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Does your agency have its head in the clouds? If so, you’re in good and growing company—here’s why independent agents are flocking to cloud technology.

A common error that agencies make when handling brokered business is failing to review the policy for accuracy before forwarding it to the client.

Despite the headlines, small businesses are actually growing—which means there are ample opportunities for independent insurance agents.

Trying to hire in the new labor market is overwhelming, especially if you haven’t hired anyone during this unique time. Here are four tips to embrace the new world of hiring.

If your insurance agency wants a slice of the holiday season shopping-spree pie, you must plan your marketing strategy now.

Companies such as Google and Amazon are setting the standard for creating productivity through automation—and the independent agency channel must follow suit.

After losing his job in the financial sector during the 2008 financial crisis, Ramiro Martinez-Anillo knew he had to do something to get ahead. He decided his future lay in setting up an independent insurance agency.

By: Volume: 118, Issue: 11

As generations grow older, the definition of a classic car is changing. Agents have the opportunity to provide products and coverages to the newest generation of collectors.

Metromile now offers independent agents access to its customizable pay-per-mile auto insurance with easy bundling of home and auto insurance.