How AI Can Address Independent Insurance Agency Pain Points
AI-based tools can solve many of the challenges confronting today’s insurance agents, helping agencies work smarter, serve clients faster and grow more efficiently.
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AI and the Carrier-Agent Relationship
Thoughtful leverage of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities from both ends of the carrier-agent partnership has the potential to increase efficiency and effectiveness across the distribution system.
GEICO Talks Independent Agents and Highlights from Applied Net 2025
Recorded live from Applied Net 2025 in Las Vegas, this special edition of Agency Nation Radio features insights from the industry’s biggest event.
Applied Net 2025: AI Innovations Power the ‘Intelligent Insurance Era’
This year’s conference made one thing clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword—it’s becoming a daily tool reshaping how agencies quote, renew and serve clients.
Why Improving Workflow Speed Matters More Than Ever
It’s not just about workflow speed—it’s about perception. A quick response signals professionalism, urgency and care.
Declaration of Independents: Marianne Policastro-Wik
Marianne Policastro-Wik is leading her agency, a 2025 Best Practices Agency, through thoughtful “modernization,” paying careful attention to embracing technology without losing the human touch.
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.
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.
Top 5 Workers Comp Classification Codes That Agents Get Wrong
Inaccurate coding can be a costly mistake. Here are the workers comp class codes that are most frequently reclassified by The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) and what to use instead.
