Today, agents are flourishing, according to brand-new research published last week by Property & Casualty 360 and the PIA. They’ve always been a vital part of the insurance distribution ecosystem, but these latest findings show exactly how crucial they are as our industry grows. Two in three agents grew their businesses in 2022, and more than a quarter grew by more than 10%. Even during the pandemic, agents did good business as people turned to their agents as trusted advisors to recommend increased coverage for better protection. Nourishing those relationships with policyholders has given agents this impressive growth as the market has picked up.
Insurers can benefit from this growth so long as they view their agent relationships as a high priority. Year after year, agents have emphasized how important ease of doing business is in their work with carriers. All else being equal between two insurers, ease of doing business is liable to tip the scales. To put it simply, making life easier for agents is good for the bottom line.
Over the next few weeks, we’re zeroing in on quoting as an area where insurers can get a lot of bang for their buck to improve ease of doing business. Quoting is a complex process, especially for more complicated risks. There will always be back and forth between the carrier and the agent and the prospect. What insurers can do is find ways to streamline their processes by reducing friction and touchpoints.
To learn more in the meantime, you can look through our case study library for quoting success stories, like the 85% reduction in quoting time achieved by our client Appalachian Underwriters.
At OwlSurance, we have years of experience working with our insurer and MGA clients to simplify their submissions and streamline their business processes. We help our customers prioritize ease of doing business and provide the technology and insurance know-how to help them get there.
Our next topic: the top pain points and ways forward in the Submission stage, which will help guide you in determining where to prioritize efficiency gains.
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