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Providing insurance agents with tips and tricks that will help their agency grow by offering input, advice and solutions.
You know what they say, it takes a village – we’re part of your village.
We’re Westfield and we care about your success. So let’s get started.
You know what they say, it takes a village – we’re part of your village.
We’re Westfield and we care about your success. So let’s get started.
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Sarah Muniz, author of Undiscovered Voices, is our guest this week on Closing the Gap. We take a hard look at the systems in insurance that perpetuate women being left to the side, including stories from industry professionals, and how we can work to support women in insurance. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners and Westfield Bank.
In person with Josh Heebner and Dave Rivell of Element Risk. We discuss the inception and growth of the agency and how they have built culture in a world where not everybody can be in the same room. How does Element Risk balance growth with keeping true to their mission and values? Listen to find out!
Instincts are important but could they mislead insurance leaders in a complex, unpredictable world? Jennifer Garvey Berger, author of Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps, is our guest as we discuss five human quirks and how they become mindtraps for leaders. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners and Westfield Bank.
How have independent agents progressed in complex times? Aaron Bickle, Shannon Seel and Kassy Bean of Bickle Insurance join Chris Cline to talk about their agency over the past couple years. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
Back for another episode to discuss agency banking and mergers & acquisitions is Mike Wagar, Westfield Bank. What is his outlook? Find out on this episode! We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
Get to know Jack Kuhn, President Westfield Specialty. In this episode, we spend time discussing the specialty market and the importance of culture and talent for successful businesses. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
Rob Stansbury, KPA, is this week’s Closing the Gap Guest. In this episode we discuss risk management and how insurance agents can arm their clients with the tools to keep their employees safe. Rob has been with KPA for 16 years in various leadership roles. Rob started his career with KPA working directly with employers to establish and maintain their EHS and HR programs. After KPA acquired the Risk Management Center (channel partnership with Brokers), Rob took over the Insurance Operations for KPA. He marries the software as a service with KPA’s traditional field services team to allow for value at both the broker and insured levels.
Gamma Iota Sigma leads the sustainable growth and diversification of the insurance industry’s student talent pipeline across all functional areas. Get to know their Executive Director, Grace Grant, and members Jensen Worsley and Finn O’Brien. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
These can be tough conversations but how can you approach conversations about diversity with others? Learn how Jon Loftin, MJ Insurance, had the courage and comfort to lean in, ask and learn. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
What can insurance agencies learn about cyber security, and how can they protect their data? Troy Stairwalt, Westfield’s Chief Information Security Officer, is this week’s Closing the Gap guest. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
In person at Insuretech Connect 2021, Chris Cline is joined by the team of Fudge Insurance. Learn about their journey and the changes they put into place to bring tech forward We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
Technology does not replace human experience; it can enhance it. Clint Houck, is this week’s guest as we dig into building a fully digital insurance agency. Clint believes we can be better as an industry and that technology, when used properly, enhances the personalized insurance experience, it doesn't replace it. He has dedicated his career to building a smarter, more efficient, and effective insurance experience for consumers. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
Whether you’re a 2 person or a 2,000 person agency; there is a need diversity, equity and inclusion. MJ Insurance has embraced this philosophy. Join Jon Loftin and Shaq Thomas, MJ Insurance as we discuss being better if we can all live our truth. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
The right data to the right person at the right time. Jamie Peers, Synatic, and Jason Walker, Agency Insuretech, talk to us on this episode of Closing the Gap. Get to know your customers better through data. Fear of Getting Started Brochure You Should Know Me Better By Now - Customer-Centric Insurance As the VP of Business Development and Alliances, Jamie is responsible for strategic partnerships and the growth and GTM strategies for Synatic, working closely with Sales and Marketing teams and the Head of Delivery on implementation of processes. With 20 years’ experience in the SaaS industry, Jamie is an accomplished executive with a track record of business development in global markets. Prior to joining Synatic, Jamie held a variety of leadership roles most recently as the CEO of Chase Software. He is a big believer in people and enabling the people around him to be push for growth and their best version of themselves. Jamie holds a Bachelor of Business Science degree in Information Systems from the University of Cape Town. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
Good for you, good for me and we are good to go. Brian Ahearn, Influencer PEOPLE, LLC talks with Chris about how insurance agents can ethically influence others. We delve into the seven principles of the acronym PEOPLE Powerful Everyday Opportunities To persuade That are lasting And Ethical We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
How can you prove to your boss that the digital marketing efforts you have put forth are working? Listen to Jody Geiger, CMO of the OIA, as we discuss ways data can be used for success in your insurance agency. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
If you’ve dealt with your auto insurance in recent years, you’ve probably heard the term UBI. What is usage based insurance and how can it benefit agency and customer? Steve Butler, Personal Lines Product Manager at Westfield, is our guest this week on Closing the Gap. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
The insurance industry is evolving. What does this mean for young talent at your agency, and why does it matter? Olivia Strauss, Social Media Intern, and Rob Koszkalda, Social Media Marketing Manager, of Westfield are our guests this week on Closing the Gap. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
Agency evaluations are at an all-time high. Why is this happening, and what does it mean? Mike Wagar, Westfield Bank, returns on this episode of Closing the Gap. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
It’s no secret that technology is changing the insurance industry. How are InsurTech tools bringing value to insurance carriers, agencies, and the industry overall? Raghav Tanna, Cofounder and CEO of Tarmika, is this week’s Closing the Gap guest. We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners.
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