A couple of times a week, I visit some furry friends at the Sadie Mae Foundation in Bolton, CT. Along with other volunteers, I feed them, clean them, and give them plenty of attention. Below I break down my top three reasons for doing so and why you should do it too… Continue reading
Are all insurance agents the same? Nope. It’s pretty common, after speaking with or meeting a future customer for the first time, that they do not realize how an independent agent works. After all, the only advertisements we see are for big-name companies with their funny reptiles and witty mascots. It’s easy to believe we all operate like the other. Offering “Great Rates” and claiming to be “#1 in Connecticut”… Continue reading
Summertime means picnics, dinner parties, and get-togethers! Below you will find signature dishes from our very own staff here at IIC. Feel free to steal them, we won’t mind… Continue reading
Recently, I sat and thought about all of the wonderful people I’ve met during the course of my career. My general thought was that my customers are REAL people with a story. People with families that they love and homes they have made their own. It made me want to speak from the heart about my customers and just how much I enjoy working with them and sharing the common ground of insurance… Continue reading
Something about the warm weather makes my phone ring off the hook with folks who would like a new insurance policy. Some customers are buying their first home, a new car, and others just got an itch to look around… Continue reading
Oh the morning. Whether you love it or hate it, getting started for the day should include a breakfast that will be filling and energizing. Some love to sit down to a classic dish of eggs and bacon. Some prefer yogurt, oatmeal, fruit, granola, or just a cup of coffee. But what about avocados… Continue reading
If you are lucky enough to have a pet, you have experienced true loyalty and unconditional love. Our pets trust and rely on us to keep them safe, especially when we as humans are doing things that they don’t quite understand. Large parties, loud noises, and thumping music can cause them to become anxious and confused. One of my dogs tends to go off to a quiet room by himself to get away from the commotion!… Continue reading
Ah, summer. Finally time to spend some hours in the pool you just dug up your yard for. Money and time was spent getting everything just right. You’ve been itching to jump in. The weekend is supposed to be over 90 degrees and humid. The cool water is calling your name… Continue reading
I am blessed to have a job that I love. Each day is a chance to succeed and I am truly thankful that I decided to enter the insurance industry in the first place… Continue reading