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The industry\u2019s leading technology experts provide blueprints on disaster planning, cyber security, customer experience and other emerging trends to help your agency.\u00a0ACT is always looking for ways to help you work smarter, save time and market services. With our work groups made up of agency, carrier, and vendor representatives tackling technology workflow issues for you, ACT creates best practices for the independent agency system on cybersecurity, digital\/mobile, future trends, and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resources to Make Technology work for you!<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t
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NEW! Agency AI Labs – your FREE AI program<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
Free AI training built for independent insurance agencies. Practical skills, real workflows, taught by agents who are doing this work. Register once and access everything!
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NEW! Guide to Service Provider Contracts<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
Guidance for agencies on identifying and addressing critical contractual issues when working with third\u2011party service providers.
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NEW! 2026 ACT Tech Trends Report<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
ACT\u2019s 2026 Tech Trends Report brings together insights from independent agents, carriers, and technology providers to highlight what\u2019s shaping the industry right now.
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ACT Roundtable Report – AI, Data, & Connectivity<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
During Ivans Connect in October 2025, the Big \u201cI\u201d Agents Council for Technology (ACT) facilitated roundtable sessions.
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AI Vendor Evaluation Resources<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
Helping you prepare, ask smarter questions, and confidently evaluate AI solutions that align with your goals.
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AI for Independent Agents<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
Discover how you can use AI to save time, make data-driven decisions, and stay competitive\u2014without sacrificing the personal touch your clients value.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sample AI Policy & AI Legal Issues<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
Before rolling out the latest AI tools at your agency, weigh the risks and put an acceptable use policy in place to manage them.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bad Data, Big Impact: A Quick Guide for Independent Agencies<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
Your data impacts every quote, renewal, and relationship. Discover how your team can collaborate for improved data. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Agency Cyber Guide – The Agency Cyber Roadmap<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
Steps to help agencies understand cybersecurity regulatory requirements. From Risk Assessments to Procedures for Disposal of Non-Public Information and everything in between. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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7 Steps to Better Agency Technology Decisions<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
Find practical steps you can take to prepare, evaluate and implement the right solutions for your agency\u2014ensuring your tech investments support your business now and in the future.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Agency Disaster Preparedness Guide<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
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. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A New Era of Marketing with AI for Independent Agents<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
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.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Boost Your Agency’s Online Performance<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
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.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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ACT Remote Work Agreement<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
In conjunction with our ACT \u201cRemote Work Best Practices\u201d document, ACT offers this downloadable \u2018Remote Work Agreement\u2019.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Agency-Customer Texting and E-Delivery Agreements <\/span><\/a><\/h3>
Even before going into our COVID world, customers were expecting \u2018instant\u2019 service \u2013 Via texting & electronic document delivery.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2022 Agency Universe Study – Technology Summary<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
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.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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