Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Insurance agents and carriers in the path of Hurricane Milton reported only minor damage to their own offices and homes but a rapidly growing number of claims from residential and commercial policyholders for roof, flood and auto damage. The Florida …

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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? Start by examining your most profitable clients.

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American Agents Alliance

JUNE 24, 2024

Technology is revolutionizing many industries — and insurance is one of them. With innovations changing the way policyholders buy insurance, interact with their agents, and file a claim, the entire ecosystem looks and feels different than in the past. This can increase customer satisfaction and retention.

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American Agents Alliance

JULY 22, 2024

Provide agency t-shirts or sweatshirts and take photos to share on your social media channels. Ask your current policyholders to refer you to their friends, family, and co-workers — many of those people will also be local residents. Ask for referrals. Referrals are a low-cost way to acquire new business.

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Agency MVP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Insurance agencies, like any other business, need to market their business to their potential customers. The goal is to spread awareness of your products and services so that consumers will seek you out to meet their insurance needs. Why is Digital Marketing a Necessity for Insurance Agencies? Of course, you do.

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Shield Insurance Agency

AUGUST 20, 2024

Shield Insurance Blog | Small Insurance Claims | Contact Our Sales Team! Small Insurance Claims Can Raise Premiums Small insurance claims, such as those for minor property damage, may seem like a hassle to deal with. However, filing small insurance claims can have long-term financial consequences.

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American Agents Alliance

JULY 17, 2024

Agents and brokers play important roles in the digital claims management process, from educating policyholders on loss mitigation to helping insureds file claims and work with their insurers. Data shows about 6% of homeowners filed a claim under their homeowners insurance policies during the five years ranging from 2018 to 2022.

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InsuredMine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Today, for insurance agencies, the road from a prospective client to a loyal policyholder can often feel like a winding journey filled with uncertainties. Each prospect comes with distinct needs, concerns, and expectations, making it essential for agencies to approach them with personalized and timely communication.

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InsuredMine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As we look toward 2025, climate scientists predict even more frequent extreme weather events, making it imperative for insurance agencies to evolve their approach to risk assessment and management. The post Is your Agency Climate-Ready for 2025?

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Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

JUNE 14, 2024

Filing a commercial claim is a complex and daunting process, especially for business owners unfamiliar with the ins and outs of insurance policies. If the policyholder makes mistakes during the claims process, it can lead to delays, denials, or underpayment of claims, which can significantly impact a business’s financial stability.

Commercial Insurance

InsuredMine

JULY 19, 2024

Insurance agencies once focused primarily on assessing risks, underwriting policies, and managing claims. Today, agencies face an equally critical challenge: customer retention. By identifying these at-risk customers early, insurers can take targeted actions to improve retention rates and maintain a stable customer base.

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American Agents Alliance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Collaborative partnerships with carriers improve service for policyholders, enhance an agency’s growth potential, and provide learning opportunities for agents. Offer feedback from policyholders and constructive thoughts when interacting with carrier partners. Every relationship is enhanced by clear, open communication.

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Wren Insurance Agency

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Costs can be higher for policyholders and if a surplus lines carrier goes insolvent, existing claims will not be paid by the State. Here at Wren Insurance, we work with several surplus lines carriers to meet the needs of our clients, like Tapco , Bass , RT Specialty , AmWins , Topa and Swyfft , to name just a few.

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American Agents Alliance

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Millennials expect a seamless, intuitive digital experience from their insurance company, similar to transactions they are used to in their personal life from tech-forward companies like Amazon and Uber. They can explain how premiums are determined, how policyholders can mitigate their risk, and why certain coverages are important.

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TGS

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Look for reviews from other policyholders and pay attention to customer satisfaction ratings. Comparing Home Insurance Quotes with TGS Insurance Agency Comparing home insurance quotes isn’t just about finding the cheapest option. At TGS Insurance Agency, we know the process can feel a bit overwhelming.

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Leadsurance

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

However, email marketing stands out as a crucial tool for the insurance industry. With its ability to directly reach current clients, potential leads, and past policyholders, email marketing provides a platform for personalized, timely, and relevant content delivery. Treating them all alike can lead to missed opportunities.

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InsuredMine

MAY 20, 2024

Maybe it’s because of a risky job or an unusual situation that makes them too “risky” in the eyes of traditional insurance agencies. Thankfully, a new breed of insurance disruptors is shaking things up with innovative on-demand models that are finally closing the coverage gap for the “uninsurables.”

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Redbird Agents

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The insurance industry and every other industry has been outflanked by rampant new technology in the last 30 years that has given control of the purchasing steering wheel to the customer. Long wait times, unresponsive agents and lethargic insurance agencies are in their rear view mirrors.

Agents

InsuredMine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The platform automates processes and workflows, facilitating insurance operations and delivering amazing results. Can a better insurance CRM drive agency growth? InsuredMine empowers insurance agencies better by equipping them with the right tech stack. How does InsuredMine Integration work with other AMSs?

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American Agents Alliance

AUGUST 4, 2024

Without technology, agents are likely to fall behind the competition as routine tasks are automated by agencies that embrace digital tools, which saves those agents time allowing them to focus on customer-related activities instead. Both of these roles work directly with policyholders during stressful times.

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Jackson & Jackson

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Lets take a deeper dive into what Erie Insurance Rate Lock is and how it works, as well as what to expect once your Rate Lock period comes to a close. What Is Erie Insurance Rate Lock? Erie Insurance Rate Lock is a benefit provided to policyholders who have had no tickets, accidents, or claims within the last three years.

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Constant Contact

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

With a specific audience in mind, you can try these marketing must-haves: Email marketing Referral program SEO-friendly website Online reputation management Paid digital ads Social media outreach Let’s take a closer look at each of these strategies when marketing for your insurance agency. Think about when you search on Google.

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American Agents Alliance

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Four Ways to Integrate AI Into Agency Operations Liberate Voice AI solves staffing challenges while enhancing policyholder services. “We While there are countless ways to incorporate AI into your insurance agency processes, here are a few solutions to consider: Capitalize on the insurance shopping frenzy by being the first to answer.

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Constant Contact

JANUARY 28, 2021

Humorous blog posts Discover the most effective tactics for insurance marketing Find more leads and drive policy renewals with expert marketing advice and all the tools you need, all in one place. Explain available types of insurance The ideal insurance website will position your agency as an authority.

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Leadsurance

AUGUST 1, 2023

In this article, we will cover everything you’d ever need to know about gamification in insurance and hopefully get your brains ticking on how you can apply gamification to your insurance agency. What is gamification and how does it relate to the insurance industry?

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Constant Contact

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The latter increases your traffic, which is another algorithm measurement of relevance. When it comes to earning these backlinks, quality beats quantity. And to get the most out of your SEO efforts you should include some technical strategies as well.

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Shield Insurance Agency

JUNE 28, 2024

Life insurance is an often misunderstood form of insurance. We understand this, and our Michigan team at Shield Insurance Agency is dedicated to helping people understand the benefits of life insurance and how it works. What is life insurance? The post I just retired and don’t have life insurance.

Life Insurance

Redbird Agents

JUNE 14, 2024

Accumulation side of an annuity is the amount of funds available to the policyholder through cash surrender or withdrawals. The income rider side is simply illustrated to show a guaranteed level of growth that can only be used if the policyholder turns on the income rider. Do you have a solid work life balance in your insurance agency?

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Redbird Agents

JULY 9, 2024

Roughly 10 percent of independent insurance agents generate the vast majority of insurance sales, leaving many to question the viability of this career path. Many attribute the failure rate to agents being lazy or not intelligent enough—a “muddy bucket of water,” as one insurance agency owner described.

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InsuredMine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A long-time policyholder reaches out to check on a claim. Theyve been with your agency for years, yet theyre transferred between departments, asked for their policy number multiple times, and left wondering if anyone is actually paying attention. This is the reality for many insurance agencies.

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InsuredMine

MAY 5, 2025

By modernizing this essential function, insurers can drastically improve operational performance and deliver an exceptional policyholder experience. Elevated Customer Experience Faster, transparent, and more responsive service helps insurers build trust and long-term loyalty with policyholders.

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