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Finn & Stone — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:10:06 +0000

“As a new insurance buyer, I found a home for life at Finn & Stone. They taught me what I needed to know and made it a breeze–leaving me more time to ski, golf, play!” — Andrew Pierce, 20-something

Swoosh

Finn & Stone — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:02:14 +0000

“We teach boarding & skiing. We're not insurance experts but that's OK, we have Finn & Stone. We got the right coverage and they even saved us money!” — Courtney and Ryan McGuire, Ludlow

Easy

Finn & Stone — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:55:19 +0000

“Thank you for all of your diligent work. You make the process so easy!” — Chris Berkhout, Alchemy Promotional Products LLC

Sweet

Finn & Stone — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:52:15 +0000

“I love working with Mark who smiles when I admit I don't share his passion for health insurance. Sweet!” — Kathy Whitman, Whitman's Feed Store, N. Bennington

Magic

Finn & Stone — Fri, 04 May 2012 07:20:49 +0000

“I just increased both my business and home insurance coverage for the same price. You guys work magic!” — Les Jorgensen, Jorgensen Photography & Design

Insurance Term: Underwriter

Finn & Stone — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:23:26 +0000

When a person applies for a policy, it is an underwriter who determines whether that person is worth the risk of insuring. By assessing how much risk a person represents, underwriters ensure that all policyholders fit the company’s requirements. In addition, underwriters often help determine policy pricing.

Insurance Term: Loss Control Specialist

Finn & Stone — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:18:37 +0000

Loss control specialists work in the field inspecting job sites, shops, warehouses and other business areas looking for hazardous conditions and ways to fix them. Their primary responsibility is to limit injury, loss, and accident. Specialists in healthcare focus on preventative medicine as well as improving work environments. Those interested in this career should be familiar with engineering, or safety management. Ideally, candidates should prepare by getting a degree that emphasized both technical expertise and business skills.

Insurance Term: Service Representatives

Finn & Stone — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:51:21 +0000

Because of their function as a go between insurance companies and insurance agents, service representatives must have excellent communication skills and a detailed understanding of insurance products. A successful representative is good at building relationships with agents and company representatives. A general liberal arts education provides a solid foundation for a career as a service representative.

Jonathan Ams Achieves Distinguished CIC Designation

Finn & Stone — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:44:35 +0000

We are pleased to announce that Jonathan Ams has recently earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). A CIC designation is a mark of distinction that represents a commitment to professional excellence and leadership within the insurance industry.

The formal training required to become a CIC includes 100 classroom hours and the successful completion of five comprehensive exams, with an annual update required in order to maintain the designation. The five CIC institutes and comprehensive written examinations focus on all major fields of insurance, insurance management, and agency operations. The designated CICs across the country are recognized as among the best and most knowledgeable insurance practitioners in the nation.

Jonathan Ams is a 2002 graduate of Burr & Burton Academy, and a 2006 Graduate of the University of New Hampshire. He joined Finn and Stone in 2008.

Insurance Term: Claims Adjuster

Finn & Stone — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:12:29 +0000

When a customer has had an accident, been injured, or been through a loss, adjusters help determine a fair settlement between all involved. A successful claims adjuster must have excellent communication and negotiation skills and should be able to arbitrate with grace and empathy. Adjusters spend time in the field, as well as behind a desk.