New NYDFS Cybersecurity MFA Requirement Effective Nov. 1
Although the NYDFS Cyber Regulations may not apply directly to your business, independent insurance agencies operating in other jurisdictions could still see impacts.
Technology and Tools
Ever‑Evolving Cyber Threats: How Agents Play a Critical Role in Educating Clients
Businesses of all sizes throughout the U.S. continue to face challenges from the evolving nature of cyber risks.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in September
September highlighted the impact of nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts on the commercial auto market, signs of improvement in the property & casualty industry, and the Big “I” welcoming Angela Ripley as the new chair.
7 Important Data Security Features to Look for in InsurTech Providers
While there’s no way to guarantee your agency will never be susceptible to an attack on your systems or data, there are steps you can take to understand and increase the security of your client data.
J.D. Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2025 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study
The study tracks agent sentiment across multiple categories, including ease of doing business, communication practices and claims handling.
Using Vertical AI to Elevate Your Commercial Quoting Process
Vertical AI marries the power of AI with deep insurance expertise and insurance-specific data.
Safety at Work: What’s Powering Workplace Safety Technology
Safety technology is a fast-evolving, dynamic field with advanced use of data analytic tools and artificial intelligence (AI) powering its evolution. Here are four common factors related to using safety technologies in the workplace.
5 Practical Risk Mitigation Tips Agents Can Provide for Trucking Clients
While factors like increased repair expenses, more frequent claims and stricter regulatory requirements are responsible for over a decade of premium increases, insurance remains a large cost of doing business.
Applied Systems Acquires Cytora
The acquisition of Cytora, a U.K.-based digital risk processing company, will allow Applied to accelerate its vision of delivering a connected end-to-end policy lifecycle.
Concierge Cyber Launches My-Choice Endorsement
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