As wildfires, tornadoes and floods continue to disrupt the lives of millions across the U.S., our industry must face a hard truth: The current insurance purchasing journey often fails both consumers and the agents trying to serve them.
With restrictions on new business, carriers pulling out of the market, agency commissions taking cuts and underwriting giving the word “difficult” a whole new meaning, it’s no wonder coastal agencies have felt the impact of the last few years.
The newly expanded resource—which builds upon the toolkit first published in July 2023—covers a wide range of updates and strategies for navigating the challenges posed by the hard market.
Maintaining, improving and enhancing your website can feel like a full-time job for independent agents, who already wear many hats in their businesses. That’s why the Big “I” has an array of resources to help.
Client communication, retention, technology and team morale are among agents’ top priorities in adapting to the hard market.
Handling challenging client conversations comes with the territory when working as a customer service agent. Here are four strategies to create a better experience.