Slow Down to Speed Up: How to Turn Your Technology Corner
The insurance industry may not be moving as fast as some would like, but let’s tap the brakes and think about why that is, where we should be going, and then assess our speed.
Technology and Tools
How Small Businesses Can Benefit From Virtual Assistants
The reality is that outsourcing work to virtual assistants is a viable solution for all types of businesses, including independent insurance agencies.
3 Advantages of Adopting Digital Payments
Implementing digital payments solutions at your independent agency can help meet your clients’ expectations, save time for agency staff and provide security for agency owners.
Rising Auto Insurance Premiums Affect Bundle Satisfaction
The study by J.D. Power shows that the increase in auto premiums is dragging down the overall satisfaction of policyholders and hurting retention rates of bundles.
Vertafore Announces 3 New Carrier Partners on Commercial Submissions Platform
Acuity Insurance, Westfield Insurance and CNA Insurance are the latest carriers to go live on Vertafore’s Commercial Submissions™ platform.
Why Are MGAs Firing on All Cylinders?
Growth drivers in the MGA space included the strong rebound in the U.S. economy following the coronavirus pandemic and a continued broad-based rise in premium rates.
Big ‘I’ to Co-Host ACORD Connect Virtual Conference Oct. 27
The virtual conference will provide attendees with valuable training on ACORD standards and architecture, professional development opportunities, and insights on industry trends and issues.
AN Radio: For the Love of Service with Tiago Prado
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Tiago Prado, co-founder and chief visionary officer of BRZ Insurance, discusses how his agency is combining technology and a multiligual team to cater to the changing consumer demographics in the U.S.
Applied Systems Acquires Tarmika
The acquisition of Tarmika, a commercial lines rating solution for small business insurance, expands Applied’s commercial quoting and Ivans’ distribution connectivity solutions.
Understanding Biases in Insurance Distribution to Overcome Them
Across the independent insurance agency channel, agents, carriers and InsurTechs each have an opinion about how everyone else is embracing change and adopting technology.
