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Toops Scoops: How Cold Is Your Cold Calling?
There's a heated discussion about a cold subject going onat the AA&B LinkedIn readers' network.It all started when a reader posted a link to a ...
With a Republican Senate win tipping the Congressional balance away from the Democrats (see "Legislative Roundup"), healthcare reform has officially been relegated to the back burner.
With high-profile cases such as ChoicePoint and TJX acting as a lure, plaintiffs' attorneys are increasingly interested in generating class-action lawsuits for data security breaches.
Floating Away
AA&B spoke with three wholesalers/program administrators specializing in boat, yacht and marina insurance about what they're seeing in the current market and how retail agents and brokers can "shore up" this specialty business until the seas are calm.
Toops Scoops: You're No Fun
To paraphrase the late, great Rodney Dangerfield, independent insurance agents don't get no respect.It's bad enough that a recent career survey ranked your profession below ...
Although independent agents and their carriers command 80 percent of the commercial lines market, they only write 34 percent of personal lines. The newly launched Personal Lines Growth Alliance (PLGA) wants to change all that.
In George Orwell's allegorical novel Animal Farm, the collective's credo was"All animals are equal" -- untilthe leaders change thecredoto"All animals are equal, but some animals ...
Toops Scoops: "More Equal Than Others"?
In George Orwell's allegorical novel Animal Farm, the collective's credo was"All animals are equal" -- untilthe leaders change thecredoto"All animals are equal, but some animals ...
The new Chicago-based Burns & Wilcox Brokerage can service "everything from the large alphabet houses to small shops and all types in between," according to VP Daniel Rossen.
For all of the bad press the insurance industry receives for appearing hidebound, boring and risk averse, the reality of its responsiveness and creativity is evident in the way carriers have responded over the years to pollution liability.
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Resources
Origami Risk
From Origami Risk
The MGA market is more competitive than ever. With new entrants leveraging digital tools and shifting market dynamics, staying ahead requires strategic adaptation. Discover how to refine your approach, embrace innovation, and outperform the competition in 2025.
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Voltaire
From Voltaire
Inefficient P&C claim letters hide significant costs. Discover how the application of AI for claims letters can transform this liability into a strategic asset, automating accurate letter generation for 200%+ ROI and operational efficiency.
Download Resource
ZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Severe convective storms (SCS) caused $56B in insured losses last year, highlighting rising risks and the urgent need for insurers to adapt their risk assessment strategies. This overview explores 2025's trends, La Niña's impact, and how AI-driven, property-level insights can help insurers mitigate losses and improve underwriting.
Download Resource
AgentSync
From AgentSync
This guide explores the biggest pitfalls in Distribution Channel Management and practical steps you can take to reduce risk, streamline operations, and better support your agency relationships.
Download Resource
OneSpan
From OneSpan
Mixed manual and digital onboarding processes often cause customer frustration and lost policyholders. This white paper shows how to fully digitize first-day processes--making them faster, easier, and more secure with key technologies--to help you minimize abandonment and attract new clients.
Download Resource
ZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Explore how AI is reshaping underwriting, pricing, and claims--while meeting rising regulatory expectations. This special guide cuts through the noise to reveal real-world use cases, debunk myths, and offer actionable best practices for responsible implementation.
Download Resource
AgentSync
From AgentSync
Looking to cut appointment costs without risking compliance? Learn how Just-in-Time (JIT) appointments can help carriers save thousands while staying aligned with state regulations.
Download Resource
Laserfiche
From Laserfiche
Insurers face mounting pressure from outdated systems, data silos, and rising customer expectations. Discover how a connected, digital-first approach can improve policyholder experiences, streamline operations, and help meet compliance mandates. This guide offers actionable strategies to modernize value-chain operations and drive business growth.
Download Resource
ZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Traditional roof risk assessment falls short. Ballooning combined ratios demand better methods. This guide reveals how AI and new data sources provide significant lift over traditional models for hail and wind risk.
Download Resource
Verisk
From Verisk
Recovering funds from at-fault parties in auto claims is crucial for insurers, yet subrogation challenges like incomplete data and manual processes slow the process. This guide reveals how claims professionals can streamline subrogation, reduce administrative costs, and maximize recoveries with a more efficient approach. Get the insights you need to speed up claims resolution and improve financial outcomes.
Download Resource
Laserfiche
From Laserfiche
Rising customer expectations, more restrictive regulations, and increased competition are pushing insurers to modernize information management to boost productivity and efficiency. Discover how Intelligent Information Management (IIM) transforms insurance operations--addressing key challenges and delivering measurable ROI by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing customer experiences.
Download Resource
Verisk
From Verisk
Digital media fraud is evolving fast--can your fraud detection strategies keep up? With AI-powered tools making it easier than ever to manipulate claims evidence, insurers must stay ahead of fraudsters. Download this guide to explore the latest digital media fraud tactics that are affecting the industry.
Download Resource
Vortex Weather Insurance
From Vortex Weather Insurance
Rain-related business disruptions can be costly for your clients. Parametric hourly rain insurance offers a proactive approach to mitigate financial losses from weather conditions. This data-driven solution delivers fast, automated payouts when rainfall thresholds are met, ensuring your clients are protected when they need it most.
Download Resource
Vortex Weather Insurance
From Vortex Weather Insurance
Hurricane-related financial risks can leave businesses vulnerable due to gaps found in traditional insurance policies. Parametric hurricane insurance provides a proactive solution for your clients to recover from hurricane-related financial losses quickly. Learn how this innovative coverage model offers transparent payouts based on measurable storm conditions--helping your clients bridge critical financial gaps when they need it most.
Download Resource
EIS
From EIS
Discover how insurers can detect fraudulent claims faster, enhance accuracy, and streamline claims operations.
Download Resource
Origami Risk
From Origami Risk
Avoid Costly Setbacks, Stay on Schedule, and Maximize ROI
Download ResourceOrigami Risk
From Origami Risk
The MGA market is more competitive than ever. With new entrants leveraging digital tools and shifting market dynamics, staying ahead requires strategic adaptation. Discover how to refine your approach, embrace innovation, and outperform the competition in 2025.
Download ResourceVoltaire
From Voltaire
Inefficient P&C claim letters hide significant costs. Discover how the application of AI for claims letters can transform this liability into a strategic asset, automating accurate letter generation for 200%+ ROI and operational efficiency.
Download ResourceZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Severe convective storms (SCS) caused $56B in insured losses last year, highlighting rising risks and the urgent need for insurers to adapt their risk assessment strategies. This overview explores 2025's trends, La Niña's impact, and how AI-driven, property-level insights can help insurers mitigate losses and improve underwriting.
Download ResourceAgentSync
From AgentSync
This guide explores the biggest pitfalls in Distribution Channel Management and practical steps you can take to reduce risk, streamline operations, and better support your agency relationships.
Download ResourceOneSpan
From OneSpan
Mixed manual and digital onboarding processes often cause customer frustration and lost policyholders. This white paper shows how to fully digitize first-day processes--making them faster, easier, and more secure with key technologies--to help you minimize abandonment and attract new clients.
Download ResourceZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Explore how AI is reshaping underwriting, pricing, and claims--while meeting rising regulatory expectations. This special guide cuts through the noise to reveal real-world use cases, debunk myths, and offer actionable best practices for responsible implementation.
Download ResourceAgentSync
From AgentSync
Looking to cut appointment costs without risking compliance? Learn how Just-in-Time (JIT) appointments can help carriers save thousands while staying aligned with state regulations.
Download ResourceLaserfiche
From Laserfiche
Insurers face mounting pressure from outdated systems, data silos, and rising customer expectations. Discover how a connected, digital-first approach can improve policyholder experiences, streamline operations, and help meet compliance mandates. This guide offers actionable strategies to modernize value-chain operations and drive business growth.
Download ResourceZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Traditional roof risk assessment falls short. Ballooning combined ratios demand better methods. This guide reveals how AI and new data sources provide significant lift over traditional models for hail and wind risk.
Download ResourceVerisk
From Verisk
Recovering funds from at-fault parties in auto claims is crucial for insurers, yet subrogation challenges like incomplete data and manual processes slow the process. This guide reveals how claims professionals can streamline subrogation, reduce administrative costs, and maximize recoveries with a more efficient approach. Get the insights you need to speed up claims resolution and improve financial outcomes.
Download ResourceLaserfiche
From Laserfiche
Rising customer expectations, more restrictive regulations, and increased competition are pushing insurers to modernize information management to boost productivity and efficiency. Discover how Intelligent Information Management (IIM) transforms insurance operations--addressing key challenges and delivering measurable ROI by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing customer experiences.
Download ResourceVerisk
From Verisk
Digital media fraud is evolving fast--can your fraud detection strategies keep up? With AI-powered tools making it easier than ever to manipulate claims evidence, insurers must stay ahead of fraudsters. Download this guide to explore the latest digital media fraud tactics that are affecting the industry.
Download ResourceVortex Weather Insurance
From Vortex Weather Insurance
Rain-related business disruptions can be costly for your clients. Parametric hourly rain insurance offers a proactive approach to mitigate financial losses from weather conditions. This data-driven solution delivers fast, automated payouts when rainfall thresholds are met, ensuring your clients are protected when they need it most.
Download ResourceVortex Weather Insurance
From Vortex Weather Insurance
Hurricane-related financial risks can leave businesses vulnerable due to gaps found in traditional insurance policies. Parametric hurricane insurance provides a proactive solution for your clients to recover from hurricane-related financial losses quickly. Learn how this innovative coverage model offers transparent payouts based on measurable storm conditions--helping your clients bridge critical financial gaps when they need it most.
Download ResourceEIS
From EIS
Discover how insurers can detect fraudulent claims faster, enhance accuracy, and streamline claims operations.
Download ResourceOrigami Risk
From Origami Risk
Avoid Costly Setbacks, Stay on Schedule, and Maximize ROI
Download ResourceOrigami Risk
From Origami Risk
The MGA market is more competitive than ever. With new entrants leveraging digital tools and shifting market dynamics, staying ahead requires strategic adaptation. Discover how to refine your approach, embrace innovation, and outperform the competition in 2025.
Download Resource