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The claims process has become so automated that legitimate claims are denied without ever being seen by human eyes. Exceptions and exclusions are buried within small print that can bury your claim. Many claims departments operate under a culture of paranoia in which legitimate claims are denied, sometimes accidentally, sometimes not. Commercial and individual policyholders pay premiums with the understanding that insurers will pay claims fairly, fully, and promptly. It’s time for the insurance industry to Pay Up!.

For centuries, the Insurance industry has been there for people at the worst moments of their lives, and kept the risk of those moments from stopping us from pursuing our dreams. Today, customer expectations are changing at an ever-increasing pace, driven further by the rapid digitization the world embraced in the pandemic. But that isn’t the only thing driving change in the industry, with a new generation of insurers emerging to serve customers differently and rethink the art of the possible in Insurance.

Need help facing the constant barrage of information from competing life insurance companies? With thirty-five years of experience in the life insurance business, Tony Steuer delivers a practical, one-of-a-kind resource for anyone involved in choosing or monitoring a life insurance policy. This guide helps make a complex financial product understandable for consumers and is an essential reference, textbook, and training manual for financial advisors. Using a simple question-and-answer format, Steuer covers the essential basics and the finer points of life insurance.

A coauthor of the New York Times bestselling guide to Social Security Get What's Yours authors an essential companion to explain Medicare, the nation's other major benefit for older Americans. Learn how to maximize your health coverage and save money.

Frederick J. Fisher's "Claims-Made Insurance: The Policy That Changed the Industry" is an indispensable guide for insurance professionals navigating claims-made policies. This comprehensive book explores the evolution and critical aspects of these policies that have transformed the insurance landscape.

Is "risk" the enemy or is it necessary? What is risk management? How does insurance fit into the concept of risk management? This book defines risk, discusses the theory of risk management, details the risk management process, and delves into insurance and its rightful place within risk management. "Insurance is Not Risk Management!" allows the reader to skip over three to five years of "accidental" learning and speed up his or her career. Included in this book is a discussion of insurance regulation, legal liability theories, and the premium audit process and rules. All experience levels ...

"Adjusting" to Property & Casualty Claims: Negotiation 101 By Chris Casaleggio, author of "Adjusting" to a Career in Property & Casualty Claims Master the Art That Defines Your Claims Career: Negotiation. Whether you're a new adjuster or a seasoned pro, your success in Property & Casualty claims comes down to one thing: how effectively you negotiate. From settling complex losses to navigating high-stress conversations, negotiation isn't just a skill—it's the cornerstone of your professional reputation. In this follow-up to his bestselling first book, Chris Casaleggio dives deep into the ...

What does a successful adjuster do? What makes them different from everyone else? In this book, John Bachmann reveals the secrets of successful claims handling. Whether you are new to the industry or a veteran, the insights offered will show you how to have satisfied customers and employers.

Concepts explained in this audiobook include: what constitutes a compensable injury, who are general contractors responsible for insuring, second injury funds, the borrowed servant doctrine, employers' liability coverage, when additional states must be added to the policy, audits, and a detailed description of how to interpret experience modification factors. The appendices combine to provide a synopsis of specific work comp laws and injury reporting requirements for every state.

Conquer the Insurance Lines Exams: Your Guide to Personal, Commercial, and Surplus Lines of Insurance and Crop Insurance provides an in-depth, comprehensive guide to mastering the intricacies of insurance exams. This book covers essential topics such as personal, commercial, and surplus lines insurance, as well as specialized areas like crop insurance. Each chapter delves into critical concepts, from policy provisions and underwriting to claims handling and regulatory compliance. By focusing on the practical applications and detailed explanations, this guide equips insurance professionals ...

Conquer the CPCU Exam: Your Guide to the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Certification from The Institutes offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of essential concepts covered in the CPCU program. This study guide is designed to supplement—not replace—more detailed textbooks and formal coursework. It provides focused explanations of core topics such as risk management, underwriting, claims practices, insurance law, reinsurance, ethics, and financial principles, helping readers quickly grasp the foundational knowledge required for CPCU success. This book is ideal for busy ...

Medicare: The Clear, Concise, Self-Educating Guide simplifies the entire process. Only hand selected information is included to best serve the most common scenarios senior-citizens encounter when transitioning into medicare. Spare yourself the experience of filtering through thousands of pages of information, and consider a simplified guide that details only the most relevant information.

Are you thinking about getting into the insurance business? Already in it and need a refresher? Struggling to grow and find ways to sell on value? Having a hard time marketing or growing?

This revised version by Michael Bonilla, former insurance agency owner and broker, has packed this edition full of relevant information facing new and existing agents.

The Company That Solved Health Care describes the fascinating details of Serigraph's program and shows how any company can achieve similar results. This book is a must-listen for any manager responsible for his or her company's health-care expenses, any academic or thinker involved in the health-care debate, and anyone who wants to better understand why health-care costs have been rising and what can be done to achieve price stability while improving patient care.

Do you ever wonder how some people sell annuities like hot cakes, and yet you haven't sold a single annuity in over a year? Not everyone starts out know the tips and hints to take them to the top of annuity sales. This audiobook might be helpful on your journey selling insurance. Selling annuities isn't like selling life insurance. It takes a slightly different approach, and this audiobook will give you something to think about next time you are prospecting for annuities. I've included some strategies, some prospecting ideas, and some overall helpful hints.

This concise guide offers a focused, accessible overview of key concepts covered on the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification exams. It’s designed for professionals preparing for ARM certification who want a practical resource that supports—not replaces—more comprehensive study materials. Rather than attempting to cover every possible detail, this book highlights the foundational topics most important to risk managers. You’ll explore areas such as risk identification, risk control, financing strategies, legal and regulatory exposure, and the basics of enterprise risk ...

Struggling coming up with marketing ideas to compete against billion-dollar direct writers? We are in an era of dramatic change and disruption in the insurance-services industry. If you're plan is to have a Yellow Pages ad and just hope people call...good luck. Hope is not a system. This audiobook is packed full of creative ideas and systems for marketing. Enjoy!

¿Estás listo para transformar tu vida y tus negocios? El Imperio De La Mente Millonaria En Los Negocios no es solo un libro; es tu guía definitiva para desbloquear un potencial ilimitado en tus emprendimientos y alcanzar el éxito que siempre has soñado. Este libro te lleva de la mano para que descubras el secreto detrás de una Mente Millonaria, una mentalidad que no solo atrae riqueza, sino que crea abundancia en todas las áreas de tu vida. Desde empresarios hasta líderes de redes de mercadeo, este libro está diseñado para dueños de negocios, gerentes, emprendedores y ...

Follow along with fictional insurance agency owner Jim Wakefield as he fights to keep his struggling small business afloat. Slowly and surely, he discovers not only how to find more customers, but also how to retain them for the long-term through loyalty-generating marketing initiatives. During his year of eventual marketing mastery, Jim and his team bond closely as they overcome significant odds to reach a point of growth and sustainability.

"Conquer the Title Insurance Exam: Your Guide to Protecting Against Financial Loss from Defects in the Title to Real Property" is a comprehensive guide designed to help aspiring title insurance professionals prepare for their licensing exams. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the fundamentals of title insurance, the process of conducting title searches, understanding title defects, and the importance of policy endorsements. It also delves into the legal and regulatory aspects of the industry, ethical considerations, and best practices for managing claims. Practical advice on...