As we step into the new year, the importance of cybersecurity remains paramount, especially for independent insurance agencies that handle sensitive client information. While awareness is the first step towards cybersecurity, transforming that awareness into concrete actions is essential to protect your agency from potential threats and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This article from…
As ACT positions Artificial Intelligence as one of our four pillars, we are proud to partner with the Big “I” legal team to provide member agencies with tools and resources to help them manage AI usage in their agencies. Click to see a recent article from Scott Kneeland and get the links to our Member Agency Sample…
Your agency likely has access to newly available automated products or services that could make your agency more efficient and effective. Even if you haven’t actively sought it out, AI is being quickly incorporated into existing technology products and services.
As the insurance industry continues to evolve, the Big “I” is leading the way by investing in cutting-edge technology and fostering innovation through strategic partnerships.
Step into the time capsule! Let’s rewind 25 years and explore the roots of ACT. In this captivating interview, Chris Cline, our current Executive Director, sits down with past ACT leaders Jeff Yates and Ron Berg. They delve into the very beginning, tracing the path from then to now. Remarkably, some of the same issues…
The Agents Council for Technology (ACT), a program under the National Big ‘I” umbrella with a focus on helping agents make strategic technology decisions is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year! After forming in 1999, ACT has grown with the support of over 65 amazing company partners. ACT brings together industry stakeholders in a neutral, collaborative…
Every day we read about more ways nefarious actors find to invade cyber boundaries. A recent Big I article educated me about three new techniques: bluesnarfing, bluejacking, and Sybil attacks. As consumers, we embrace convenience, and having Bluetooth-attached devices is so much easier than connecting a wire. But did you know that digital traffic opens another avenue for cybercriminals to obtain…
ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 30, 2023—The Big “I” is proud to announce that the inaugural Big “I” InsurTech Summit took place on Jan. 20, as part of the Big “I” Winter Meeting in Savannah, Georgia.
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. These are lengthy studies that cover a large array of topics impacting independent agencies and the entire industry. The ACT team has spent time reviewing the content and compiled a…
ALEXANDRIA, VA, December 1, 2022—The Big “I” is proud to announce it will hold its inaugural Big “I” InsurTech Summit on Jan. 20, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia, as part of the Big “I” Winter Meeting which runs Jan. 18-21.