Viewpoints

“A lot of places are now adapting, creating their own apps and understand that a lot of users are more receptive to technology,” says Vivian Tran, independent agent. “They want that easy access.”

“I think it’s really about trying to educate young people about the reality of an insurance career and how it looks long-term,” says Dallas Ross, independent agent. “In a time like right now, it’s a very stable career and it’s nice to not have to worry ab

With technology, “there’s no sitting still,” says Cameron Annas, independent agent. “You’ve got to adapt. If you don’t, then it’ll be great for your competition because you probably won’t be here in 5-10 years.”

Over the past decade, the world has transformed, and the insurance industry has changed with it. Industry players who are not willing to evolve will unequivocally be disrupted as the momentum propels us all through this age of innovation.

Cyber insurance is now a significant line of business. But how significant is it? What do the numbers tell us?

2020 will be a worse than average year for floods—but most Americans aren’t ready, according to a recent survey.

Three-quarters of Americans think they don’t need flood insurance but FEMA says floods happen anywhere it can rain.

With no idea how they’d handle flood damage and no flood insurance, most Americans need guidance from agents to prevent 2020’s flood season from wreaking economic havoc.

Directors & officers insurance certainly has been in the press recently—boards of directors are concerned over price increases and lawsuits related to COVID-19.

Traffic accidents have decreased with fewer cars on the road during the coronavirus pandemic, but speeding, negligent driving and pedestrian activity are on the rise.