Most software applications these days tout themselves as being “in the cloud.” But what does that really mean? There are a number of different cloud models, ranging from desktop applications that...

As part of its meeting in Savannah, GA, at the end of January, the Big I held its first-ever InsurTech Summit. The event included two enlightening panels on insurance technology and where it’s...

Most independent insurance agencies have noticed the uptick in agency mergers and acquisitions in the last several years, with over 1,000 independent agency acquisitions announced in 2021 and 40% of...

These days, simply having a password isn’t enough to keep your systems secure from digital threats. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), a system of logging in using two or more credential methods, is...

The data stored in an agency’s management system is crucial for serving clients, and if anything happens to that data, the loss can be catastrophic for the agency. One of the best ways agencies can...

Independent insurance agencies are no strangers to the topic of data security. With data breaches becoming more and more commonplace, cyber insurance has become the fastest growing segment for US P&C...

Word of mouth referrals are the lifeblood of independent insurance agencies, and referral programs are a great way to maintain and increase new business. In a nutshell, a referral program gives...