<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Agents Assistance Corporation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please make checks payable to "Agents Assistance Corporation" and mail to 725 John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI53713]]></description><link>https://www.virtualagencysolutions.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:36:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.virtualagencysolutions.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping in Touch with Clients – the Value of Pre-Renewal Email ]]></title><description><![CDATA[While growing and selling new business is important, an agent must stay in touch with existing policyholders throughout their policy term. ]]></description><link>https://www.virtualagencysolutions.com/post/keeping-in-touch-with-clients-the-value-of-pre-renewal-email</link><guid isPermaLink="false">659727e21d23e48fb2bfa027</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:20:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3c968d5193274a80bc03c4bde13ce91e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Evan Leitch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Coverage Rejection Forms ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the most common causes of an E&#38;O claim are failure to procure coverage or failure to recommend adequate values and limits. These...]]></description><link>https://www.virtualagencysolutions.com/post/the-power-of-coverage-rejection-forms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6594eb50717ce6986e7d0f63</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:34:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4414ea_21ac1f6b1d4142cf856d3fda8a375506~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Evan Leitch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Shiny Object Syndrome: A Diagnosis and Treatment Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[While working with agencies, our team answers many questions on trends, technologies, and start-ups. Here’s the thing. In my opinion,...]]></description><link>https://www.virtualagencysolutions.com/post/shiny-object-syndrome-a-diagnosis-and-treatment-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65946b00d12aa9d14924d2c4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_578a75fd690544478c0b8268b68cd019~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mallory Cornell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber Insurance: Important to Offer to Every Commercial Client]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Government Accountability Office, less than 50% of businesses carry cyber insurance coverage. 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Read This!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The million-dollar question: have you obtained e-delivery consent from your customer?  ]]></description><link>https://www.virtualagencysolutions.com/post/emailing-insurance-documents-to-clients-read-this</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64766a07c5c998ef6d737eac</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 14:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_c1353e52789d401bbbd6888fa46b37d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mallory Cornell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Client Claims: How to Avoid Client Claims Turning Into E&#38;O Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that how you handle client claims can increase your E&#38;O exposure? 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