Agency Management

With a new administration in power, an economic crisis in full bloom and insurance at the top of the news because of problems at AIG, there never was a more critical time for independent agents to make their voices heard in Washington.

Too many agency acquisitions fail because one or both parties don't do enough--or the right kind of--due diligence. Before taking the dangerous plunge to acquire another insurance agency--or be

The company's failure has raised many questions about its business practices, bringing on a visit to its Overland Park, Kan.-offices by the FBI, as well as the notice of a number of insurance departme