The Insurance Ledger
Notes on agency accounting, from people who genuinely enjoy it.
Practical, plain-English articles for agency owners and their teams. Occasionally with opinions.
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Weird Works: Why Outlandish Ideas Deserve a Seat at the Table
In the insurance world, there’s a tendency to cling to “how we’ve always done it.” That’s safe. Predictable. Comfortable. It’s also how…
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Commission Chaos: Why Agents Deserve a Medal (or a Drink)
Commissions—the lifeblood of an insurance agency and the single most frustrating thing to track. You know the money is somewhere, but is…
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Agency Bill Accounting: A Love-Hate Relationship
Let’s dive right into the thrilling world of agency bill accounting—because who doesn’t love spending their day talking about fiduciary responsibilities and…
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When to Bring on a Bookkeeper: Outsourced vs. In-House
If you’re running an insurance agency, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Do I really need a bookkeeper, or can I keep winging it…
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Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Why Agency Fees Are a No-Brainer
3 Minute Read Alright, insurance pros, let’s talk about the thing no one wants to talk about but absolutely should: agency fees.…
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MVR Fees: The Sneaky Culprit Eating Into Your Commissions
5 Minute Read Let’s talk about MVR fees—those sneaky little charges that hitch a ride on your commission statements. They may not…
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Thinking of Hiring a New Employee in the New Year?
2 Minute Read Hiring a new employee is a big deal. It’s like adding a new player to your dream team—you want…
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