Viewpoints

“The way I was raised, if you want to succeed, you have to work hard every day,” says independent agent Courtney Squier. “Millennials were raised to change the world and be independent.”

“It is important to stay with the times and change as the industry evolves,” says independent agent Craig Bender. “While I can’t predict the future and I certainly don’t control any of the changes, I can control my actions.”

“I’ve had a really good time on the independent side,” says independent agent Vianey Butterfield. “I’m not a fan of being in a box or being constricted and the word captive is synonymous with that.”

Crista Walker, vice president of agent engagement, Liberty Mutual and Safeco, spoke with Independent Agent about her experience in the U.S. Army, building relationships with agents, and tiny houses.

Kate Ferri Dawson, president of Ferri Dawson Insurance Group, spoke with Independent Agent about her personal lines expertise and her experiences as an independent agent.

Liz Nguyen, Vertafore’s chief technology officer, spoke with Independent Agent on insurance’s barrier-breaking opportunities, her experience as a woman in InsurTech, and corgis.

How insurance could be the fulcrum for a private-public cybersecurity standards partnership.

A look at the policy form that Geico may have sold to the insured reveals that a key phrase is missing.

As carriers continue to reexamine their business models, here’s how it’s impacting the independent agency channel.

Here are three lessons learned by partners who acquired an independent agency without sacrificing its entrepreneurial spirit.