Meet the Women Driving Innovation in InsurTech
In this Q&A series, Independent Agent magazine and the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology spotlights women in InsurTech.
Technology and Tools
Two-Thirds of Independent Agents Plan to Increase AI Use This Year
Amid increasing adoption and experimentation, and a lack of internal governance, trust and reliability are the main concerns for agents regarding broader artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
Agency Leadership in the Age of AI: Kicking Off the ACT 2026 Tech Trends Report
In this special kickoff episode tied to the release of the “2026 Big ‘I’ Agents Council for Technology Tech Trends Report,” Kasey Connors, executive director of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT), is joined by Andy Siegel, president of Siegel Insurance, and Michael Mellars, President and COO of Legacy Risk Solutions and members of the ACT National Committee. Together, they unpack what…
Agency Nation Meets: Rob Bourne
Rob Bourne is the senior vice president and general manager of EZLynx, bringing strategic insight and proven expertise in scaling innovative technology solutions.
5 AI Data Moves for Agency Growth and Carrier Power
Here are five specific applications of AI-powered data analytics that can improve agency operations.
5 Areas Collaboration Can Create a Win-Win for the Insurance Industry
At Ivans Connect 2025, the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT) hosted roundtable sessions that went beyond tools and systems and centered on the people who use them, the friction they face and the future they want to build.
Insurance Consumers Divided Over AI Use, Want Agent Involvement
Clients place significant value on the human expertise offered by their independent insurance agent and have mixed feelings about their agent’s artificial intelligence (AI) use.
Independent Agent Magazine Reviews the Biggest Stories of 2025
This end-of-year episode of Agency Nation Radio is brought to you by the editors of Independent Agent magazine. Will Jones, editor-in-chief, hosts the discussion and is joined by Olivia Overman, content editor, and AnneMarie McPherson Spears, news editor.
Trump Takes Aim at State Regulation of AI
President Donald Trump issued an executive order that seeks to restrict states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).
5 Predictions for the Insurance Industry in 2026
From artificial intelligence (AI)-driven operational shifts and dynamic climate modeling to heightened cyber and privacy risks, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of transformation for the insurance industry.
