Claims Service, Tech, Communication Top Independent Agent Concerns February 26, 2025 By Denise Johnson Claims, communication, and technology are the top three concerns for independent agents when placing new business with a carrier, according...
Safeco to Take Personal Lines Renewal Business of Main Street America November 13, 2024 By Chad Hemenway Liberty Mutual’s Safeco Insurance has agreed to take the personal lines business of Main Street America, marking the second time...
Hippo Sells Majority Stake in First Connect Insurance to Centana Growth Partners November 8, 2024 By Chad Hemenway Insurtech Hippo said it has sold a majority stake in First Connect Insurance Services, a digital platform for independent agents....
75% of Independent Agencies Report Revenue Gains From 2022-23 September 27, 2024 Despite challenging conditions, 75% of independent insurance agencies saw revenue gains from 2022 to 2023, according to the 2024 Agency...
Hippo’s First Connect Partners With Root Insurance on Quote and Bind Process September 5, 2024 First Connect Insurance Services and Root Insurance said they are partnering to offer API-powered quote and bind capabilities to independent...
Insurtech Root, Goosehead Partner on Tech Integration for Independent Agents August 27, 2024 Root, Inc., parent company of Root Insurance Company, has partnered with personal lines insurance agency Goosehead Insurance, Inc. on a...
New Survey Reveals How Independent Agents Are Adapting to the Hard Market March 4, 2024 The hard market has independent agents “going the extra mile” to prioritize client communication, retention, technology and team morale. Trusted...
Destination Progressive… or One of These Other Carriers February 29, 2024 By Susanne Sclafane Commissions are more certain than insurance losses. Those were not exactly the words that a Progressive executive used when he...
As More Shop Around, Many Insurance Consumers Unaware of Rate Factors December 13, 2023 According to a new survey released today by Trusted Choice—the national consumer brand representing the members of the Independent Insurance...
Insurtech Startup QuoteWell Comes Out of Stealth With $15M in Series A Funding October 25, 2023 Tech-enabled commercial insurance wholesale brokerage QuoteWell announced its public launch to serve independent retail agents. Founded in 2021, the insurtech...