Risk Managers’ Forum Techniques to avoid communication impasses The professional life of a risk manager is largely about exposure identification and treatment of both downside and upside risk. While some parts of the risk management process are too complex to be spread throughout the organization, there are other areas where all employees can (and should) be asked to contribute their insights and observations. As the contributions made by other employees
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Beyond Insurance Agents don’t get the respect they deserve … here’s how to turn it around It won’t come as a surprise that consumers don’t value you as they do a physician, attorney, or accountant. It’s a shame, because your work deserves appreciation. This article will explore the perception issue and explain why terms like producer, bid, and quote don’t help our cause. These words indicate that your primary role
The Innovative Workplace Structure internship programs so that the risks are lessened and the rewards provide a great experience for everyone It’s that time of the year when employers across the country are considering requests from students looking for jobs. Some students are happy to accept any type of job, including working for no pay just to get job experience to put on their résumés. Thanks to the Department of
Winning Strategies Six core commitments to provide clarity and focus for your team There are literally scores of strategies and behaviors that agencies can implement in their quest to achieve great results. However, I’ve found that the greatest results come from focusing on a few selected strategies. The opposite is also true: The more things you chase, the fewer things you catch! With the digital disruption and ongoing commoditization in
Risk Management Partner with HR to help identify, analyze and control risk When we think of all the things that can go wrong in running a business—things such as damage to property from fire or tornado, product liability, or even a serious auto accident—the risk in human resources is often overlooked. If not, it’s given low priority. All too often, employers react to incidents instead of being proactive to avoid
