As a bond producer and construction-oriented agent, I’m often asked important questions on Surety & Bonding topics: 1. "How do I choose the right Surety company/agent? What should I be looking for?"2. "How do I improve my bonding program?"These are fair questions to ask. Though...
By Andy Byars, CIC, Vice-PresidentWhat are the methods used in employee development? Who’s responsible for this development? Why is it important? These are questions just about every business owner eventually asks themselves, and at Byars|Wright, we’ve developed a process that we believe allows our employees to...
By Trae Norrell, Producer and Amee Donald, Agency Relations Manager and AdvertisingAt Byars|Wright, we’re not just a business that’s trying to sell a product or service. We’re an organization that truly invests in the communities in which we operate, and we believe there’s no better...
By Lacey Rae Visintainer, Agency Brand ManagerWorkplace culture is difficult to define. Personally, I believe it’s more easily felt. Though, if I had to put it into words, I’d say it’s essentially the character or the heartbeat of an organization. It’s created by the company’s...
By Judy Hopkins, CISR, Account ManagerIn 1999, I was working with a large insurance agency when I was approached by Byars|Wright. I had met some of their team at a meeting where we had to pass down our business cards to go into a drawing...
By Mitchell Garnett, Director of Operations, and Scott Campbell, Agency Operations AssistantIf every year your life seems to become more hectic, both personally and professionally, we’re here to tell you that you’re not alone. All too often, there just aren't enough hours in the day...
By Mary Ann Swann, Account ManagerYour well-deserved summer vacation is almost here! You’re hammering out those final details, planning exciting activities for the family, and of course, searching for the best places to eat.What you’re probably NOT thinking about is protecting the valuable items you’ll...