Declaration of Independents: Kelley Carter
Communication is the name of the game in the challenging coastal insurance market—and Kelley Carter, a communication and business major, has applied that wholeheartedly.
Agency Operations
The Human Side of Leadership in the Age of AI
The leaders who excel in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) will be those who lean harder into the human touch when it matters most.
7 Questions Answered by the Young Agents Podcast Series
In response to the hard market, the Big “I” national Young Agents Committee (YAC) and Trusted Choice® created the Young Agents Tactical Series. This podcast and short video series equipped emerging leaders with knowledge and resources to help better serve clients during a challenging time.
Leverage Technology to Transition From Personal to Commercial Lines
With the changing landscape in the personal lines market due to the hard market, personal lines agents may be thinking about diversifying their revenue.
Declaration of Independents: Jay Fribourg
Fribourg’s experience working in a cybersecurity distributor startup firm led to the creation of BlueZone Cyber Solutions, which combines expertise in both insurance and cybersecurity.
7 Findings From the 2024 Agency Universe Study
The study looks at the independent agency ecosystem as it gains distance from the pandemic and navigates the obstacles presented by the hard market.
7 Big ‘I’ Resources to Make the Most Of Your Website and Online Presence
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.
Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance Honor ‘Outstanding’ Big ‘I’ Members
Four Big “I” members were recognized for implementing cutting-edge technology, investing in recruiting and training top talent, and finding creative ways to position their agencies for long-term growth.
Trusted Choice® Launches Hard Market Toolkit
The toolkit assists Big “I” member agencies in navigating the current insurance market and helps them effectively communicate with their clients.
4 Terms to Avoid When Advertising Your Insurance Agency
The use of certain words or phrases can suggest an insurance professional is acting as a risk advisor or fiduciary as opposed to the typical arm’s-length business relationship.
