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Grow Your Agency with the Right Technology.
Discover resources and insights designed to help independent agents make the most of technology investments.
Technology that works for independent agents.
Technology should drive your agency forward—not hold it back. From automation and efficiency to cybersecurity and digital marketing, we offer the tools, insights and resources you need to use technology strategically and stay ahead of the curve.
The Big “I” Agents Council for Technology empowers independent agents to use technology strategically. ACT connects agents with peers, carriers, and technology leaders through events, webinars, and workgroups—delivering practical tools and insights built for real agency needs.
Resources to Make Technology work for you!
NEW! AI for Independent Agents
Discover how you can use AI to save time, make data-driven decisions, and stay competitive—without sacrificing the personal touch your clients value.
Sample AI Policy & AI Legal Issues
Before rolling out the latest AI tools at your agency, weigh the risks and put an acceptable use policy in place to manage them.
Bad Data, Big Impact: A Quick Guide for Independent Agencies
Your data impacts every quote, renewal, and relationship. Discover how your team can collaborate for improved data.
Agency Cyber Guide – The Agency Cyber Roadmap
Steps to help agencies understand cybersecurity regulatory requirements. From Risk Assessments to Procedures for Disposal of Non-Public Information and everything in between.
7 Steps to Better Agency Technology Decisions
Find practical steps you can take to prepare, evaluate and implement the right solutions for your agency—ensuring your tech investments support your business now and in the future.
Agency Disaster Preparedness Guide
Disasters, whether natural or otherwise, can strike at any time and without notice. Prepare your employees, physical office, data, systems and clients with procedures for when disaster strikes.
A New Era of Marketing with AI for Independent Agents
Learn how to harness the power of AI tools for marketing and beyond, so your agency can be at the forefront of the rapidly evolving insurance landscape.
Boost Your Agency’s Online Performance
The Digital Performance Hub helps independent agencies enhance their digital presence, improve SEO and attract more clients. Get expert insights, tools and resources to make your agency more competitive in the digital space.
ACT Remote Work Agreement
In conjunction with our ACT “Remote Work Best Practices” document, ACT offers this downloadable ‘Remote Work Agreement’.
Agency-Customer Texting and E-Delivery Agreements
Even before going into our COVID world, customers were expecting ‘instant’ service – Via texting & electronic document delivery.
2022 Agency Universe Study – Technology Summary
2022 was a big year of research as the Big I executed the Future One Agency Universe Study, Best Practices Study, and Market Share Report.
Independent Agent Magazine
Tech & Trends Tools.
ACT News.
About the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology.
We are passionate about helping independent agents embrace technology to execute their unique business strategies.
ACT brings together agents, carriers, tech providers, and industry groups through events, webinars, and workgroups to share insights and deliver resources to Big “I” members.
Watch and Learn with ACT
Technology Experts answer a Key question in 2 minutes or less.
Video: Data Ownership
Paul Moyes, Vice President of Sales at HawkSoft, shares key insights on what agencies should prioritize when it comes to their data. At the end, you’ll find a helpful resource to guide your conversations with tech providers about data ownership – don’t miss it.
Video: Data Discipline
Kevin Wheeler, Eastern Advisory Manager at Angela Adams Consulting, highlights why setting clear expectations for data handling—and regularly auditing those processes—can significantly strengthen your agency’s operations and accountability.
Video: Smart Tech Questions
Becky Monfre, Vice President of Partner Experience for Coterie Insurance some questions agencies should ask a technology provider when deciding if their solution is the right fit.
Video: Reclaim Time with AI
Roberto Salinas, Head of Business Development for GAIL, encourages agents to consider the irreplaceable value of our time by asking: “Can AI assist in reclaiming this precious resource?”
Video: Smart Cyber Choices
Aaron Wagner, Director of Cybersecurity Solutions at Rhodian Group, advises us to think differently when making cybersecurity technology decisions.
Video: Better Tech Decisions
Paul Moyes, Vice President of Sales, HawkSoft, shares the right way to ask questions when making technology decisions.
Video: Data & Your AMS
Kevin Wheeler, Eastern Advisory Manager at Angela Adams Consulting, explains the importance of knowing how your agency management system handles your data.
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