Declaration of Independents: James Jenkins
Three years into owning a captive insurance agency, James Jenkins knew he wanted to go the independent agency route. In April 2019, he launched RiskWell, a technology-forward agency.
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How ChatGPT Boosts the Need for Insurance Agents
Here are three ways artificial intelligence (AI) apps make the independent agent value proposition clearer than ever.
36% of Small Businesses Worry About Employee Injury Risk
Employee injury is already part of the risk conversation. A more connected process can make it easier for agents to discuss workers compensation and act on the need.
3 Operational Moves To Make Before Open Enrollment Begins
With stricter oversight in place for open enrollment, agents cannot afford to assume their tools will work when they flip the switch on Nov. 1. Take the time to prepare now.
E&O Risks With Providing Educational Guidance on Online Intake Forms
Where is the line between helping applicants understand a question and improperly influencing or coaching their responses?
Trusted Choice® Launches Evolving Market Toolkit
The toolkit helps Big “I” member agencies navigate new market headwinds with updated strategies for client communication, renewal and retention, and operational efficiency.
Can Workers Comp Be Even Easier to Write?
A more connected quoting experience can make workers compensation easier to handle, giving agents more time to understand the business, educate clients and recommend coverage.
A Connected Workers Comp Process Creates More Room to Advise
A more connected quoting experience can make workers compensation easier to manage, giving agents more time to understand the business, discuss coverage needs and advise clients.
36% of Small Businesses Worry About Employee Injury Risk
Employee injury is already part of the risk conversation. A more connected process can make it easier for agents to discuss workers compensation and act on the need.
JD Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2026 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study
Agents place high value on carriers that interact with them as a partner rather than a vendor, with 48% of agent-carrier relationships meeting the partner criteria.
