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ACT News

for September 2020

Tech Trends + Resources for the Independent Agent

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Welcome to ACT News!

Even with the recent releases of our Agency Cyber Guide 3.0, and ADA & Accessibility resource site, the big news is our upcoming virtual Oct 20-22 ACT Meeting – We're combining with the Big 'I' Young Agents and Education Convocation programs to create the “LETs Do This" Virtual Summit (Leadership, Education, Technology). 

This summit will feature three packed days of sessions focused on the evolution of our industry, and how our stakeholders are innovating to drive us forward like never before.  All of this is brought free of charge for you, thanks to our amazing ACT Members, as well as sponsors from the Young Agent and Education programs.

Registration, agenda, and full details can be found HERE

REGISTER NOW TO JOIN US!

SNEAK PEEK: Oct 2020 ACT Meeting
‘Carrier Lessons Learned’ Panel Insights
Following the overall Oct ACT Virtual Meeting theme is the ‘evolution of our industry’.  A key session we are planning is perspectives from several insurance company leaders on lessons learned across this time, providing needed resources at increased speed, as well as discussing what may be to come.  Check out this ‘sneak peek’ with a few tidbits from Rob Freidman of EMC, Carrie Burch of Nationwide, and Joe Meyer of Utica National. Learn More
Why Do We Use Outdated Browsers?
Results of ACT Agent Browser Survey 2020

A number of our carrier partners continue to struggle with support of older, outdated browsers. Likewise, agents continue to use these older browsers for a variety of reasons.  This can cause many issues; security performance, support, and system access difficulties - to name a few. 

To assist with gaining needed insights on this, ACT created and fielded two separate surveys, each with a focus on agents & carrier concerns and requirements.  In this issue, we are sharing some results from the Agent survey.  ACT is continuing to analyze incoming responses and will spearhead discussion to help set direction that can address these issues. 

View the infographic for results from the agent survey.

ACT Insights: Hands Off, But Yet Hands-On
The current state of affairs aside, this continues to be the best time to be an independent agent!  Certainly, consumers and customers want ease of business, but they also want – and need the hands-on guidance and knowledge that only an independent agent can provide.  That’s where marrying the right digital tools with agency expertise can serve and delight customers.  This is true for all stakeholders in our independent insurance distribution channel. Learn More
ACT Work Group Update
As we work toward wrapping up this year, we want to share the status of our open work groups, as well the industry resources created by volunteer members across agents, carriers, vendors, user groups, and association partners.  Note that participation on any work group is open and free to any Big ‘I’ member agent- all that is needed is to send an email to ACT@iiaba.net, indicating which work group(s) you’d like to be a part of.  And don’t feel as though you have to be a tech expert to share and get a lot out of our monthly work group meetings – we’re looking for insights on workflow challenges to solve for.  Also, anyone from our supporting carrier and vendor members is also invited to participate.  Check out this short article for a rundown of our current work groups.  We need you!    Learn More
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Mark Your Calendar

Sep 21-23, 2020
InsureTech Connect 2020
Virtual Conference

Oct 14, 2020
AUGIE Meeting
Virtual Conference

Oct 20, 2020
ACORD Industry First
Virtual Conference

Dec 7-9, 2020
DIGIN Digital Insurance Conference
Location TBD
Austin, TX

May 19-22, 2021
NetVU Accelerate 2021
The Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO


Sep 21-24 & Oct 5-8, 2020
Applied Net 2020
Virtual Conference

Oct 20-22, 2020
ACT/Young Agents/Education
"LET's Do This" Virtual Summit
Free Virtual Conference

Oct 29, 2020
ACORD Connect 2020
Virtual Conference

May 19-22, 2021
ACT Meeting
In conjunction with the NetVU Accelerate National Conference
The Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO


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