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Independent Agents Divided on Digital Experience
The annual survey of independent insurance agents from Channel Harvest Research shows insurance at a crossroads when it comes to ease of doing business and a divergence between agents who value the personal touch and those who promote self-service. Nearly 2,000 agency staff — from principals to producers to CSRs — participated in the survey […]
SterlingRisk Programs Partners With Elpha Secure To Launch Sterling New Age Cyber
The need for robust cybersecurity coverage has never been greater as businesses of all sizes find themselves increasingly dependent on technology and the vulnerabilities of a remote workforce. To help meet the challenge, SterlingRisk Programs, a division of SterlingRisk Insurance, has partnered with the cybersecurity insurance company Elpha Secure to launch Sterling New Age Cyber. […]
Big I, Namic, Apcia Unveil “Customer Focused” Federal Pandemic Protection Plan
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc. (Big “I”) unveiled a new customer-focused proposal for a federal program tailored specifically to help businesses meet the financial challenges from future pandemics. The industry-backed Business Continuity Protection Program (BCPP) would provide revenue replacement assistance for payroll, employee benefits, and operating expenses following a presidential viral emergency declaration.
Zurich N. America brings Apprenticeship Program to NYC
Zurich North America is expanding its professional apprenticeship program from its Chicagoland headquarters to its downtown New York City office, with the Borough of Manhattan Community College as the education provider. Zurich’s earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship program, launched at its Schaumburg headquarters in 2016, is designed to attract diverse talent to the insurance industry while providing a […]
