Meet 7 Best Practices Agencies
Independent Agent magazine speaks with an agent from each revenue category about their experiences with the Best Practices Study and how their business operates.
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How AI-Powered Risk Intelligence Helps Agencies Refocus on Hero Work
In a relationship-driven industry, technology’s greatest value lies in giving people more time to do what only they can: advise, connect and build trust.
Highest Value Auto Customers Most Likely to Shop
More than one-third of U.S. personal auto insurance customers are dissatisfied with their insurance and those with higher overall lifetime value profiles are most likely to leave, according to J.D. Power.
Declaration of Independents: Jorge Wetenkamp
Wetenkamp’s career in insurance was unexpected. After working at In-N-Out Burger and at the DMV, he took a job with AAA Insurance when they started offering DMV services. This opened his eyes to the opportunities for career growth and serving the Hispanic community.
How Independent Agents Can Adapt to Meet Changing Consumer Expectations
From the long-lasting impact of the pandemic to the turmoil of the hard market, personal lines consumer preferences are shifting. Here’s how independent agents can keep up.
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.
Home and Auto Insurance Shopping Increases
As auto insurance shopping rates rose during the fourth quarter of 2023, carrier retention rates dropped.
Nearly 70% of Americans Are Reviewing Their Insurance Policies
As many as 46% of Americans have considered or have already taken a higher deductible to save money on insurance, while 22% have considered going uninsured to save money.
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.
Growing Through Account Rounding: Why Is It So Hard?
Existing client growth is challenging. Here are three ways agencies can better serve their clients and grow revenues.
