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Is Your Distribution Network Built to Scale? This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. New interactive Distribution Channel Management Assessment points you toward sustainable growth. In insurance, distribution goes beyond checking a box (or twenty) to stay compliant or cobbling together outdated systems to …
POSTED MAY 13, 2025 9:00 AM |
Insurance + APIs: How Superior Data Is Key to Distribution Channel Management This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Distribution channel management relies on real-time producer data For insurance organizations looking to optimize their distribution channel management, having access to accurate, up-to-the-day producer data across multiple systems isn’t just …
POSTED MAY 06, 2025 9:00 AM |
Generative and Agentic AI in Insurance: Breaking Down the Risks and Opportunities This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. In the latest episode of What’s Brewing, Chris Accetta and David Geller welcome David Seaton, VP of Predictive Analytics and Modeling at IAT Insurance, to demystify artificial intelligence …
POSTED MAY 05, 2025 4:57 AM |
Smarter Client Communication Starts Here: Transform Your Agency with EZLynx Email Content Assist This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. For independent agents, crafting the perfect email—whether it’s for a new policyholder, a renewal reminder, or a marketing campaign—can be surprisingly time-consuming. Making sure every message hits the mark can …
POSTED MAY 01, 2025 5:43 PM |
BOND: Not an ‘Ugly’ 4-Letter Word This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. Surety bonds have garnered an unfortunate reputation of being “ugly” or “uncomfortable” for independent insurance agents for many reasons. Unlike a traditional insurance contract, which is a two-party …
POSTED MAY 01, 2025 4:24 AM |
How an Upgrade to Producer Onboarding Can Fuel Carrier Growth: A Life Insurer’s Perspective This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. GPM Life fuels its growth with the ability to onboard more producers faster with AgentSync Executive Summary: With the demand for life insurance and annuities products growing constantly, GPM Life …
POSTED APRIL 29, 2025 8:00 AM |
Unlocking the Power of RQB and AI for MGAs and Wholesalers: Enhancing Efficiency with Expert Insured This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. In today’s highly competitive insurance market, MGAs and wholesalers require more than just basic management tools. They need intelligent, scalable solutions that streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and enable fast, …
POSTED APRIL 29, 2025 4:55 AM |
Navigating Change in the Excess & Surplus Contract Binding Market This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. In the latest episode of What’s Brewing, Ben McDonald, Vice President of Underwriting for IAT’s Excess & Surplus Contract Binding Division, and Claire Rinker, Senior Underwriter, discuss the …
POSTED APRIL 28, 2025 4:27 AM |
Transforming MGA and Wholesaler Accounting with Expert Insured’s Tailored Accounting Solution This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. Accounting is often one of the most challenging aspects of managing an MGA or wholesaler operation. Built on 15 years of proven use by insurance professionals, Expert Insured’s accounting …
POSTED APRIL 24, 2025 4:52 AM |
Say Goodbye to Manual Contract Requests: The Future of Life & Annuities Is Automated This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. In the complex and ever-evolving world of life and annuity (L&A) compliance, efficiency isn’t a luxury, it’s a critical factor in an organization’s success. One of the most overlooked but …
POSTED APRIL 22, 2025 8:00 AM |
Insurance Business America
Trust issues stall insurers' plans for youth, AI growth – GlobalData
Poll shows Gen Z, millennials mistrust insurance industry basics 
POSTED JANUARY 01, 0001 |
Property brokers say NOAA data purge creates blind spots
Who will fill the climate data gap – and at what cost? 
POSTED JANUARY 01, 0001 |
Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards disrupting deals?
A growing disconnect between insurance market capacity and lender requirements is squeezing real estate borrowers and leaving brokers to close the gap 
POSTED JANUARY 01, 0001 |
Marsh claims another broking rival poached employees – this time including clients
Company launches second poaching lawsuit in the span of weeks as broking talent wars continue 
POSTED JANUARY 01, 0001 |
MPL market faces 10th straight year of underwriting deficit – AM Best
Capital strength holds as jury awards and litigation funding escalate costs 
POSTED JANUARY 01, 0001 |
Iowa passes auto glass repair law with new limits on insurance
Shops face ADAS rules, claim filing mandates, and bans on gifts to attract customers 
POSTED JANUARY 01, 0001 |
Markel, Protecdiv announce senior appointments to boost specialty insurance lines
Industry vets bring expertise in terrorism underwriting and nationwide construction strategy 
POSTED JANUARY 01, 0001 |
Montana revises tax laws for captive and special purpose insurers under SB60
Montana has passed SB 60, bringing new premium tax tiers and minimum tax thresholds 
POSTED JANUARY 01, 0001 |
New York Senate bill proposes home insurance discounts for completing certified safety courses
A proposed New York bill could cut fire and homeowners insurance premiums for policyholders who take certified residential safety courses—here's what the legislation says 
POSTED JANUARY 01, 0001 |
Second Circuit rules Lloyd's surplus lines arbitration clause trumps Louisiana insurance law
A key federal ruling backs Lloyd's and other surplus lines carriers, letting them enforce arbitration clauses despite Louisiana's ban 
POSTED JANUARY 01, 0001 |
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