Latest Productivity Headlines
All the headlines from our Productivity Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Labor Market Stays Resilient, but Workers Less Productive in Q1
May 12 2025 // The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply as the spring break-related boost from the prior week faded, suggesting the labor market continued to chug along, though risks are...
Unlocking the Power of RQB and AI for MGAs and Wholesalers: Enhancing Efficiency with Expert Insured
Apr 29 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. In today’s highly competitive insurance market, MGAs and wholesalers require more than just basic management tools. They need intelligent, scalable solutions...
Revolutionizing Policy Management for MGAs and Wholesalers: How Expert Insured Drives Efficiency Across the Board
Apr 12 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. Managing policies within a multi-carrier distribution model can be a complex and resource-intensive task for MGAs and wholesalers. The need to oversee the entire...
Boosting Client Service Efficiency for Independent Agents: Transform Your Agency with EZLynx Account Summarization
Mar 21 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. It’s no secret that the insurance industry has been grappling with a talent shortage, and it’s creating some big challenges—especially for independent...
Alabama DOI Gives Deputy Commissioners New Responsibilities in Efficiency Move
Jan 29 2025 // Two deputy commissioners at the Alabama Department of Insurance will take on new roles in an effort to improve efficiency and outreach at the agency, Commissioner Mark Fowler announced Tuesday. Chapman, left, and Fiore...
Unlocking Efficiency in Life Insurance Renewals: The Hidden Cost of Manual License Verifications
Dec 16 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Keeping insurance producers’ licenses and appointments compliant is a critical responsibility shared by nearly everyone in the insurance distribution channel....
Leveraging Automation in BPO to Drive Insurance Efficiency and Innovation
Sep 30 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. The insurance industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the adoption of automation in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). By integrating technologies...
Harnessing AI OCR Technology for Efficient Data Extraction
Sep 5 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. In today’s digital age, data is the lifeblood of the insurance industry. Accurate and efficient data extraction is crucial for streamlining operations, reducing...
AI-Intensive Sectors Are Seeing Productivity Surge: PwC
May 21 2024 // The types of business which are most likely to use artificial intelligence are seeing growth in workers’ productivity that is almost five times faster than elsewhere, raising hopes for a boost to the broader economy,...
Revolutionizing Insurance Distribution: Efficiency and Innovation through API Integration and Data Utilization
May 8 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Dyad. In the dynamic landscape of insurance distribution, the convergence of efficiency and innovation is reshaping traditional workflows and elevating user experiences. Amidst...
ALKEME in California Undergoing ‘Regional Alignment’ to Improve Efficiency
Apr 4 2024 // ALKEME in California announced the creation off two regions called West – North region and the West – South/South Pacific region for its operations as part of actions the firm said will enhance operations, speed...
Enhancing Efficiency and Growth: The Role of Outsourcing in Insurance
Apr 1 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Dyad. In today’s fast-paced business environment there is a common theme whether you are a retail agency, wholesaler, or MGA: You are continually seeking ways to streamline...
How to Efficiently Manage Variable Lines Brokers
Jul 19 2023 // This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. At its fundamental level, compliance is about making sure the people you have selling products are authorized to sell them, and are doing it right away AND the right...
Lose Job, Gain Productivity
May 8 2023 // The traditional job as we know it is slowly being replaced by skills-based work models. Could the shift help you recapture productivity? When it rains, it pours. The labor market was already strained in some industries...
Guide Flags Areas of Efficiency, Danger for Carrier Management of Producer Lifecycle
Nov 1 2022 // This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Appointments, terminations, license verification – the duties of compliance never end, and insurance carriers making a sincere effort to keep up can be quickly...
The Future of P/C Underwriting: Shifting From Innovation to Operational Efficiency
Oct 13 2022 // With rising inflation and the prospects of a recession on the horizon, the present macroeconomic environment is forcing property/casualty underwriters to adapt to new technologies and sources of data. All the while,...
Swiss Re Partners with Insurtech Claim Genius for Efficient Motor Claims Using AI
Sep 22 2021 // Swiss Re is partnering with Claim Genius, an insurtech that provides artificial intelligence (AI) insurance claims solutions, to enhance motor claims efficiencies with real-time damage assessment and...
How Transportation Could Be Safer, Cleaner and Cost Efficient by 2050
Jul 13 2021 // A Cornell University-led research team has calculated that by the year 2050, vehicle electrification, driverless cars and ride sharing could prevent 5,500 premature deaths and save $58 billion annually, while...
How 3D Technology is Deepening Claims Efficiency in Insurance
May 26 2021 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv The use of 3D technology has been a topic of discussion in insurance for years, but for an industry that is historically slow to adopt technological change, its impact has not yet been as...
Remote Workforce to Double in 2021 Due to Improved Productivity: CIO Survey
Oct 26 2020 // The percentage of workers around the world that is permanently working from home is expected to double in 2021 as productivity has increased during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey from U.S.-based Enterprise...
