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Agents with Farmers Business Insurance have access to a Web-based tool that helps determine potential eligibility before contacting prospective customers--saving both the customer and the agent time an
The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents has announced that Larry Willis has been elected vice-chair of PIA Services, Inc., one of its for-profit subsidiaries dedicated to providing
Wyman, Green & Blalock Inc. insurance agency, a fixture in Bradenton for nearly 100 years, is being bought by BB&T Insurance Services, the nation's seventh largest insurance broker. Terms of the
Free home inspections were scheduled to begin in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, and Sarasota counties for nearly 3,300 homeowners who applied through the My Safe Florida Home program. The program,
U.S. News and World Report and the National Committee for Quality Assurance have published their annual ranking of America's best health plans. The research involved a study of 684 different plans in
Tom Gallagher is gone, and Alex Sink - a relatively new face in Tallahassee - is in as CFO. However, there are still some "old pros" around in the legislature. Senator Bill Posey (R - Rockledge), is
In perhaps his last parting shot at the industry as New York's attorney general, Eliot Spitzer rocked the insurance world by notifying four major insurers that they are no longer allowed to dole out b
Spitzer Goes Out With A Bang!
In perhaps his last parting shot at the industry as New York's attorney general, Eliot Spitzer's office rocked the insurance world today by notifying four ...
The fourth largest auto insurer in California said it plans to reduce rates as much as 7 percent, becoming the first carrier to implement new regulations that reduce a driver's location as a rating fa
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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
Discover how one mid-sized P&C carrier was able to quickly and accurately draft claims letters using AI to boost efficiency and savings while reducing compliance risk.
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Vortex Weather Insurance
From Vortex Weather Insurance
When adverse weather hits, traditional insurance policies often leave clients vulnerable. Discover how parametric weather insurance offers an innovative, data-driven solution that complements traditional policies--ensuring your clients are protected no matter the risk. This white paper explains how to differentiate your services, fill coverage gaps, and tap into new markets that will help you expand your book of business.
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RPS | Risk Placement Services
From RPS | Risk Placement Services
The Executive Lines insurance market is evolving with new trends in competition, capacity, and underwriting becoming more prominent. To stay ahead in this dynamic market, you must understand these key trends and their implications. This analysis will equip you with the insights you need to secure optimal coverage for your clients in 2025 and beyond.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
Discover how one mid-sized P&C carrier was able to quickly and accurately draft claims letters using AI to boost efficiency and savings while reducing compliance risk.
Download ResourceVortex Weather Insurance
From Vortex Weather Insurance
When adverse weather hits, traditional insurance policies often leave clients vulnerable. Discover how parametric weather insurance offers an innovative, data-driven solution that complements traditional policies--ensuring your clients are protected no matter the risk. This white paper explains how to differentiate your services, fill coverage gaps, and tap into new markets that will help you expand your book of business.
Download ResourceRPS | Risk Placement Services
From RPS | Risk Placement Services
The Executive Lines insurance market is evolving with new trends in competition, capacity, and underwriting becoming more prominent. To stay ahead in this dynamic market, you must understand these key trends and their implications. This analysis will equip you with the insights you need to secure optimal coverage for your clients in 2025 and beyond.
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 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 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