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It was at a recent professional development day that a colleague brought up the topic of teamwork. It got me thinking about how the value and importance of teamwork affects our goals. In almost every company teamwork plays a vital role in getting things accomplished.

The only way to do social media is the way that works for you and your business! 

The number one question asked by those new to social media is “how do I make social media work for my business”?  I want to point out two words in this question “my business“.

I’m sure the general insurance industry was glad to see the New Year’s fireworks which marked the end of 2011. A sequence of devastating earthquakes and a large number of weather-related catastrophes made 2011 the costliest year ever in terms of natural catastrophe losses.

It has come to that end of the year when we are all thinking about a well earned rest whilst taking some time to reflect on the year that was.

Today, I have been doing just that and in writing this piece, I realise that this has been one of the more momentous years in some time in terms of the sheer number of national and international events.

Adding some transparency to the insurance transaction.

As the partner of a small business owner, I’m familiar with the pressures associated with starting, operating and managing a company and all the facets that go with that. Customers, suppliers, employees, and everyday decisions need to be made that you’re responsible for.

Insurance Advisernet holds sell-out Conference at Port Douglas

Insurance Advisernet (“IAA”) held its 2011 Annual Conference at Port Douglas in late October 2011 for 300 IAA delegates and 80 insurers and partners. The Conference was a complete sell-out due to the increased numbers of IAA delegates and interest from insurers and industry partners. It was pleasing to receive strong support and encouragement from our insurer partners who appreciate the quality of our advisers, quality of our paper