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Agencies that embrace technology have the ability and opportunity to handle larger and more complex accounts and, ultimately, secure larger premiums.

Running your agency is a lot like being the coach of a sports team. It’s about strategically selecting the right tools and teammates to position your agency for success.

From the long-lasting impact of the pandemic to the turmoil of the hard market, personal lines consumer preferences are shifting. Here’s how independent agents can keep up.

When Michelle O’Connor and her husband started their insurance agency 25 years ago, they knew from the very beginning that joining the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina was a must.

Understanding artificial intelligence (AI) is more than keeping up with a trend, it’s about comprehending its possibilities and limitations.

Data, connectivity, artificial intelligence, and people and culture are the focus of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology’s (ACT) updated strategy.

While hacks and scams are among the more eye-catching ways that the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) can expose businesses, awareness of AI performance failure risks is beginning to make an impact.

Before implementing artificial intelligence in your agency, understand the product and what it can do, Test the product before purchasing it, and simultaneously use human processes.

Clyde & Co, a global law firm, predicts a sharp increase in AI-related cases, particularly class action lawsuits, in 2024 and beyond.

While the promise of increased efficiency and streamlined process beckons, successful implementation of automation hinges on auditing workflows first.