| Road to Riches: Providing a Path to Producer Validation | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/february/road-to-riches-providing-a-path-to-producer-validation | Road to Riches: Providing a Path to Producer Validation | As seasoned producers reach retirement age, investment in new ones is crucial for agencies that are looking to grow. From interviewing and hiring to training and upskilling, follow these steps to make sure your investment pays off. | 2/1/2024 5:35:00 AM | Recruiting, Hiring ＆ Training | | February | AnneMarie McPherson Spears | | |
| Data Autonomy: How Independent Agencies Can Achieve Technology Independence | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/february/data-autonomy-how-independent-agencies-can-achieve-technology-independence | Data Autonomy: How Independent Agencies Can Achieve Technology Independence | Independent insurance agencies offer their clients the freedom to choose the best policy for their needs, irrespective of carrier. But is your agency following that same principle with your tech stack? | 2/1/2024 5:30:00 AM | Technology | | February | Rachel Stauffer | | |
| 6 Steps to Implementing Automation | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/february/6-steps-to-implementing-automation | 6 Steps to Implementing Automation | While the promise of increased efficiency and streamlined process beckons, successful implementation of automation hinges on auditing workflows first. | 2/1/2024 5:25:00 AM | Technology | Agency Operations ＆ Best Practices | February | Martina Seferovic | | |
| The Challenges of Insuring the Energy Sector | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/february/the-challenges-of-insuring-the-energy-sector | The Challenges of Insuring the Energy Sector | How current geopolitical issues and the transition to renewable energy are impacting the energy sector. | 2/1/2024 5:20:00 AM | Commercial Lines | | February | AnneMarie McPherson Spears | | |
| 4 Ways to Drive Small Commercial Leads Through Web Optimization | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/february/4-ways-to-drive-small-commercial-leads-through-web-optimization | 4 Ways to Drive Small Commercial Leads Through Web Optimization | With hard market conditions being particularly acute in the personal lines space, focusing efforts on driving small commercial leads is a great way for agents to diversify their book. | 2/1/2024 5:15:00 AM | Sales ＆ Marketing | Commercial Lines | February | Stacie Cooper | | |
| 5 Ways to Build Your Pathway to Agency Ownership | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/february/5-ways-to-build-your-pathway-to-agency-ownership | 5 Ways to Build Your Pathway to Agency Ownership | With many agency principals retiring in the next five to 10 years, there’s an opportunity for hungry, energetic leaders to step into ownership. What are you doing now to get ready? | 2/1/2024 5:10:00 AM | Perpetuation ＆ Valuation | | February | Carey Wallace | | |
| Declaration of Independents: Jarrard 'Rod' Powell Sr. | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/february/declaration-of-independents-jarrard-rod-powell-sr | Declaration of Independents: Jarrard 'Rod' Powell Sr. | Powell grew up cutting records and touring as an R&B artist but ended up breaking into insurance instead. “It went from something on the side to a passion to, ultimately, a purpose,” he says. | 2/1/2024 5:05:00 AM | Agency Operations ＆ Best Practices | | February | Will Jones | | |
