Where did the time go? It seems like summer began just yesterday ... As summer winds to a close and the excitement of a new school year builds, it's easy to get swept up in the rush of buying school supplies, meeting new teachers and planning your daily routines....
Nothing impacts your business’s success more than the strength of your customer relationships. Delivering high-quality customer service makes your customers feel connected, encouraging them to renew, purchase additional products, and recommend your agency to others....
Fred Holender, CLU, CPCU, ChFC, MSFS, chairperson of the PIANY Agents Advocacy Coalition, recently attended a reception honoring New York state Assemblyman Steve Hawley, R-139. The event, held to recognize Hawley’s continued service and commitment to the community,...
Have you ever been driving on the highway and hit a pothole so big you thought for sure your car would not survive it? Or wondered if the pipes carrying the water to your faucet in your crusty pre-war apartment building were made of lead? Let’s not forget how awful it...
As an independent insurance agent, navigating the market and crafting an offer that stands out from the rest—an offer that can’t be dismissed easily—requires a deeper understanding of your client’s specific needs and business circumstances. If you're not focused on a...
All homeowners should brace themselves for sticker shock next time their homeowners policy is up for renewal. Inflation’s effects on the construction industry and the broader economy extend to premiums charged on insurance policies. While it may cost more now, the...
Generally, business owners, agency owners, and business leaders have several critical success factors to consider as they manage and grow their businesses. Some essential success factors are apparent (e.g., profitability, providing a good product or service or...
Do you run a short-term rental property? Think AirBNB or VRBO. These properties bring income to owners and operators, but they require constantly tracking a changing legal landscape—especially in popular rental areas. It’s vital to keep tabs on changes to local laws...
The hard market has been a recurring topic of conversation over the last several months as something impacting insurance producers nationwide significantly. Diving further into the topic, the recent pattern of carrier withdrawals from various markets has become rather...
For several years, PIANY has been on the front lines as an advocate for the standardization of the windstorm deductible definition in New York state. It has been a top legislative priority for the association. PIANY members and staff members have meet with countless...
