CIA - Commercial Insurance Associates

Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful for all our clients, employees, family, friends and neighbors. This is also your annual reminder to keep the turkey as far out of reach from four legged thieves as possible.

Whether it's the well appointed Thanksgiving table or the presents under the tree, chances are the food and presents first made their way to you by rail. Once the country's primary means of moving people and goods, railroads still form the backbone of our transportation infrastructure. Their insurance and risk management requirements are quite unique in the business. Our railroad practice team has over 75 years of experience working with all manner of railroads, contractors and suppliers across the US. Kevin Pomeroy Jordan Goff

In 2023, the U.S. was home to the most millionaires in the world, with around 22 million individuals who fit that category. Interestingly, they're not all living where you might think: Anchorage anyone? They're fairly widely dispersed across the country. Private Client insurance agents must take a highly consultative approach to help these individuals protect their assets effectively—considering factors like how their place of residence influences their insurance decisions. Amy D'Andrea Jonathan Sisco

Recently, I spoke with a buddy of mine who'd sold his company to a larger insurance company. "I feel like a bird in a gilded cage. What I want is freedom." His words go to the heart of what we're trying NOT to do at CIA. We want to empower our people; not micro manage them. We're creating a culture of trust and commitment to support a legion of self-starters. That extends to our benefits, too. FTO not PTO - that's already been a great recruiting tool. We're not for everybody, but we are right for a certain kind of somebody. https://lnkd.in/em2MGSxe

We're well into Q4, and in our corner of the world that means a focus on policy renewals. It's time for companies to re-evaluate risk exposure, coverage adequacy, policy terms, and yes - often price increases. Whether you're coming off a massive companywide strategic planning session or just getting ready for the new year, check in with your agent: what's changed? What's on the horizon? Give us a shout - we can help. https://lnkd.in/gsCPjtbZ

Amy and Jonathan are friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. I highly recommend CIA - Commercial Insurance Associates for your business and personal insurance needs.

Excited to announce that we've built out our Private Client practice area, offering Personal Lines insurance for those with more complex insurance needs. It's a team led by Amy D'Andrea and Jonathan Sisco. Their aim? Help clients obtain the coverage they need to protect their high value assets. Or as Amy says: "We are the team who protects everything our clients have worked so hard for, and who ensures we can put things back together in the event of a loss. It's an honor." https://lnkd.in/gCTW6_S4

Grateful for their dedication to our country. And whether or not they served in combat, always grateful they returned home.

More from Chris Minar, who's attending The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Operations and Working Groups Forum in New Orleans: Peter High of Metis Strategy gave us the lowdown on what it will take to help organizations navigate digital transformation: help people understand how the new technology will help each person perform their job better/faster. Later, Joe Christiana of Dowling & Partners on current P&C market trends and industry dynamics. Thanks for the info, guys!

Chris Minar taking over the CIA account today. Great session at The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Operations and Working Groups Forum in New Orleans. Ce Harrison-Wickline, CGMA helped lead a joint session with the CFO and HR working groups about navigating the return to in-office work. The key to easing the transition? You have to communicate the "why" return to in-office is necessary - anecdotal evidence is not enough.