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Half of Independent Insurance Agency Employees Feel Burned Out https://www.iamagazine.com/news/half-of-independent-insurance-agency-employees-feel-burned-outHalf of Independent Insurance Agency Employees Feel Burned Out While more than 2 in 3 (69%) say the insurance industry is a great place to work and 4 out of 5 (81%) say they are satisfied with their job, high rates of burnout are threatening to dampen job satisfaction, according to Liberty Mutual and Safeco. 3/26/2025 4:00:00 AMIn the NewsRecruiting, Hiring & Training Technology In the NewsNewsAnneMarie McPherson Spears
4 Ways the Right Technology Can Future-Proof Your Agencyhttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/4-ways-the-right-technology-can-future-proof-your-agency4 Ways the Right Technology Can Future-Proof Your AgencyThe right technology provider can be a game-changer for your agency, delivering positive downstream impacts that extend beyond operational efficiency.3/26/2025 4:00:00 AMTechnologyTechnologyStrategiesChris Peabody
How Often Should AMS Data Backups Occur? https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/how-often-should-ams-data-backups-occurHow Often Should AMS Data Backups Occur? How should an agency prepare for an agency management system (AMS) being down for an extended period of time, such as after a catastrophe or cyberattack? 2/28/2025 5:00:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesAgency Operations & Best Practices TechnologyStrategiesBig "I" Virtual University
6 Ways AI Can Help Insurance Agents During the Policy Lifecyclehttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/6-ways-ai-can-help-insurance-agents-during-the-policy-lifecycle6 Ways AI Can Help Insurance Agents During the Policy LifecycleArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how independent agents operate, freeing agents to focus on having meaningful client conversations and providing strategic advice.2/26/2025 5:00:00 AMTechnologyTechnologyStrategiesMichael Lebor
3 Easy Ways to Promote Your Agency on Social Media https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/3-easy-ways-to-promote-your-agency-on-social-media3 Easy Ways to Promote Your Agency on Social Media Social media is a great opportunity for agents to meet customers where they are. Here are three ways agents can use social media to promote their agency.2/13/2025 5:00:00 AMPersonal LinesTechnology Personal LinesStrategiesDomenick D'Andrea
4 Ways Generative AI Will Change Commercial Submissions in 2025 https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/4-ways-generative-ai-will-change-commercial-submissions-in-20254 Ways Generative AI Will Change Commercial Submissions in 2025 By integrating generative AI and working with insurers and managing general agents (MGAs), agents can provide more tailored coverage options, accurate pricing, and faster quoting and binding for their policyholders.1/29/2025 5:00:00 AMTechnologyCommercial Lines TechnologyStrategiesSathish Kumar Manimuthu