It is wise to read over what you type into an email before you hit “send”. A spokesman for the Oklahoma Insurance Department failed to follow this piece of wisdom. He used an offensive term in an email that he sent to hundreds of people. This has cost him his job. Today, most businesses communicate with their clients, customers, and even employees through email. I think that most people are able to comprehend that the email you send from your work email address can be understood by others to contain content that your employer whole-heartedly agrees with. This is especially … Continue reading →

Be careful with what you say about your boss, or about the company you work for. This piece of common sense seems to be true for everyone, including insurance executives. People are learning that the things they say in social media, online, can come back to harm them. It seems that some people have forgotten that saying things in person has implications as well. I think that most people understand that it is not generally a good idea to say things that could get you fired. Despite this, there are a lot of people who think that expressing themselves through … Continue reading →

Not too long ago, the Aflac duck lost it’s voice. The poor little mascot for the Aflac insurance company has been silent for at least a few months now, as the insurance company attempted to find a new voice for him. Finally, the wait is over, and the Aflac duck has a brand new voice. I’m sure it won’t be long before we get to hear it. The original voice behind the Aflac duck was comedian Gilbert Gottfried. Perhaps Aflac selected him for the voice of their mascot because his voice is very distinct and noticeable. In any case, Gilbert … Continue reading →

One of the interesting things about social media is that it is a means that can provide a person with moments of hope, as well as moments of discouragement. Insurance brokers in Canada are considering creating insurance coverage that would protect a person, or a company, from fallout due to nasty posts and tweets. Perhaps it is time for this kind of insurance to exist. It can be incredibly tempting to use Facebook or Twitter to say exactly what you are feeling about a specific person or a particular corporation. There are a lot of people who use Twitter to … Continue reading →