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Why brokers won’t be the next Blockbuster

Brokerages won’t suffer the same downfall as Blockbuster did over a decade ago, says one broker exec, because the broker channel has already begun addressing and responding to one industry blind spot — technology. That said, there are ways that brokerages can further digitize in order to continue providing a value-add to consumers, suggests Sam […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | October 21, 2022

2 min read

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Burnout and isolation: Employees and managers can’t ignore social, mental health impact of working from home

Kiffer George Card, Assistant Professor in Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University – THE CONVERSATION This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.   The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred on a variety of workplace maladies, […]

By Jason Contant | October 21, 2022

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What your snowbird clients need to know before they fly south

Snowbirds flying south for the winter should heed that they need a policy that differs from a traditional travel policy, one expert says. They also must inform their broker that they’ll be on an extended trip, so they can update their home and auto policy accordingly. The main difference between snowbird travel and regular travel […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | October 20, 2022

3 min read

New CEO in 2023 for Westland Insurance

Jamie Lyons will become the president and CEO of Westland Insurance Group effective Jan. 1, 2023.

By Jason Contant | October 20, 2022

2 min read