Applied Systems Acquires Cytora
The acquisition of Cytora, a U.K.-based digital risk processing company, will allow Applied to accelerate its vision of delivering a connected end-to-end policy lifecycle.
Artificial Intelligence
Exploring AI: What IAs Need to Know
This episode of Agency Nation Radio is the first in a special series about artificial intelligence (AI) brought to you by the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology’s (ACT) AI workgroup.
1 in 3 Independent Agency Employees Use AI
Despite artificial intelligence (AI) becoming increasingly integrated into independent insurance agencies, only 12% of agencies have a well-defined usage policy, according to Liberty Mutual.
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.
Bad Data Is Preventing You From Realizing AI’s Potential
Trying to use AI on top of disorganized, outdated or unreliable data doesn’t create efficiencies, it creates more work. However, AI isn’t the problem. The problem is that you skipped a step.
Trust, Tech and Transformation: A New Era for Independent Agents
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology can be overwhelming, but it’s not an all-or-nothing game. Here are five steps to thoughtfully implement AI in your agency.
Is Your Tech Stack Ready for CAT Season?
Catastrophe season can stretch even the most experienced insurance professionals to their limits. Between managing claims and fielding urgent questions, staying organized and efficient becomes key to success.
Power Hour: What Could You Do With an Extra Hour a Day?
There are hundreds of clever ways that independent agency professionals across the country are investing the regained time. Across them all, one thing is clear: The extra hour is always time well spent.
How Technology Cultivates Commercial Lines Growth
Agencies that embrace technology have the ability and opportunity to handle larger and more complex accounts and, ultimately, secure larger premiums.
InsurTech Insights 2025: The Rise of Agentic AI and Task-Specific Tech
This year’s conference continued to debunk the myth that technology will replace insurance agents, making it clear that agents are not becoming obsolete—they’re evolving.
