The Benefits of Certification

To supplement his interest in IT, Bryan Gusmar enrolled for two professional certifications from CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association): A+ and Network+. A+ is one of the organization's original certifications and focuses on building the learner's knowledge and skill in handling computer hardware and software. The Network+ certification focuses on building the learner’s skill in various aspects of networking.

Getting CompTIA certified and accredited as an HP (Hewlett-Packard) Platform Specialist helped Gusmar thrive in his role. He would be relied upon to isolate and resolve the major system and network issues, and performed annual voice, data and security audits for the company. For seven years, Gusmar was a reliable team player, always ensuring the company’s computer systems worked to expectations.

After working for seven years at Travelers Insurance, he decided to shift gears and get into insurance, working alongside his brother at Altany Loynd & Lindquist as an insurance broker. The position entailed a mix of many roles that required him to be versatile. In addition to meeting with commercial and personal clients on insurance matters, as he also was put in charge of procuring, installation and maintenance of the company's software, hardware, network and phone systems.

Altany Loynd & Lindquist’s Many Services

Bryan Gusmar is an insurance broker who has been with Altany Loynd & Lindquist for eight years. The firm has been providing business clientele with thorough packages that cover the insurance needs of the business, including those of their employees. Below is an excerpt from the agency’s official website that explains their model to helping their clients:

“Altany Loynd & Lindquist is an independent insurance brokerage that has been servicing Western Pennsylvania since 1922. Our mission has been to treat each client with respect and honesty while working as hard as possible to provide excellent service that will meet their individual insurance needs.

Our comprehensive menu of services in Property & Casualty and Employee Benefits Insurance, range from professional advice to product delivery. We have provided these services to thousands of our clients, in some situations for over nine decades. Our emphasis on growth starts with servicing and maintaining our clients. Our growth is a direct benefit of our service and commitment to each client.

We take great pride in having a very dedicated, hardworking and proactive customer service staff, that has both the experience and tools to service a wide range of insurance needs. Our relationship and commitment to our employees, clients, and carriers has been the backbone of our success.”

The Role of IT in Business

It's undeniable that information technology can play a huge part in the development of an organization, and that it’s necessary to ensure that information flows smoothly. IT is widely recognized as a game changer, and companies that have been able to harness its power have reaped considerable benefits as a result. This is a huge cry from decades past, when the general feeling was to cut IT budgets and devote the bare minimum to the department while focusing a big piece of the pie to other areas. There has been a shift in attitudes with regards to IT, mainly because its impact is more visible.

Development and growth of IT have made it easier for businesses to be more effective. Word processing software has provided for faster document creation and modification. E-mail has led to almost-instantaneous communication. Printing and scanning machines have made it easier for businesses to transact and keep records. Cloud storage has reduced the storage costs for offices and even reduced the need for paper records.

The impact of technological advancement has necessitated a new breed of business leaders; a tech-savvy group who must be comfortable changing with the times. Sticking to past technology and business practices will only often serve to impede growth, particularly while clients and consumers are continually demanding better product offerings. Leaders who can adapt and meet the dynamic needs of the market while also harnessing IT technologies are a highly sought-after breed of professional in the business world. For a leader, being efficient is crucial to success, and technology is helping many achieve that objective.

Bryan Gusmar worked as an IT systems consultant for Fortune 500 insurance carrier Travelers Insurance. He was responsible for ensuring the company's computer systems worked without a hitch.

Bryan Gusmar - Insurance Business Basics

The insurance business is one that provides essential services to individuals and businesses, protecting them from loss in the face of potentially damaging events. This is an ever-evolving task that must be handled  by brokers well-versed in  relevant legislation, as well as insightful enough to make the proper assessments  of the insured’s needs. Below are some basic services that most insurance companies provide.

Liability Protection

In order to be protected from liability in the event of a claim, insurance companies will defend and mitigate the entity they represent by employing a team of legal experts as well as field experts who can analyze the situation and the statutes that are most relevant to it.

Benefits for Employees

Many insurance companies work to maintain and protect the insurance benefits given to employees, such as health and life insurance.  Thorough assessments are taken to calculate risk and identify any hazards that could result in a claim Bryan Gusmar is an insurance broker in Pittsburgh who has helped protect businesses and individuals by providing them with various types of insurance.