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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsc5bn-QvSU&list=PLncEPpINcWutqeG5AXh2SKkbHJ92gCuOT&index=3 Regular motor vehicle reports and driver record checks can help your business reduce cost and increase safety.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP-RYlMxZmM&list=PLncEPpINcWutqeG5AXh2SKkbHJ92gCuOT An emergency is an unplanned event that is immediately dangerous to life, property or health. How you handle an emergency can mean the difference between an inconvenience and a catastrophe. By having a well-written, updated and communicated emergency action plan, you are giving your organization the best opportunity to limit your losses.

As we wrapped up our third and final Producer Training of 2023 in Cortland earlier this month, it was a good time to reflect on the journey we shared throughout the year. Our series of three trainings, beginning in Charlotte in January, followed by Denver in March, and culminating in Cortland this October, have been...

With 2023 coming to a close, the New Year brings new challenges and opportunities for your agency. Have you set your sales goals for 2024 yet? Have you put your agency in the best position to meet and exceed those numbers? Creating a sales plan can be difficult and time consuming, but it's essential to...

In the insurance industry, we are constantly challenged to show why our products and services are better than the competition, or even necessary. Some insurance products are required by law, like auto liability, some products are required to conduct business, like property insurance to secure a loan, and some of our products are considered optional....

In the wake of the pandemic there are many things that have changed in the insurance marketplace. Rates are on the rise, exclusions are being added, and most of these changes are out of your and your client’s control. One issue that you can address, and which has recently come up in our office, is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a03BgNed__I&list=PLncEPpINcWusbffXL3dzbKR6PDfnr1KIo McNeil & Company (McNeil), a leader in specialized risk assessment and insurance, has acquired Wilson Gregory Agency, Inc. (WGA), a firm providing accident and surety insurance products in the Newspaper industry. “We have long admired WGA for being a leader in the Independent Contractor Accident Insurance business. Their wealth of experience in the Newspaper...

We’ve previously preached the importance of meeting with your customers face-to-face as often as possible to establish a strong relationship. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance agents must be able to develop and maintain client relationships via other mediums. So, while we all wait for a return to “business as usual” here are a...

By now everyone is aware of the COVID-19 illness, commonly referred to as "CoronaVirus", outbreaks worldwide. While there has been a great deal of news and information regarding this epidemic, not everything we are hearing or reading is completely factual. To assist you in being informed, we suggest you utilize the following resources for information....

McNeil & Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Mary McNeil to the position of President & Chief Operating Office.  Serving as COO for the better part of fifteen years, Mary has been responsible for directing each of the company’s departmental disciplines while providing direct oversight to the Finance and Legal teams.  Through her...