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Soft Skills with a Laugh
Search for “Cutting Edge Communication” in the search box of our new learning library and you’ll find videos from the Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series. Shot in a mockumentary style clearly inspired by The Office, this series of shorts takes a fresh approach to soft skills training in a work environment.
Broker Manual Project
One of the benefits of a brokerage of our size and strength is its access to multiple markets. The list goes on. But when you have so many markets to offer, how do you keep tabs on them all?
The Power of a Good Explanation
We’ve probably all been in situations where we pretend to know more than we really do. You know, when you find yourself agreeing that of course the seven triple schmaltz carburetriminum really is the best policy guide for the Middle Eastern transpipe on the up side of the harbour. That is, if you think the current jimmy-jang is going to last. Right?
Trends for 2015
Sharon Ludlow became the new president of Aviva Canada last June, and was on the Women’s Executive Network’s list of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women of 2013. We had the chance to speak with her on the phone about upcoming industry trends for 2015.
Continuing Education
Tracey organized a round table to talk about training, where she brought together a group of people concerned with professional development in our industry and facilitated an open conversation.
What Makes a Sharp Pencil?
"The Sharpest Pencil in Town" is a phrase that originated in the valley. Joel would bring in a lot of potential clients with his charm and marketing skills, then Cheryl would impress them with her extensive knowledge of insurance. This led people in the Valley to literally start saying that AA Munro "had a sharp pencil".
A Word on Training From The Pros
I had a chance to talk briefly to some really successful NHL players at the 2nd Annual Charity Hockey Classic in Liverpool. Here's what they had to say about what keeps them moving through the tough spots in life.
Underwriting at AA Munro
Underwriting, as we all know, is an important part of the insurance industry. Something that we might not all realize is that AA Munro has in-house underwriters for certain markets.