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Investigations to Legislation: Florida Lawmakers Weighing Insurance Industry Changes

Insurance Journal

Florida legislative leaders, facing increasing pressure from the public and the press, this week pledged to investigate property insurers’ financial structures. And bills filed before the 2025 Legislature began this week also would require executive pay disclosure by carriers, along …

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Viewpoint: How Will the California FAIR Plan Fare, and What’s Next for Independent Agents?

Insurance Journal

If there is a single bright spot to be found in the aftermath of the costliest wildfire in California’s history, it is that both the property/casualty insurance industry and the independent agents who serve as its personal point of contact …

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Video Marketing Trends in the Insurance Industry: Engaging Audiences & Building Trust

Insurance Journal

The insurance industry, traditionally rooted in face-to-face interactions and extensive documentation, is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of video marketing. As digital communication becomes the norm, retail insurance agents, wholesalers, MGAs, carriers and insurtechs increasingly turn to video …

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Young Agents: Last Chance to Share Your Thoughts on Insurance Industry

Insurance Journal

Are you a young insurance agent, 40 years old or younger? Do you know a young insurance agent? This is the final call for participating in this year’s Young Insurance Agents Opinion Survey! The deadline for participating is April 1.

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Innovating Insurance Distribution: The Role of Managing General Agents, Managing General Underwriters and Program Administrators

Insurance Journal

In the insurance industry, managing general agents (MGAs), managing general underwriters (MGUs), and program administrators (PAs) fill a critical role in facilitating the distribution and administration of specialized insurance products. This post is part of a series sponsored by Dyad.

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Viewpoint: Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprises Offer Insurers Competitive Edge

Insurance Journal

The growing adoption of data-driven underwriting and predictive analytics has given delegated underwriting authority enterprises (DUAEs) a competitive advantage within the insurance industry, with technology serving as a cornerstone for many of these operations. An AM Best survey of its …

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API 101: Functionality & Benefits for the Insurance Industry

Zywave

Benefits of APIs in the Insurance Industry APIs offer numerous benefits to the insurance industry, enhancing efficiency, customer experience, and data management. Enhanced Customer Experience Personalization: APIs allow for personalized agent and even client interactions by integrating data from various sources.