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    RV Trends for 2021 and Beyond

    Whether your book skews mainstreet, affluent or private client, these are customers in need of your insurance expertise. Here are five RV trends agents need to know for 2021 and beyond:
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    Spend Time to Make Money

    Most salespeople who are not consistently at the top of the sales chart have a similar method of dealing with multiple project deadlines: they sit down, write down all of the things they need to do and then prioritize. But less prioritized items always seem to get pushed to next month, or, in other words, never get done.
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    Commercial Insurance Market Trends to Watch

    Experts predict commercial insurance premiums will rise this year, and umbrella coverage may become more popular as protection against uncertainty. Technology and insurance will continue to intersect, too. Here’s a look at what to expect from the rest of 2021.
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    Our Agents Asked, We Delivered: Expanded Commercial Resources

    Over the last couple years agents have expressed their desire for more, and we knew they were capable of doing more. As a result of that feedback, we recognized we needed to pivot quickly, and we’ve worked diligently to expand so that our agents could continue to stay competitive in their local markets.
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    Homeowner's Property Valuation

    While exact percentages vary, experts warn that a growing number of homeowners are underinsured. Inflation, fluctuating building costs, depreciation, and often, a misunderstanding of valuation methods are likely contributors to this trend. Help your clients understand the importance of properly assessing the value of their home.
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    Save Time, Stop Planning

    There are always a couple of quick sales ready for the picking. Do you want to pick the quick ones or reap the entire crop? Companies who pick the quick ones manage to scrape by month to month. Companies who reap the entire crop prosper beyond imagination.
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    Express Markets Premium Reaches More than $300 Million

    The Express Markets platform has really transformed the overall agent offering. Smart Choice expanded our E&S, Specialty & Niche markets from 15 to 35 in just a few years. Adding expanded access for coastal markets, General Liability, Non-standard Auto, Commercial Auto, Specialty Dwelling Programs and additional distribution points with our core wholesale partners has elevated the program to best in class.