Independent Agents Are Past AI Hype—Now Comes the Hard Part
Here are four takeaways about where artificial intelligence (AI) stands in the independent agency channel, and what agents need to do next.
Technology and Tools
HSB Launches Cyber Insurance for Connected Commercial Vehicles
Coverage provides protection against critical cyber risks facing connected commercial fleets.
Two-Thirds of Independent Agents Plan to Increase AI Use This Year
Amid increasing adoption and experimentation, and a lack of internal governance, trust and reliability are the main concerns for agents regarding broader artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
5 AI Data Moves for Agency Growth and Carrier Power
Here are five specific applications of AI-powered data analytics that can improve agency operations.
5 Areas Collaboration Can Create a Win-Win for the Insurance Industry
At Ivans Connect 2025, the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT) hosted roundtable sessions that went beyond tools and systems and centered on the people who use them, the friction they face and the future they want to build.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in December
December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.
7 Unwritten Rules for Running an Independent Insurance Agency
Every agency has its own “unwritten rules”: those lessons, bits of wisdom or do’s and don’ts that may not show up in trainings or be written down anywhere but make all the difference in running a successful business
How Claims Innovation Is Redefining the Customer Experience
People expect fast, seamless experiences when it comes to everything, including insurance. Are your carrier partners evolving to meet your customers’ expectations?
How Independent Agents Can Use Analytics to Boost Sales and Strengthen Client Relationships
Data has evolved from a back-office function to a front-line strategic tool for independent insurance agencies.
Exploring AI: Optimizing AI Usage
This episode of Agency Nation Radio is the fourth and final episode in a special series about artificial intelligence (AI) brought to you by the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology’s (ACT) AI workgroup.
