5 Ways Agents Can Compete Against Direct Carriers
Direct carriers are a strong competitive force, slashing prices and selling customers on price alone. Here are five ways independent agents can step up to the challenge and grow their agencies.
Technology and Tools
TrustedChoice.com Partners with Semsee to Provide Commercial Quoting Online
The combined solution allows business owners to visit TrustedChoice.com and answer simple questions to receive a quote indication and be connected with a local independent agency.
7 Revenue-Driving Digital Capabilities Your Agency Needs to Grow
From chatbots to social media, digital is a trend that has been building for decades. Here are seven digital capabilities strongly correlated with high revenue growth.
Consumer Data Privacy Laws May Gain More Traction in 2021 but Many Exemptions Exist
With Virginia the second U.S. state to enact a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, agents should stay apprised of new developments in this arena. Here’s how the new law affects independent agents.
Commercial Lines Submissions Technology: The Missing Link?
How the independent agent’s role in commercial lines submissions is evolving and how, in many important ways, it will stay exactly the same.
How the IVANS Superhighway Is Automating Commercial Lines
IVANS is revolutionizing the commercial lines policy workflow, creating a more connected and efficient ecosystem for all stakeholders. The goal: A superhighway, connecting insurers, agencies and insureds in a single exchange.
Vertafore and Nationwide Partner on Commercial Submissions
Nationwide plans to integrate all commercial lines products into the Vertafore platform beginning in May with workers compensation, business owners policies and general liability.
Google Teams Up with Allianz and Munich Re to Offer Cyber Insurance
The partnership aims to cut cloud security risks and offer cyber insurance designed for Google Cloud customers.
Consumers Expect Transparent Data Privacy Protocols
Companies entrusted with its customers’ financial data are shifting their messaging to emphasize the steps they are taking to ensure the safety of that data.
Balancing Act: Customers Demand Both a Digital and Personal Experience
While 73% of independent agents say their customers expect a fully digital experience, 91% report an increase in customers’ desire to speak to an agent when they have questions.
