4 Practical Steps for Effective AI Governance
Given the rapidly evolving regulatory and business landscape, here are four steps agents may wish to consider as they evaluate and deploy new AI tools and functionality.
Technology and Tools
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
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.
The Binder Problem: How AI Can Improve Procedure Documentation
When the gap is too big between documentation and the moment someone needs an answer, people don’t go to the manual. They ask around or guess.
From Recruiting to Revenue: Building an Automated Future
Everyone in insurance talks about growing distribution. But the gap between wanting more producers and actually activating them fast is where agencies lose ground — and talent.
Insurtech Insights 2026: AI Growing Pains
Last week’s Insurtech Insights conference in New York City explored the unique challenges of implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in the insurance industry.
Telematics and Trust: How Independent Agents Can Navigate Data, Privacy and Engagement
Personal auto insurance telematics promises accurate pricing, safer roads and personalized policies, but adoption still lags. Here’s how to bridge the gap.
HSB Launches Cyber Insurance for Connected Commercial Vehicles
Coverage provides protection against critical cyber risks facing connected commercial fleets.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in May
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.
Implementing an AI Strategy While Enhancing Expertise and Experience
As administrative roles shrink, experienced professionals are becoming more critical, and organizations are facing a growing gap between technological capability and human expertise.
Declaration of Independents: Jackson Rollo
Jackson Rollo did not grow up dreaming of insurance. But like many second-generation leaders, once he found his way into the business, he stayed because of the relationships, responsibility and real impact independent agents can have in their communities.
