Laura M. Toops, American Agent & Broker editor
Editor-in-Chief
Laura M. Toops is Editor-in-Chief of American Agent & Broker magazine. Her more than 20 years of property/casualty insurance experience includes associate editor of Business Insurance, Midwest managing editor with Insurance Journal, and freelance work for insurers, brokers and trade associations. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Columbia College in Chicago.
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American Agent & Broker Magazine.
Chris Amrhein
Chris is an industry professional who has more than 30 years of experience in insurance education, including consulting work with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America and the Florida Association of Insurance Agents. His column, "Policy Issues", takes an informed and often humorous look at insurance.
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Insurance Is Fun.
Tom Baker
senior insurance systems architect, Catalyst Insurance Systems
Tom's column, "Agency Technology", offers readers advice on how to use computers, the Internet and other technology to improve profitability and productivity. Tom's background in consulting and leadership training has provided personal, hands-on experience with hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals over the past 35 years.
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Catalyst Insurance Systems.
Chris Burand
Chris writes the monthly column, "For The Manager", which provides agents and brokers with guidance on such issues as insurance agency planning, efficiency and perpetuation. He is also president of his own consulting firm, Burand & Associates LLC.
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Burand-Associates.
Barry Zalma
Barry is a California attorney specializing in insurance. He founded Zalma Insurance Consultants in 2001 and serves as its senior consultant. He is a qualified expert witness in California, Mississippi, Texas, New Mexico and the Grand Caymans.
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Zalma Insurance Consultants.