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.
Technology and Tools
5 Ways to Get Your Team on Board with New Tech
Successful agency principals don’t rely on vendors’ sales messages to convince busy teams to adopt new technologies—they demonstrate leadership, real value and time savings.
Nationwide Joins Ivans, Vertafore Acquires MGA Systems
Earlier this week, Ivans, a division of Applied Systems®, announced that Nationwide has joined the Ivans Distribution Platform. Additionally, Vertafore® announced its acquisition of MGA Systems.
5 New Business Opportunities for Agents This Summer
Whether it’s reevaluating tried-and-true policies or exploring new lines, agents have several opportunities to expand this summer.
Partnership Lessons from Coach K, Team USA and Duke University Head Coach
Providing an assist is a sure sign of dependability, according to Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski. In the insurance world, every insurance business needs a dependable management system that can provide the “assist” needed to thrive.
5 Things Agents Want from Their Carrier Partners
With margins compressing as marketing, selling and servicing insurance become more competitive, independent agents and carriers need to develop new strategies to help each other.
Independent Agency MFA Use at an ‘Inflection Point,’ Says ACT
Of the myriad issues and actions needed to address cyber risks and implement a solid cybersecurity program, MFA is quickly gaining focus as a requirement.
How Digital Mental Health Benefits Can Reduce Employee Burnout and Turnover
Nearly four in 10 millennials and Generation Z believe their employers did not take appropriate actions to support their mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic.
AN Radio: Catastrophic Cyber Risk with Chubb
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Peter van Aartrijk, principal of Aartrijk, and Bill Wise, executive vice president of Chubb’s North America Professional Liability and Cyber practice, discuss catastrophic cyber risks that could impact independent
Applied Systems Announces New Digital Payments Solution
Scheduled to launch in the summer, Applied Pay is set to help agents reduce the amount of technology they use in their agencies.
