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Pandemic communication between brokers and insurers needed improvement, brokerage executive says

October 19, 2021 by Jason Contant

Communication between brokers and insurers could have been better during the pandemic, a Hub International executive said during Insurance Bureau of Canada’s 2021 Commercial Insurance Symposium. “We did have some good communication, but I think there was a little bit

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3 ways these award winners say communication can improve

December 19, 2019 by Adam Malik

If there’s one area in which insurance professionals have room to grow, it’s in communicating. Whether it’s between brokers, with associations, to customers or with other industry partners, communication is something top of mind for recent winners of the CIP

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How a lack of communication with other sectors is hurting insurance

December 4, 2019 by Adam Malik

When change hits other industries, property and casualty insurance leaders need to be included in the process to assess the impact such changes would have on insurance, says one veteran broker. Otherwise, don’t be surprised when insurance pros are caught

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What key skill brokers can’t afford to forget

November 25, 2019 by Adam Malik

Whether it’s providing clients with information or adding clarity to their situation, brokers can’t afford to let their communication slip, according to one broker expert. “Communication is key. It’s not a one-way street. It’s a matter of listening,” said Paul

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One simple way to avoid a claims dispute

July 2, 2019 by Greg Meckbach

Some claims disputes can be prevented entirely with better communication between clients and insurers, suggests an engineer for a firm that investigates property damage. “I couldn’t put a number on it, but I would say a large number of the