David Thompson
After receiving his college degree from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and serving eight years as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard, David began his insurance career in a family-owned independent agency in Vero Beach, Florida where he was a licensed agent selling all types of insurance.
In 1996 David accepted a training & education position with the Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) in Tallahassee, Florida where he presented continuing education seminars throughout the country on a variety of insurance subjects. After over 24 years at FAIA, David “semi-retired” in 2021 and now does independent insurance consulting for companies around the country.
In addition to being a full-time insurance nerd, David is an avid biker and smokes the best ribs, chicken, and pork in the country.
Commercial Lines Myths Most Agents Believe
We don't want to believe it, but sometimes the things that we believe just aren't so. That's particularly true in the world of commercial lines insurance. Join us as David Thompson helps dispel the myths that we not only believe, but cling to and (regrettably) spread to our peers and customers.
BI/EE/Spoilage and Off Premises Utility Failure
Whether it's a tornado, hurricane, wildfire, or ice storm, many businesses suffer a financial loss due to off premises utility failure and/or spoilage. For insurance agencies, it's almost always a significant cause of E&O losses.
Catastrophe Issues Facing Agencies
This session will examine some of the issues that insurance agencies face after natural disasters.