Independent Insurance Agency vs. Direct Writer

Posted: June 29, 2015

Most people have heard the terms "Independent Insurance Agency" and "Direct Writer," but few people actually know what they mean. There are multiple big differences in the two ways of buying insurance that could affect which one you choose. Put simply, a direct writer sells only their companies products directly to you. An independent agent has access to multiple carriers from which they can sell...

Career Tip from Two Tortoises

Posted: June 22, 2015

"You've got a friend in me" ... at work? Many professionals warn against the idea of having friends at work, assuming that mixing friendships and business is a recipe for disaster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ87DJl_jbc However, studies find that this is not always the case! Knowing that you have camaraderie at the office can act as a key ingredient to workplace satisfaction. Just as these adorable tortoises demonstrate, a little helping-hand to a...

Enjoy Your Summer With The Right Boat Insurance Policy

Posted: June 15, 2015

Boats, jet skis, and other watercraft are significant investments, and protecting those investments is important. You need to ensure you have the right type of boat insurance in place to protect against losses if an unforeseen accident or incident occurs. We have access to a range of boat insurance and marine insurance programs, so we can help you find exactly the right coverage at the...

Career Tip from a Karate Chimp

Posted: June 8, 2015

In this series of Career Advice by Cute Animals, we bring you the Karate Chimp (the employee) and his trainer (the boss). While some leaders get caught up in being the "STAR" of the show, a good boss is quite the opposite in most cases: "A good boss makes his {employees} realize they have more ability than they think they have so that they consistently do better...

Science Says 3D Movies Have Same Effect to Brain As Energy Drinks

Posted: June 4, 2015

Next time a Movie Theater attendant asks, "Did you want to watch that in 3D?" we hope you consider what that added $6 investment could really be worth before you reply, "No, thanks!" Science reveals that the extra cash for a 3D film, verses 2D, just may be worth it! With 3D visualization comes added excitement and stimulation for a viewer, which boosts brain function and prevents brain aging. Buzzfeed's article,...