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There are plenty of successful insurance agents who have struggled to transition to program business and specialty markets. It got me thinking, what does it take to be successful in this arena and, more specifically, with McNeil & Co.? With the help of a few of our longtime agents, our marketing team put together a...

4 Tips to Help Establish You & Your Agency as Industry Experts Do you consider yourself an insurance expert? How about a “thought leader” in the industry? In today’s technological age where thousands of articles are available to your clients with a click of a button, it is getting harder and harder to set your...

As the average age of insurance professionals continues to rise, there’s no doubt that recent college graduates are the future of the industry. That makes it even more alarming that so few truly know about the opportunities available in insurance and consider it a viable career path. But how do we recruit, hire, and retain...

We can finally say welcome to summer and to all of the watersports and water activities that come with it! Unfortunately, as we've already seen this year, summer also brings the potential for electric shock drowning. Water and electricity do not mix, and you must take this threat seriously to avoid being tomorrow's headline. An...

Re-Invent Your Presentation with the Audience in Mind   A customer presentation is one of the most important and useful tools available to an insurance agent. Face time with an organization’s decision makers provides a golden opportunity to distinguish your agency from the competition. But how do you differentiate yourself and make sure your presentation doesn’t...

On May 23rd, 2017 we had the distinct honor of sponsoring and attending the 25th Anniversary Dinner for Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (SEMS). McNeil & Co. and our ESIP team have had the pleasure of providing SEMS with insurance coverage for each of the past 25 years and would like to thank them for their dedication...

By: Tim Woitach As baby-boomers continue to retire and millennials are thrust into leadership positions, we are seeing a changing landscape in the insurance industry. Decision-makers are becoming younger and more diverse, driving carriers and agents to communicate with their customers through different channels. But how do you reach these consumers? Here a few tips...

By: Tim Woitach Target marketing is a key component of effectively growing your business in the insurance industry; even more so when working in niche markets. Program business continues to outpace the commercial sector in terms of growth, but it is often difficult to determine what markets to enter and hot to effectively implement a...

By: Tim Woitach Has a prospect ever told you that they won’t move coverage from their current agent or carrier, no matter what? Do you have clients that show that same loyalty to you? Taking the time to develop strong relationships with your clients can pay dividends in the insurance world and help you maintain,...

By: Tim Woitach E&O claims are a serious concern for insurance agencies, especially in specialty insurance markets. With detailed coverage tailored to each specific insured, aspects of the policy can be overlooked. The responsibility lies in the hands of both the agency and the carrier to cross every "t" and dot every "i" when providing...