Albany Insurance Professional

But I Just Sent Her Out For Staples

Ryan Hanley — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:55:10 +0000

As I stepped into this circle of professionals in all my insurance glory, (ready to get my network on), I heard a small business owner regale to a collection of his peers this tale of Insurance Horror and Conspiracy... Related posts:

The Fine Art of Annoying Prospects

Ryan Hanley — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:21:14 +0000

This is one of the many ways that we producers start wars with our prospects and why so many of our prospecting calls die on the vine. Related posts:

You Aren’t Scared of Employment Practices Liability

Ryan Hanley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:05:13 +0000

In this article O'Shaughnessy states that "Workplace discrimination claims are at an all-time high and small business owners feel vulnerable." He's right about the fact that workplace discrimation claims are at an all-time but I highly disagree that small business owners feel vulnerable at all! Related posts:

Upstate New York Twitters Unite

Ryan Hanley — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:21:06 +0000

My goal for this posting is simply to connect my Upstate New York brethren. Since the inception of Twitter Lists in the Fall of 2009 I have been actively adding Upstate New York Twitters to a common list. Related posts:

Sue Your Spouse for Bad Driving

Ryan Hanley — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:00:52 +0000

If your driving causes death or injury to your spouse and they sue you a Standard insurance policy does NOT provide coverage for either the Defense Cost or Award. Related posts:

Homeowners Policy Limits Bling Coverage

Ryan Hanley — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:48:41 +0000

Certain types of personal property have sub-limits on amounts payable upon a loss. The most commonly seen limitation is the $1,500 restriction on Jewelry, (think Engagement Rings). Related posts:

You May Not Know You Don’t Have Coverage

Ryan Hanley — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:59:58 +0000

All you loyal insurance shoppers out there that have been with the same carrier for 10, 15, 20 years... You most likely are still on a Broad Form policy. Related posts:

Prospecting Is the Lifeblood of All Businesses

Ryan Hanley — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:03:44 +0000

What is prospecting? Simply put, prospecting is putting new potential customers or new business into your sales pipeline. It's not cold calling, although many people think it is. Related posts:

I Hate This Life Insurance Question

Ryan Hanley — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:15:55 +0000

I hate this question because it perpetuates the misunderstanding that there is some arbitrary coverage amount that will fulfill an individual's needs. Related posts:

Performance and Payment Bonds

Ryan Hanley — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:47:18 +0000

Where a Bid Bond ensures the "good faith" of a Contractor's work-bid, a Performance Bond ensures monetary compensation to the client in the event the Contractor fails to finish the project according to the specifications laid out by the contract (most often due to the default or bankruptcy of the contractor). Related posts: