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How do analysts perceive what carriers are doing to help independent agents thrive from a technology perspective? We set out to find the answers while also sharing a how-to success story from Grange Insurance.
No market is more competitive in the insurance world than personal lines. We don’t need any more proof of this than the onslaught of advertisements on television for our favorite insurers.
I regularly speak to all of the leading insurance technology analysts in the market. Even with all that communication, I couldn’t possibly tell you which one is the best. But someone else took a shot at rating them.
Grange Insurance has been in full development of its agency automation program for almost two decades, according to Sherri Rarey, assistant vice president, agency interface for the carrier.
There is no more competitive market in the insurance world than personal lines. We don’t need any more examples of this than the amount of time we spend watching advertisements on television for our favorite insurers.
Frank Petersmark, CIO advocate for X by 2, a software architecture consultancy, believes there is a natural friction there between agents and carriers when it comes to keying in data.
Manual processes are eliminated—and compliance issues resolved—thanks to software.
When I first started with this magazine, a decision was made that the focus of our articles would be on what insurance carriers have to say, along with a few consultant and analyst types.
Celent CIO survey examines pressures, priorities for carriers.
Carriers and vendors have both heard enough horror stories about software implementation to chill even Steven King’s blood. Turning those stories into fairytale endings has required a better approach—from both sides—that makes vendors and carriers long-term partners.
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ZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Roof age is one of the most critical factors in property insurance, yet it?s also one of the most unreliable. For years, insurers have relied on self-reported or agent-supplied data that is often inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. This report reveals how an AI-powered, multi-source approach provides the truth about roof age and its impact on risk.
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ECHO
From ECHO
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ECHO
From ECHO
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REInsurePro
From REInsurePro
The rental market is evolving. This guide equips agents to navigate the complexities of insuring short-term rentals, flips, and vacant properties, helping you avoid coverage gaps and better serve real estate investor clients.
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From REInsurePro
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ePayPolicy
From ePayPolicy
Manual back-office processes can slow you down and cap your MGA's growth. Discover how top MGAs are winning back margins by automating payments and eliminating the costly churn in their cash flow. This guide will help you unlock your true scaling potential.
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ePayPolicy
From ePayPolicy
Disconnected payment systems create friction, stall cash flow, and increase audit risk for MGAs, carriers, and agencies. This guide explores the insurance payment ecosystem and how to fix bottlenecks without a total infrastructure remodel.
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ECHO
From ECHO
With 79% of organizations impacted by payment fraud, legacy systems are failing to keep pace. This guide explores nine critical questions to help insurance organizations modernize their defenses and protect against today's threats.
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ZestyAI
From ZestyAI
For years, competitive analysis has centered on pricing. But filings now show a deeper shift underway -- one that's harder to see, slower to benchmark, and far more durable. This special report analyzes millions of regulatory filings to reveal how the modern insurance contract is being rewritten, and what it means for your competitive position.
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One Inc
From One Inc
The auto claims process is a critical moment of truth for insurers. This report reveals the key drivers of claimant satisfaction, from communication to payment speed, and provides data-backed insights on how to build lasting customer loyalty.
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From ZestyAI
After three consecutive years of record-breaking severe convective storm (SCS) losses, the risk landscape has changed. This report provides critical insights into the drivers of these losses and what insurers must know to protect portfolios in 2026.
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One Inc
From One Inc
Insurers are facing converging challenges. From AI and climate risk to economic volatility, this report explores the 12 key trends defining 2026. You'll discover the strategic insights you need to navigate complexity and stay competitive.
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American Integrity Insurance
From American Integrity Insurance
The P&C market is stabilizing, but new challenges and opportunities are emerging. This whitepaper outlines the key market, loss, distribution, and regulatory trends to help independent agents adapt, position effectively, and grow profitably.
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Homeowners of America
From Homeowners of America
Technology and data are transforming the insurance landscape. This white paper outlines how independent agents can strengthen their relationships and grow their book of business through stronger insights, more purposeful strategy, and modern tools.
Download Resource
ePayPolicy
From ePayPolicy
Paper payments are driving significant losses through hidden costs, manual labor, and compliance risks. This guide reveals the true financial drain of manual workflows and provides a clear path to digital payment optimization to boost your bottom line.
Download Resource
ZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Non-weather water damage is a top peril eroding profitability for insurers, and traditional risk models fall short. This guide explores how AI-powered, property-level data can improve underwriting, pricing accuracy, and proactive risk mitigation.
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
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 ResourceZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Roof age is one of the most critical factors in property insurance, yet it?s also one of the most unreliable. For years, insurers have relied on self-reported or agent-supplied data that is often inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. This report reveals how an AI-powered, multi-source approach provides the truth about roof age and its impact on risk.
Download ResourceECHO
From ECHO
As payment fraud grows more sophisticated, legacy systems struggle to keep pace. This guide offers expert perspectives on risk and security, outlining nine critical questions to help you protect your healthcare or insurance payments.
Download ResourceECHO
From ECHO
P&C insurers invest heavily in technology but still rely on multiple systems for claims payments. This brief outlines how a single, integrated solution can streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve the claimant experience.
Download ResourceREInsurePro
From REInsurePro
The rental market is evolving. This guide equips agents to navigate the complexities of insuring short-term rentals, flips, and vacant properties, helping you avoid coverage gaps and better serve real estate investor clients.
Download ResourceREInsurePro
From REInsurePro
The real estate investment sector is booming, bringing a surge of clients who need more than just a basic property policy. Learn how to anticipate their coverage needs, bridge the knowledge gap, and position your agency as an indispensable partner as they grow their portfolios.
Download ResourceePayPolicy
From ePayPolicy
Manual back-office processes can slow you down and cap your MGA's growth. Discover how top MGAs are winning back margins by automating payments and eliminating the costly churn in their cash flow. This guide will help you unlock your true scaling potential.
Download ResourceePayPolicy
From ePayPolicy
Disconnected payment systems create friction, stall cash flow, and increase audit risk for MGAs, carriers, and agencies. This guide explores the insurance payment ecosystem and how to fix bottlenecks without a total infrastructure remodel.
Download ResourceECHO
From ECHO
With 79% of organizations impacted by payment fraud, legacy systems are failing to keep pace. This guide explores nine critical questions to help insurance organizations modernize their defenses and protect against today's threats.
Download ResourceZestyAI
From ZestyAI
For years, competitive analysis has centered on pricing. But filings now show a deeper shift underway -- one that's harder to see, slower to benchmark, and far more durable. This special report analyzes millions of regulatory filings to reveal how the modern insurance contract is being rewritten, and what it means for your competitive position.
Download ResourceOne Inc
From One Inc
The auto claims process is a critical moment of truth for insurers. This report reveals the key drivers of claimant satisfaction, from communication to payment speed, and provides data-backed insights on how to build lasting customer loyalty.
Download ResourceZestyAI
From ZestyAI
After three consecutive years of record-breaking severe convective storm (SCS) losses, the risk landscape has changed. This report provides critical insights into the drivers of these losses and what insurers must know to protect portfolios in 2026.
Download ResourceOne Inc
From One Inc
Insurers are facing converging challenges. From AI and climate risk to economic volatility, this report explores the 12 key trends defining 2026. You'll discover the strategic insights you need to navigate complexity and stay competitive.
Download ResourceAmerican Integrity Insurance
From American Integrity Insurance
The P&C market is stabilizing, but new challenges and opportunities are emerging. This whitepaper outlines the key market, loss, distribution, and regulatory trends to help independent agents adapt, position effectively, and grow profitably.
Download ResourceHomeowners of America
From Homeowners of America
Technology and data are transforming the insurance landscape. This white paper outlines how independent agents can strengthen their relationships and grow their book of business through stronger insights, more purposeful strategy, and modern tools.
Download ResourceePayPolicy
From ePayPolicy
Paper payments are driving significant losses through hidden costs, manual labor, and compliance risks. This guide reveals the true financial drain of manual workflows and provides a clear path to digital payment optimization to boost your bottom line.
Download ResourceZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Non-weather water damage is a top peril eroding profitability for insurers, and traditional risk models fall short. This guide explores how AI-powered, property-level data can improve underwriting, pricing accuracy, and proactive risk mitigation.
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 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 ResourceZestyAI
From ZestyAI
Roof age is one of the most critical factors in property insurance, yet it?s also one of the most unreliable. For years, insurers have relied on self-reported or agent-supplied data that is often inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. This report reveals how an AI-powered, multi-source approach provides the truth about roof age and its impact on risk.
Download Resource