Bruce Bentley

Insurance can be a complex professional field. The competitiveness of selling insurance makes it difficult for producers to find and build strong books. Traditional companies, concerned about the safety of their assets, are often suspicious of entrusting the industry with new producers. An experienced insurance producer, John Ritenour, co-founder of IOA, recommends various measures to help insurance producers succeed at all levels. Knowing about insurance and successfully selling insurance are two very different things. Understanding customer needs and leveraging long-term relationships are also essential aspects of success. Throughout his long career in the insurance industry, John Ritenour has found ways to nurture all of these essential aspects that are required for success. Here are ten ways to build more leads and convert them into more active customers. Stay up to date on trends The innovation leadership at IOA looks forward to the benefits that new tools bring to insur...

  The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is offering help to Oklahomans affected by the storm last Wednesday evening. The OID has set itself the goal of helping victims of damage deal with their insurance claims promptly and fairly. "Filing an insurance claim can be an intimidating process," said Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready. “But we are here for those who suffered from the storms on Wednesday. We want to make sure they are getting the support they need to recover as quickly as possible. " The OID's Consumer Assistance division stands ready to help anyone who has been harmed by this week's storms. Here are some tips for storm victims: Has your roof checked by a trusted roofer? If the damage is less than your deductible, you would have to pay for the repairs; If they are much greater than your deductible, check with your insurance carrier. Contact your insurance company or agent as soon as possible. Ask which forms, documents, and information you n...

But traders like Ms. Crum, who lives in Sunrise Beach, Missouri, are making serious efforts to get it right. Each night, she meticulously compiles a list of the stocks that she is observing with various measures. One of them, an online tool called Volume Scanner, filters out stocks that are trading more or less than usual, which they think can result in a good bet. And she tries to mitigate her risk: Ms. Crum uses stop-loss orders to sell a stock when it hits a certain price and limits orders that allow investors to give more specific instructions. Like many other young traders, she likes to share what she has learned to her 163,000 followers - usually in TikTok videos. Ms. Crum published an article on candlestick charts, which show the price range of a participation on a given day. In another, she explained how to use the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which measures price changes over time and indicates when a stock may be oversold or overbought. "I started doing swing trade...

QuinceCreative / Pixabay The pandemic had an impact on everyone and the resulting economic consequences were widespread. The consequences of widespread standstills and significant financial setbacks in a large number of market sectors have hit young professionals particularly hard. This group, often in the first few years of their careers or only when joining the workforce, was already at risk compared to previous generations. An important finding from last year: The importance for young professionals to focus on financial management. The past year has shown how important it is to plan ahead and do everything possible to be financially prudent. Savings that you can fall back on can make all the difference in difficult times. The good news for young adults is that they have time on their side. Whether you are a young professional, your co-workers are young professionals, or your children are young professionals, take note of or share these four financial management lessons: Read and...

  Trappe, PA - (ReleaseWire) - 4/26/2021 - Purchasing auto insurance can be confusing, especially for first-time buyers. By learning the basics of how to get the best value, customers can save on auto insurance and feel confident that they have adequate coverage. Kelly Insurance and Travelers, a leader in auto and home insurance, offers these tips to guide customers in the right direction when buying auto insurance. - Safe driving - drivers with good driving performance can save up to 60 percent compared to those who caused accidents. - Enrollment in the driving class. Drivers taking a government-approved defensive course or drivers under the age of 21 taking a driver training course can qualify for savings on auto insurance . - Buying vehicles with safety features - Safety features such as anti-lock brakes, alarms, airbags, automatic seat belts and other safety features can provide the driver with savings. - Choosing a higher deductible - Higher deductibles (what policyholders pa...