Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Agency owners must observe and learn about significant new trends in the insurance industry. The following are three critical industry trends insurance agencies should track for 2025. Look for Part Two in January’s column. 2025 M&A Activity and Pricing The …

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Redbird Agents

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating the insurance landscape can be challenging for insurance agency owners. From understanding various acronyms and abbreviations like IMO, FMO, and MGA, to managing relationships with insurance carriers, there is a lot to consider. Frequently Asked Questions What is an IMO in insurance? Yes, I need an IMO!

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

A federal appeals court and the Federal Communications Commission, in one of its first actions under the new presidential administration, have handed down major decisions that many in the insurance industry may see as a double-edged sword. On the one …

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Agency Revolution

MAY 21, 2025

Yes, its essential to any insurance agencys marketing strategy to collect reviews to build your brand, enhance SEO rankings, and showcase your credibility. With that in mind, lets right that wrong and talk about how your insurance agency can not only tackle negative feedback head-on but also find ways to improve for the better.

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Neilson Marketing Services

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As an insurance broker, you might spend hours crafting the perfect marketing campaign, only for potential customers to land on your website and leave within seconds. In 2025, the insurance industry’s digital battlefield will be defined by SEO, and only those who understand the trends will thrive.

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Agency Revolution

JANUARY 15, 2025

As the insurance industry evolves, the idea of independent insurance agencies and brokerages embracing artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic conceptits become a necessity to stay relevant. How can AI help insurance agencies? Not every insurance agency has a dedicated marketing team.

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Southwest Insurance Agents Alliance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The insurance industry is fiercely competitive, with local agencies focused on in their marketing efforts to secure a portion of the market. However, many insurance business owners fall into the pitfall of trying to lure potential customers by offering the lowest prices.

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Neilson Marketing Services

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The insurance industry moves fast, and for carriers and MGAs, knowing where they stand with their independent agency partners is critical. Investing in high-quality data and professional survey support isn’t just about gathering feedback—it’s about building a strategy for sustainable success and stronger agency relationships.

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EverQuote

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Want to be an independent insurance agent but have no idea where to start? Let this guide—sourced from an expert agent who has traveled this same path—be your, well, guide.

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Shield Insurance Agency

AUGUST 1, 2024

Shield Insurance Agency is Now Hiring a full-time Insurance Customer Service Rep and Account Manager for our main office in Hudsonville, Michigan. Shield Insurance Agency in Hudsonville, MI is now hiring! Protect Your Finances: The Truth About Small Insurance Claims Shield Insurance Agency is Now Hiring!

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EverQuote

APRIL 14, 2025

Showing up well prepared to interview a potential new employee for your insurance agency can make or break your chances at securing a game changing hire for your business.

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InsuredMine

MAY 14, 2025

The insurance industry is undergoing a digital transformation like never before. Modern insurance customers demand speed, simplicity, and transparencyand insurers must adapt or risk falling behind. Here are seven key customer engagement trends that will shape the insurance industry in 2025.

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InsuredMine

MAY 14, 2025

In the competitive and fast-moving insurance industry, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems have become essential tools for success. One standout solution in the market is InsuredMine , a CRM tailored specifically for insurance agencies. Workflow Automation : Reduce manual tasks and improve team efficiency.

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Tosten Marketing

MARCH 31, 2025

Insurance agencies face fierce competition in today’s market. At Tosten Marketing, we’ve seen how an effective insurance agency marketing plan sample can transform a struggling agency into a thriving business. Who Is Your Ideal Insurance Client? What do they have in common? What do they offer?

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Wren Insurance Agency

JANUARY 22, 2025

It's hard to imagine the enormous impact this tragic event will have on the state's insurance industry. Yet today, as Florida residents watch the news in California, seeing how many personal residences are being demolished by the flames, many are wondering what the impacts will be to Florida's already-challenging home insurance market.

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Agency Revolution

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The insurance industry is in a state of rapid transformation, with insurance agencies striving to keep pace with evolving client expectations and a highly competitive market. By exploring new solutions and refining existing practices, insurance agencies can position themselves for sustained success and growth.

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InsuredMine

MARCH 12, 2024

Amid rising inflation and market fluctuations, independent insurance agencies keep on finding themselves grappling with intensified challenges stemming from a continuous cycle of economic uncertainties, geopolitical headwinds, environmental challenges, and capital constraints. These challenges can be squeezing profits.

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Redbird Agents

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Recruitment: The Backbone of the Insurance Industry Insurance recruiting is more than a necessity—it’s a strategy. But insurance recruiting isn’t without challenges. Executive recruiters leverage an extensive network of industry professionals, ensuring you access the best talent available.

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North American Software Associates

MARCH 5, 2024

In today's increasingly interconnected world, insurance agencies handle more sensitive customer data than ever before. Let’s explore what a network firewall is, why insurance agencies need one, the threats it helps mitigate and how it secures critical agency assets.

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Agency MVP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

When you think of scaling insurance what comes to mind? When you own your insurance agency, you know that as an entrepreneur you have to stay on top of things regarding your business. So what does it all mean and how do you go about scaling your insurance agency and building a great business?

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North American Software Associates

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Starting an independent insurance agency is a big undertaking. In this guide, our insurance software experts will walk you through how to start an insurance agency with the right tech to make your job easy. But with the right tools and technology , you can set your business up for success from day one.

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Tosten Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

At Tosten Marketing, we often hear from business owners wondering about their insurance coverage for such incidents. Commercial property insurance water damage coverage is a complex topic with many nuances. What Water Damage Does Commercial Property Insurance Cover? What Water Damage Isn’t Covered?

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Redbird Agents

JULY 18, 2024

When it comes to buying insurance of any type, there are a myriad of choices and variables you must wade through to find the policy that works best for you. That’s no different when it comes to final expense insurance, with dozens of options major insurers offer. Compare quotes available to you from up to 30 insurance companies.

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Southwest Insurance Agents Alliance

JANUARY 29, 2025

The insurance industry is hard to break into. You do your training programs, get your license, and find yourself in the real world full of ambitions but with no clear ideas of how to make them come true.

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Friendly Agent

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The movie tackles the lives of stockbrokers and also talks about the life of their partners, insurance agents. The world of insurance selling can be overwhelming. Many articles talk about the basics and the obligations, but in our post, we give you the details that you may have not yet read about becoming a remarkable insurance agent.

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EverQuote

APRIL 22, 2024

The insurance industry was no exception. Artificial intelligence took off in the mainstream like never before, leaving businesses either excited to be on the cutting edge of modern technology or scrambling to keep up with the rest of the pack.

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InsuredMine

APRIL 16, 2024

Insurance agencies today face immense challenges in attracting and retaining customers due to intense competition, economic pressures, and changing consumer behaviors. Non-compatible CRM systems make it extremely difficult for insurers to get a comprehensive view of their customers across different channels and touchpoints.

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Zywave

JUNE 10, 2025

Learn how connecting your existing tools and data sources with insurance APIs can transform your organization. This report outlines the key elements that insurers need to consider when choosing a stand-alone rating engine. The challenge?

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HBW Leads

MAY 9, 2024

One of the ongoing challenges of running an agency is determining how to find insurance customers. One of the biggest concerns of agency owners, and agents themselves, is about how to find insurance customers. The question, again though, is about how to find insurance customers in the first place. You can sell it.

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Constant Contact

JULY 15, 2024

Insurance agents and companies are always looking for new ways to attract new business and keep their existing customers. Insurance email marketing helps agents increase customer retention, boost lead generation and conversions, and streamline communication strategies. What is insurance email marketing? Choose your agency name.

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Neilson Marketing Services

JUNE 11, 2024

Insurance SEO is an essential component of ensuring search engine visibility on a national level. However, if you want to connect with customers in your community, local SEO for insurance agency firms is just as important. Outranking big national insurance firms is a tough task for smaller, independent agencies.

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Redbird Agents

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cross-Selling Opportunities: Offer related products such as life insurance, annuities , or final expense insurance. Buyers are more likely to pay a premium for an agency that has multiple revenue streams. This includes any contracts with agents, partners, or referral sources, as well as insurance carrier agreements.

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Agency Revolution

AUGUST 19, 2024

This strategic hire enhances Agency Revolution’s leadership team and underscores its commitment to providing top-tier digital marketing solutions for independent insurance agents. Zack brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, with a proven track record of success in the insurance industry. and Canada.

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EverQuote

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dreaming of starting your own agency? One of the biggest choices you’ll have to make during your earliest planning phase is whether you’d like to operate as an independent or a captive agent.

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Tosten Marketing

MARCH 6, 2025

At Tosten Marketing, we’ve seen firsthand how a well-crafted approach can transform an insurance agency’s digital presence. This can include blog posts, guides, infographics, or videos that provide real value to potential insurance clients. What is SEO Content Marketing?

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EverQuote

APRIL 4, 2024

Despite current economic complexities, many industries are still hiring at a dependable pace. Among them is the insurance sector, which is facing a significant conundrum: a considerable segment of its workforce, representative of the venerable baby boomer generation, is marching steadily towards retirement.

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Zywave

APRIL 11, 2025

In the rapidly evolving insurance industry, APIs are becoming indispensable tools for agencies looking to streamline their workflows, incorporate data, improve efficiency, and deliver superior customer experiences. Zywaves APIs can serve many industries outside of the insurance agency.

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