Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America

We are looking for storytellers to feature in Independent Agent magazine, on Agency Nation radio, to speak a conferences and more. Will Jones, editor-in-chief shares details on what we are looking for over the next few months, but we are always looking for fresh ideas from agents like you. #bigihasyourback #wearetrustedchoice Comment below, or complete the form and a member from our team will reach out. https://hubs.la/Q01hcPcq0

??IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! ???AM Best TV interviewed Chris Cline, The Big "I" Agents Council for Technology (ACT) Executive Director at ITC Vegas last month. Chris explains ways agencies are leveraging data for decision-making, from evaluating profitability in business lines to talent management and compensation. Watch now: https://hubs.la/Q02Zz8YM0

In August, an Arizona court found a truck driver guilty of negligent homicide for his role in a fiery construction zone wreck on I-10 that caused five deaths. GPS data showed that the driver had accessed four separate TikTok videos within seconds of the crash. Tragedies like this illustrate why the commercial auto market is so difficult to manage. Full article below. https://hubs.la/Q02X7cWx0

????Create a culture of cybersecurity, leverage data for smart decision making, when "We've always done it this way" isn't working and more. ????The November issue of ACT News is now out! Read here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZpPnk0 Subscribe here: https://hubs.la/Q02Zq01q0

Small businesses are the heart of our communities. ?? Get ready to showcase your agency on November 30th this Small Business Saturday. Trusted Choice has refreshed our "Choose Local" campaign to include even more videos along with our social graphics and print ads to help highlight your agency within your community. Download today! https://hubs.ly/Q02Zl47K0

Circa 2015, the InsurTech narrative was, “Independent agents and legacy carriers are largely irrelevant and resistant to change. They will be displaced because all the customer really wants is immediacy and access at their fingertips. We're here to disrupt." As we head into 2025, the new InsurTech narrative is, “We know independent agents are here to stay—and we're here to help." Read the full article in the below! https://hubs.la/Q02X79tx0

Did you miss this one? Watch Roberto Salinas, Business Development Lead from ACT Supporting Partner LULA and ACT's Executive Director Chris Cline explore an increasingly common question as agencies are faced with more technology options than ever before…to build or to buy. Hear relevant examples from inside and outside our industry, discussions of the benefits and risks associated with each option, tips that will help your business work through this complex decision, and some best practices for considering new tech. Watch now: https://hubs.la/Q02ZbpVH0

?? Empowering Independent Agents ?? At the Agents Council for Technology (ACT), we’re dedicated to providing education, insights, and tools that enable independent agents to achieve their strategic goals. But we don’t do it alone. We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our amazing partners who share our mission and are committed to helping independent agencies thrive. Their generous contribution of resources, insights, experiences, talent, and time make everything we do possible. A big thank you to Indio Technologies Inc. for partnering with ACT and supporting our incredible industry! ?? Learn more about Indio Technologies Inc. here: https://hubs.la/Q02YLm-70 ?? Discover all our fantastic supporting partners: https://hubs.la/Q02YLmkN0 ?? Find out more about ACT: https://hubs.la/Q02YLm_P0

??LIVE EVENT THIS AFTERNOON! LIMITED SPACE STILL AVAILABLE ??????Fresh Eyes, Bold Insights: A New View into the Insurance Industry Join the Agents Council for Technology (ACT) as Michael Streit, President of EZLynx shares his observations with Chris Cline, ACT's Executive Director, about technology in the insurance industry. Although he's a relative newcomer to the insurance space, Michael brings a wealth of experiences, insights, and a fresh set of eyes on how technology can better enable agencies to achieve their goals. We'll explore the key strategic pillars that he and the EZLynx team are focused on now and into the future. Come with your questions, we’d love to hear what’s on your mind! We’ll be recording the webinar and will distribute to all registrants, so even if you cannot attend, please register anyway so you don't miss out on this insightful discussion! ??Register Now! https://hubs.la/Q02YPcVj0

If you've ever watched the show “Mad Men," you may have some nostalgia for the Golden Age of advertising. In the 1960s, ad copy and television were the kings of marketing. In 1967, AT&T introduced the 1-800 number and phone call marketing changed forever. For the next 30 years, insurance agencies across the country utilized newspaper ads, phone book listings, billboards and local ads to drive phone call traffic to their agencies. Read the full article to learn more! https://hubs.la/Q02Yz35C0