Technology and Tools

The solution enables carriers to proactively deliver renewal quotes directly within Applied Epic before agencies begin the remarketing process. 

June highlighted 10 young agents making their mark on the insurance industry. And the Big ‘I’ 2026 Market Share Report shows that, despite market headwinds, the independent agency channel is holding strong.  

May brought news of moderating pressures in the long-suffering personal lines space, with early signs that increases in reconstruction costs and personal auto premium hikes may be beginning to slow.

In March, Independent Agent magazine saw the Big “I” realize the fruits of its work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in revising their property insurance requirements for federally backed mortgages.

One in three consumers would consider digitally altering their claim photos or documents, according to a report released by Verisk.

Insurify, an online insurance comparison platform, released a ChatGPT app that allows users to browse, research and compare auto insurance directly through the artificial intelligence (AI) platform’s new app library.

The new year kicked off with hard-won pieces of advice from seasoned agency leaders, plus Big “I” Virtual University experts’ takes on whether a first named insured can cancel a homeowners policy without the signature of the second.

December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.

Liberty Mutual awarded four Big “I” members for embracing innovative technologies, bringing value to their customers and empowering their employees.

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.