]
When Tuning in Means Tuning Out – the Effects of Music on Workplace Safety
The year was 1987. The popularity of the personal Walkman (for listening to a rockin’ cassette collection) was skyrocketing. Due to growing safety concerns and an increasing risk of accidents, OSHA issued a memo that year prohibiting the use of Walkmen in certain workplaces with high noise levels. Fast forward to 2016. iPhone’s and Podcasts […]
Auto Insurance, in the Time of Ridesharing Apps
In today’s fast-paced technology age, it’s very common for a new technology to come along that completely changes the way we, as a society, view the status quo. Around 2012, the rising popularity of an app called “Uber” introduced us to a brand new way to hail a ride – and for the taxi and […]
Providing insurance for nonprofits and social services
Looking to broaden your customer base to include nonprofits and social services organizations? Smart move – while nonprofits have their own unique risks, it is also a softening market that has a lot to offer. However, the competition for coverage can be pretty fierce. As an agent, what can you offer a nonprofit in order […]
Introducing the World’s Top Green Companies (and why their example is more important than ever)
In 2016, sustainable business practices and clean energy are more important than ever. From recycling and waste reduction to pollution prevention and responsible sourcing, recent movements towards green practices isn’t just a trend; it’s the new normal for some of the biggest and best companies in the world. The first-ever “Clean 200” list, a third-party ranking […]
Employee Wellness
A healthy workforce is a happy and efficient workforce. Healthy employees have fewer sick days and may be less likely to become injured on the job. Employers who recognize the importance of their employees’ health are taking measures to ensure that the people who work for them take care of themselves. Healthy people aren’t just healthy […]
The Evolving Workplace
When your grandfather went to the office, he had a heavy black phone on his desk that rang with an actual bell inside. He rolled carbon paper into his typewriter to make copies, or used the mimeograph machine if multiple people needed to read his report. There was a water cooler in the corner, everyone […]
Food trucks are fun, but are they fun to insure?
One of the hippest and fastest-growing trends in casual dining is mobile food services – more commonly known as the food truck. Food trucks have experienced explosive growth in the past three years, and the amount of new businesses opening in the past year is up 15%. Outdoor events such as farmer’s markets and […]