Applied Launches Submissionless Insurance Experience with Travelers
The solution enables carriers to proactively deliver renewal quotes directly within Applied Epic before agencies begin the remarketing process.
Technology and Tools
3 Workflows That Are Stealing Your Day
By spending less time on administrative work, independent agents can dedicate more energy to supporting clients and strengthening relationships.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
June highlighted 10 young agents making their mark on the insurance industry. And the Big ‘I’ 2026 Market Share Report shows that, despite market headwinds, the independent agency channel is holding strong.
Telematics and Trust: How Independent Agents Can Navigate Data, Privacy and Engagement
Personal auto insurance telematics promises accurate pricing, safer roads and personalized policies, but adoption still lags. Here’s how to bridge the gap.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in May
May brought news of moderating pressures in the long-suffering personal lines space, with early signs that increases in reconstruction costs and personal auto premium hikes may be beginning to slow.
How Telematics Continues to Transform the Auto Market
Transparency regarding data protection practices will remain a key factor in the adoption of telematics-driven insurance policies.
Practical Ways to Use AI in Everyday Marketing
Here are three practical ways agents can use AI for promotion without feeling overwhelmed or losing control.
What Agencies Got Right With AI Adoption—And The First Steps They Took
The agencies that have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) successfully didn’t start with a big rollout; they started with a conversation with their staff first, then with their clients.
Breaking Through the Barriers to Real-Time Insurance Data Innovation
A large portion of the industry continues to operate on core platforms designed around nightly batch cycles. Those systems were built for stability and auditability, not instantaneous updates.
How Agents Can Strengthen Their Personal Brand in the Age of AI
When an agent reframes a common problem with a distinct perspective, they stand out, making people slow their social scrolls and lean in to hear a perspective they hadn’t considered before.
