Closing the Gap

By Westfield

Providing insurance agents with tips and tricks that will help their agency grow by offering input, advice and solutions.

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The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.

Closing the Gap episodes:

May 06, 2020 #94: Values > Your Name, the CoverLink Story
The story of rebranding, is not about what is changing. Focus on what is not changing, your values! Matt Simon, CoverLink Insurance Services discusses their rebrand journey in this episode of Closing the Gap.

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45min
April 30, 2020 #93: The Road to Independence
Aaron Bickle, Bickle Insurance, takes us through the journey from captive agency too independent. Listen in as we take a break from COVID-19 discussions and learn about another agency's story.

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38min
April 22, 2020 #92: The American Farmer & Covid-19
How has COVID-19 impacted the American farmer? The demand for food is consistent but how we consume it has changed, and that is impacting the industry. Join Dave Ruppel, Westfield Agribusiness as we discuss COVID-19 and the future of the American Farmer.

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34min
April 18, 2020 #91: Paycheck Protection Program for Insurance Agencies
Matt Sprang, Westfield Bank, joins Closing the Gap to discuss the the Paycheck Protection Program for insurance agencies. While the funds have run out what can you do if you have not already signed up due to COVID-19.

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40min
April 06, 2020 #90: COVID-19 Insurance CEO Sit-Down
Ed Largent and III CEO, Sean Kevelighan, discuss the current landscape of the insurance industry impacted by COVID-19.

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39min
April 01, 2020 #89: Let’s Talk About Flood and Weather, Man
The deadliest and most expensive weather hazard in the United States each year is flooding. So why do less than 20% of Americans have flood insurance? Dr. Rick Knabb, The Weather Channel, joins us to discuss the power couple that is meteorologists and insurers.

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35min
March 25, 2020 #88: Insurance Agency Business Continuity
Coronavirus has impacted small and large businesses alike. Listen in as Craig Hassinger, Seibert Keck Insurance Partners, discusses how his local insurance agency is addressing a Coronavirus business continuity plan.

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43min
March 18, 2020 #87: Let’s Talk About Data
We all have data and that is great! But the challenge is filtering through the noise to find the right data to achieve business results. Dan Mazur, Westfield, joins us to discuss all things data.

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42min
March 11, 2020 #86: Shaking the Tree: A Journey of Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone is talking about diversity & inclusion. But what is being done intentionally to solve the problems that face the insurance industry and beyond? Jen Tadin, Gallagher, joins us and is ready to “Shake the Tree”.

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39min
March 04, 2020 #85: Resilience Project, Thinking About Risk Differently
Sean Kevelighan, III, discusses the Resilience Project and how they are leveraging data to help people visualize and understand the risk of natural catastrophes.

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39min

FAQs about Closing the Gap:

How many episodes does Closing the Gap have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.