Technology can accelerate MGAs’​ speed to market – but how?

Winning MGAs know that technology plays a vital role today in gaining competitive advantage, but with so many options out there it’s often hard to know which path to take.

I first learned this at Sequel, now Verisk Specialty Business Solutions, where we developed a portal, and then at Aon, where for three years I developed and launched new products to market. Since joining Novidea, I have gained further valuable insights into how to use innovative and disruptive technology to make this happen.

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Five Ways for Independent Agents and MGAs to Thrive in a Recession

Depending on which experts and futurists you believe, were either hurtling toward a recession or witnessing a post-pandemic market correction. Some are even saying the recession is already here. The insurance industry is all about mitigating risk, and preparing for an economic downturn is no different. Smart, independent agencies and MGAs should plan their strategies now for navigating the potentially rough waters ahead. Whether the recession is protracted or a short dip, agents and brokers can make many pre-emptive operational changes over the next few months to keep them well-positioned and even strengthen their bottom lines.

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TINtech and Hybrid Working. Musings of an Introvert

For the majority of the audience, #TINtech London was the first f2f event in a couple of years. For me, Ive spent many years communicating from behind my screen (nothing to do with the pandemic, I may add. Im just an introvert whose day job didnt require me to actually meet with real humans in the flesh), so this was my first in-person event for several years.

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Why ‘Broking on the Move’ matters

Over the last couple of years, forward-thinking insurance brokers have accelerated their digital transformation efforts, initially driven by their need to work from anywhere. These early adopters are now reaping the rewards as their new cloud-based solutions are enabling Broking on the Move.

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