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Where are the Stormiest places in the United States? Think your city made the list?

Stormiest Cities in United States - Current Results Rankings and lists of cities in the USA that most often have heavy rainstorms, severe snowstorms, thunderstorms and hurricanes.

What do you need to do to become an Independent Insurance Agent?

How to Become an Independent Insurance Agent If you'd like to learn how to become an independent insurance agent, you've come to the right place. Learn how to become an independent insurance agent in this article.

When a community suffers a catastrophic disaster, insurers are essential in mitigating policyholders’ losses. How critical is Technology's role in this process?

How technology advances natural disaster response | PropertyCasualty360 In the wake of a catastrophe, insurers are essential in mitigating policyholders’ losses. Today, technology plays a critical role in this process.

Today is ! Compliment a stranger and challenge your friends and family to do the same! Here are a few compliments you could try out.

Today we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr and celebrate diversity and fostering respect for all cultures. “We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” – Martin Luther King Jr

The New Year is upon us! Our office will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st to ring in the New Year. Our claims center will still be available 24/7. Our office will re-open Thursday, January 2 of 2020. See you in the new decade! !

Water damage can be stressful, but with these preventive maintenance steps, you can easily protect your home from damage!
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“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for a home.”— Edith Sitwell

Today our teams took some time for professional development and education. Thank you SDII for stopping by our headquarters to teach a course on Roof Types/Materials/Systems/Damage Identification and Related Code Issues to our product, legal, underwriting and claims teams! SDII is an industry-leading forensic engineering firm that specializes in investigating a wide range of claims.

The holiday spirit is in full swing here at Anchor as we get ready for our holiday party! From homemade gems to light up masterpieces, our ugly sweater contest has some fierce competition. What's your favorite ugliest sweater this year?

Anchor employees came together for the 4th year by partnering with . We hope our generous team members inspire you to give back to your community. Thank you to all who participated in this season of giving.

What does it take to run a successful insurance agency? Here are some habits effective agents share.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Insurance Agents - Agency Nation It's the little idiosyncratic routines, methodology and philosophies which dictate their daily activities which create highly effective insurance agents.

Deductibles are how risk is shared between you, the policyholder, and your insurer. Generally speaking, the larger the deductible, the less you pay in premiums for an insurance policy. But how do you choose the right deductible for you?

Understanding your insurance deductibles | III Deductibles have been an essential part of the insurance contract for many years. Understanding the role deductibles play when insuring a car or home is an important part of getting the most out of your insurance policy.

Do you run a family-owned business? Are you ready to transition ownership? This article will help you identify the key components to your succession plan to best transition your family business to the next generation!

Transitioning Your Family Business To The Next Generation Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the American economy. However, despite the job security and family legacy potential many of these businesses represent for the families that own them, the importance of careful succession planning is often overlooked.

Have a great holiday break everyone!

What do Consumer Reports have to say about choosing a homeowner's insurance? How do you find a good insurer? How do you get the right coverage? So many questions that this article can answer!

Homeowners Insurance Buying Guide Shopping for homeowners insurance? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our homeowners insurance buying guide to make an informed choice.

Recruiting quality sales agents is never easy, but with the right strategy and tools, you can put LinkedIn and today’s hottest social media recruitment trends to work for you—and keep a steady stream of agent sales leads flowing in.

3 Benefits of Recruiting Sales Agents Through LinkedIn Janelle answers the question, why should you consider recruiting captive and independent sales agents on the professional networking powerhouse, LinkedIn?

This year, Anchor employees donated to the local community through Daystar Life Center of St Petersburg. We hope to inspire you to reach out to your food banks to donate this year. Thank you to all who participated.

Insurance agents possess certain qualities in order to be successful. How many of these do you have?

8 Qualities That Make a Good Insurance Agent Insurance agents must possess each of the following qualities in order to be successful. How many do you have?

We want to thank all the brave men and women who have defended our country. We see your sacrifice and appreciate every moment that you have dedicated to protecting our Nation. Thank you from all of us at Anchor for your service. Happy Veterans Day!

Not all water damage caused by plumbing is covered in your homeowners insurance policy. In addition to preventative maintenance, you can purchase additional coverage to prepare for the unexpected. Learn more about what is and is not covered when plumbing damage occurs.

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Plumbing? If your plumbing ruptures or bursts at a moment's notice, your homeowners insurance policy may reimburse you for the repairs and water damage. But if it's determined the breakage was due to a lack of maintenance, you may not be covered.

Do you know what an insurance underwriter does? Here are some examples of underwriting scenarios and how you can get an underwriting decision reconsidered!

Every Wonder How an Insurance Company Decides on Insuring You or Not? What does an insurance underwriter do? Here are some examples of underwriting, negotiation and how underwriters can impact your insurance coverage

We are excited to announce our Anchor Halloween internal contest winners! Congrats to the following participants:

Costume Contest:
1st place – Chris and Vinny
2nd place – Nicole Marie
3rd place – Denisse

Individual Desk Contest:
Winner - Jennifer

Happy Halloween from Anchor Insurance! We hope your day is filled with lots of spooky fun. Make sure to stay tuned to see who won our internal Halloween contest. You're in for a treat!

Today is ! If you are in the market of buying a new home, here is a great check list of what to look for when buying a house!

What to look for when buying a house | Opendoor Guides Are you dreaming of moving into a beautiful new home? Our in-depth guide provides helpful tips on what to consider when buying a house.

“Technology is vital to an insurance agency’s day-to-day operations. In fact, the right technology can influence your efficiency and advancement in the industry. Don’t let the lack of technology stand in the way of your agency’s success.” – Becky Schroeder

5 Technology Essentials for the Modern Insurance Agency This post is part of a series sponsored by ITC (Insurance Technologies Corporation). It may seem like a good idea to skimp on agency technology at first.

Insurance companies don’t want the normal home inspections you get before buying a house, they want a Four Point Inspection because it contains just the information they need. Learn more with this article!
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In honor of , here are 5 ways to really build strong relationships with your customers!

5 Ways to Build Killer Relationships With Customers The best type of customer is a repeat customer.

Did you know that today is National Train Your Brain day!? Take a few minutes to exercise your brain today by playing our word search.

Anchor Insurance Holdings Word Search Find all the words that have to do with insurance!

Email marketing is sometimes seen as spam, but when you do it right it can be very useful in building customer relationships.

How Insurance Agents Build Customer Relationships Through Email This guide shows how insurance agents build customer relationships through email marketing that is effective, compelling, and informative.

We love seeing the smiles of happy homeowners we've helped get back on their feet!

"Attentive and fair handling of homeowner claims. Highly recommend" says DdubbDPoet on Google

Anchor Insurance Holdings | Saint Petersburg, FL ★★★★★ Attentive and fair handling of homeowner claims. Highly recommend

Today is National Techies Day! We give a big thanks to our Information Technology experts for helping us get to where we are now with smart home devices!

The Best Smart Home Devices for 2019 Whether you're looking for a connected light bulb, security camera, or thermostat, start with the best smart home devices we've tested for every room in the house.

New Homeowners often worry about large annual payments for things like taxes and insurance. Learn how your Annual PMI, Property Taxes and Homeowners Insurance are managed by paying small monthly amounts into an escrow account.
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Paying PMI, Property Taxes & Homeowners Insurance   What You'll Learn Your monthly escrow payment covers property taxes and homeowners insurance that your lender will pay on your behalf. Escrow payments are estimates so at the end of the year you may get a refund or have to pay extra for a shortfall. Once you’ve built up enough equity in your ho...

Check out these 10 Awesome Insurance Sales Tips for New Insurance Agents - Our favorite: #6 - "Listen to your Customers"

10 Awesome Insurance Sales Tips for New Insurance Agents To increase your commission, you need easy-to-implement information. Here are 10 awesome insurance sales tips for those agents that are new.

We've missed you Fall! What is your favorite part of this season?

Do you know if your insurance policy covers your sewer lines? It may be something you have overlooked.

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Sewer Lines? A damaged or backed up sewer line can be very costly to repair, and in many situations your homeowners policy won't cover you. Read on to found out when you will and won't be covered.

Running an Independent Agency means making the right decisions all small business owners are faced with. Check out these tips on how to be successful.

Tips for a Successful Small Business - FindLaw Write a business plan, any business plan You have a passion, and you'd like to make it your profession. No matter how enthusiastic you are about your small business,