The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) Web 2.0 workgroup is currently working on a workbook to help guide independent agents become engaged in social networking.  Here are some agent examples we are using to demonstrate practical use of social networking.  We are interested in adding to this list. If you know of other examples please [...]

Peter van Aartrijk and I discuss the Irwin Siegel Agency’s use of social networking for the Insurance Journal On Point podcast.

There is growing acceptance that small business can benefit from effective use of the social web. Yet, the opportunity presented by the social web is not without risk. There are legitimate concerns surrounding issues such as privacy, errors and omissions, security, and protecting proprietary information. There are also concern surrounding the concepts of transparency and [...]

I started my blog in January 2008 and it has only been a little over a year since I set up a Twitter account, created a Facebook page and built my Linkedin profile (and a bunch of others). It has been an incredible expereince. I have had great fun learning, meeting new people and keeping [...]