Eric Miller

Balancing Client Service and Risk Management

As an independent insurance agent, you juggle many roles—client advocate, team leader, business builder, compliance “cop”, and more. Balancing amazing customer service with effective risk management might feel like walking…

NextGen New York 2024: A Year in Review

​This year, NextGen New York successfully brought together young agents from across the state for a series of impactful events focused on networking, advocacy, education, and community service. Here’s a…

Hochul Vetoes Wrongful Death Bill for a Third Time

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul this weekend once again vetoed legislation to dramatically expand the categories of damages that can be recovered via lawsuit for an alleged wrongful death. In…

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Authorization for NFIP Ends Tonight

UPDATE: On Saturday, December 21st, President Biden signed ​a bill passed by both houses of Congress that  funds the government through March 14th. The bill also reauthorized the NFIP through that…

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2025 Predictions

By AgencyFocus​ Looking ahead to 2025, our AgencyFocus team put together some of our predictions for what agencies should be expecting in the upcoming year based on trends in data we…

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What You Should Do About Impending Adirondack Cancellations

On December 31, 2024, all remaining personal lines insurance policies issued by Adirondack Insurance Exchange and Mountain Valley Indemnity Co. will be cancelled: Adirondack’s Demotech Rating Withdrawn (May 29, 2024) Adirondack…

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