Agent advisory committees are nothing new to the insurance industry, but it was nonetheless interesting to read about Progressive's plan to start a technology advisory board.

The board will help Progressive's independent agency force achieve better understanding and control over areas such as mobile platforms, social media, and IT.

Agencies are following technology trends closely, but smaller agencies aren't likely to have the insight into what technology can do for them that carriers with extensive IT budgets—such as Progressive—can offer.

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