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.
Technology and Tools
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.
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.
