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Collaborate for Growth with MyNetwork

By Sue Keegan, AIC, MBA, Learning & Development Manager​​You may recall I shouted out MyNetwork a few weeks ago and talked about how we partnered with Big I Oklahoma to offer our members an opportunity to join other female peer leaders in a high-impact virtual setting to learn and collaborate for growth.  I am following that up today with fantastic news.  The Big I Diversity Council is providing female agent leaders a discounted registration fee for MyNetwork's mentoring program which kicks off this fall.  Check it out here and if you're interested, please complete the survey to qualify for a scholarship toward the program.Source

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Industry Roundup: Six Tips for a High-Functioning Hybrid Workforce; ​Auto Insurers Face Mounting Claims Costs Post-Pandemic; Federal Cannabis Prohibition & Workers’ Comp

​Auto Insurers Face Mounting Claims Costs Post-PandemicSurging vehicle repair and replacement costs will significantly slash underwriting margins of the country's car and truck insurance providers as claims rebound to pre-pandemic levels, a new report by market intelligence firm S&P Global has revealed.Ban On 'Surprise' Medical Bills Remains on TrackThe Biden administration on Thursday put final touches on consumer protections against so-called “surprise" medical bills. The ban on charges that hit insured patients at some of life's most vulnerable moments is on track to take effect Jan. 1.Employees May Not Be Working Inside Office Buildings, But Cyber Criminals AreThe normal bustle inside of many office buildings…

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Growing Your Book with Workers’ Compensation

By Stephen PrimianoToday I woke up as I normally do, a prompt bottle for the baby coupled with my regime of morning coffee mixed with the morning news. As I clicked through a variety of news venues a common narrative taking place is the state of the job market. As a broker delivering Workers’ Compensation products and solutions, that topic is very important to me as it has a direct impact on my business and that of the independent insurance agents I support.We have just begun the 4th quarter, and I am beginning to think of ways to deliver more value and find new opportunities for our…

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