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why are relationship variables important in market
segmentation? - ANSWER -
as the important of client relationships in todays business
environment, it is
necessary to understand how clients perceive their
relationship with the
brokerage or if one even
exists.
what is the difference between an insurance broker and an
insurance agent? - ANSWER -The key difference is an
insurance agents work for one company and sell insurance for
one company, a broker represents many companies and can
offer a variety of options for their clients.
what are the different types of authority in a brokerage -
ANSWER -Implied,
,apparent,
express
what is ratification? - ANSWER -when you write a policy in
excess of authority,
present to company who agrees to binding also backdates to
original inception
date
what are the 2 types of sub-brokers - ANSWER -when
brokerage appoints an individual to represent it, the brokerage
is then responsible for them as if they were employees and also
when the brokerage has difficulty placing business with their
companies, they then place through other brokerage who does
not have binding authority but still responsible for clients.
what are the areas to consider when examining an insurance
company's U/W
procedures? - ANSWER -Location of U/W decisions, U/W
guidelines, Rate
levels, competence and
continuity of staff
what are the effects of representing too many, or too fews
insurance companies? - ANSWER -There is no right number of
insurance companies to represent. Things to consider is
options to provide clients and then also rate manuals to
maintain.
, How brokerage premises impact evaluation by an insurance
company? - ANSWER -Insurance companies will want an office
that is easily accessible and in an area conductive to growth.
What kinds of financial information would an insurance
company be looking for when considering a brokerage? -
ANSWER -A consistent history of profitable operations as well
as collection practices.
How type and mix of business is relevant to insurance
companies? - ANSWER -
Brokerages that have an established book of business on
the types of risks
written by the insurance company, are more
attractive.
How is loss experience measured? - ANSWER -Loss ratio is
measured by
insurer and by line of
business.
Why people are an important asset to the brokerage? -
ANSWER -People are
the most important asset to a brokerage. Designations,
education and work
experience will be of primary
interest.