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12/1/2021 | Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
How Independent Agents Can Conquer the Middle Market

While saying no to writing the policy for a new, family-owned store to focus on larger businesses feels like it goes against the core values of the local, community-minded agent, time is money. Always has been and always will be.

But what if you could do both—all while growing your middle market book and creating new leads at the same time? Check out the Independent Agent article to learn six key ways to use your time efficiently when prospecting for your business.

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11/30/2021 | Forbes Technology Council
Between The Tortoise And The Hare: How The Mid-Market’s Tech Appetite Outmaneuvers Competitors Large And Small

The historical view is that mid-market companies have always stood out against enterprise players by treating their customers with more care and attention than a behemoth can muster. Think “big enough to matter yet small enough to care.” However, the key to growth for a mid-market company is to not just leverage its size to its advantage. The real secret to mid-market success lies a layer deeper — in its bold use of new technology. Learn more about the middle market's unique stance in utilizing technology for growth from the Forbes Technology Council.

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12/2/2021 | RTInsights.com
A 5-Part Framework for Middle-Market Digital Transformation

Check out the RTInsights article including research from the National Center for the Middle Market to understand why companies must get comfortable investing big into talent and expertise. These investments prioritize people over tools and set companies up to initiate digital transformation strategies that work. Read more to gain key insight on the 5-Part Framework for Middle-Market Digital Transformation.

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11/30/2021 |
Ten Years of NCMM

Since the creation of The National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) in October 2011, much has changed in the world of mid-sized companies. While the NCMM certainly continues to play a significant role, the recognition of the middle market as the bedrock of the U.S. economy is a message that is still being shared today. It seems like yesterday we opened the Center’s offices in The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. Walking into the inspirationally designed suite in Fisher Hall, it was time to get to work on the ambitious agenda originally identified with our founding partners at GE Capital.

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11/9/2021 | NCMM
The National Center for the Middle Market adds Visa as new sponsor

The National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business today announced Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, as a new corporate sponsor. The multi-year collaboration will enable the NCMM to continue providing insights and analyses that can help drive growth, jobs and competitiveness in the middle market. 

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10/4/2021 | Insurance Journal
Middle Market Firms Miss Out on Agents as Risk Management Resource: Survey

Many middle market companies are failing to use a key risk management resource: their insurance agents and brokers. Check out this Insurance Journal News Article that references data from the NCMM and Chubb Limited to gain key insight on the challenges that middle market companies will continue to face over the next six months if they do not start utilizing their resources.

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