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​Welcome to Agency Nation— an active and engaged community of over 10,000 insurance professionals. We offer an eclectic mix of perspectives on sales, marketing, technology and culture that agents, brokers, carriers and InsurTechs can't get anywhere else. Enjoy the articles below and subscribe to our podcast—Agency Nation Radio— on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher!

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AN Radio: A Conversation Among Friends with Big ‘I’ Chairman Mike McBridehttps://www.iamagazine.com/podcasts/an-radio-a-conversation-among-friends-with-big-i-chairman-mike-mcbrideAN Radio: A Conversation Among Friends with Big ‘I’ Chairman Mike McBrideThree Michiganders explore the importance of actively engaging in a supportive business community.10/3/2023 4:00:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesPodcastsAgency Nation
8 Ways to Use QR Codes in Marketing and Customer Experiencehttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/8-ways-to-use-qr-codes-in-marketing-and-customer-experience8 Ways to Use QR Codes in Marketing and Customer ExperienceFrom generating a digital business card to providing automated directions to a location through Waze or Google Maps, QR codes can be used in so many ways, which means the opportunities for independent agents are growing. 10/3/2023 4:00:00 AMSales & MarketingSales & MarketingStrategiesDavid Banko
Aim Higher: 8 Ways Independent Agents Can Use AI to Increase Productivity and Profitabilityhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/october/aim-higher-8-ways-independent-agents-can-use-ai-to-increase-productivity-and-profitabilityAim Higher: 8 Ways Independent Agents Can Use AI to Increase Productivity and ProfitabilityAgencies that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their tech strategy will have the edge. Here's how you can supercharge your agency with AI.10/1/2023 4:35:00 AMTechnologySales & MarketingOctoberAnneMarie McPherson Spears
How AI Is Changing the Future of Insurancehttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/october/how-ai-is-changing-the-future-of-insuranceHow AI Is Changing the Future of Insurance​From customer service to automated underwriting and even fraud detection, artificial intelligence (AI) promises to be a ground-breaking tool and a disruptive force in insurance.10/1/2023 4:30:00 AMTechnologyOctoberMichael Giusti
5 Areas to Research to Identify the Right Agency to Acquirehttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/october/5-areas-to-research-to-identify-the-right-agency-to-acquire5 Areas to Research to Identify the Right Agency to Acquire​Whether you’re a seasoned producer with an itch to do things your way or the next generation in a family-owned business, acquiring an insurance agency through a purchase or perpetuation could well be in your future.10/1/2023 4:25:00 AMPerpetuation & ValuationOctoberJay Morris
Improve Your Agency’s Close Ratio With Digital Capabilitieshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/october/improve-your-agency-s-close-ratio-with-digital-capabilitiesImprove Your Agency’s Close Ratio With Digital CapabilitiesWhen looking for digital tactics that can help grow your book, two simple but powerful tools can significantly boost your close ratio: automated information capture services and personalized video proposals.10/1/2023 4:20:00 AMSales & MarketingTechnologyOctoberDale Steinke