Yes, we've even been contacted for a quote from Egypt. Maybe It is still unclear whether the Internet will eventually be able to provide a wealth of cold, new, qualified business for agents. For the present it is a valuable tool that agents can use to communicate effectively. It is certainly an efficient way to answer an underwriter's question or find out the status of a pending claim. Commerce on the Internet is still in its infancy but it is evolving.
People shop for homes, make travel arrangements and buy books online already.
Repeat visitors are essential to the success of any Web site. As this medium grows, there will be more and more information available to enhance your site. You don't have to pay thousands of dollars and you don't need to have an on-site Web master. We will be writing more about this in future issues.