January is an excellent time to review your marketing strategy from the past year and revamp it for the year ahead. The rise of AI-enhanced analytics, virtual assistants, and personalized advertising has made it much easier to reach your ideal customer. These approaches are all about staying ahead of the curve, connecting with clients in … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the technology built around it are already transforming the insurance industry, and it will only get bigger. AI will profoundly impact operations, customer interactions, and risk management practices in the coming years. Here’s a look at some key areas of impact, potential challenges, and the trends to watch for in 2025 … Read more
Independent agencies and brokers rely on sales to survive. Without sales, an agency will lack customers, lose revenue, and have no future. If sales represent the vehicle driving the success of your independent agency, then marketing, specifically community marketing, is that vehicle’s fuel. Community marketing is essential to any independent insurance agency or insurance broker’s … Read more
Whether you’re a seasoned insurance agent or just getting your feet wet in the insurance industry, having a well-designed website is one of the tools that can set your business apart from other agents. Not only does a website serve as your business’s digital identity, but it also has the potential of boosting your credibility … Read more
Since Safeco started offering a website grader for insurance agents, many members of our network have started to reach out for suggestions on how to improve their Google standing and overall web traffic. We created a list of the most common things independent agents can update that can not only improve your Safeco score, but … Read more
The age-old question, “how do I get more leads, generate more sales, and help more customers?” Agents are asking that question more frequently, especially in the current market. We believe Independent Agencies can enhance their lead-generating capabilities by leveraging a digital customer experience, regardless of whether we are social-distancing or back to business as … Read more