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Level-Up Your Management Skills with the Self-Paced CIC Agency Management Course
The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is excited to announce the release of its popular Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Agency Management course in a self-paced format. Complete this course on your time and at a pace that fits your busy …
POSTED APRIL 02, 2026 9:00 AM |
Insurance Agency Automation 101: How EZLynx Solves Common Workflow Problems
Boosting Productivity The Problem: Endless Admin Work Repetitive admin tasks like follow-ups, document attachments, or renewal management can quickly overwhelm your team. These manual processes, while necessary, distract from retention and exceptional customer experience. The Solution: Automating the Busywork EZLynx …
POSTED MARCH 31, 2026 9:00 AM |
What Insurance Agencies Should Know Before Migrating to a New Agency Management System
Most insurance agencies know when their technology is holding them back. Manual processes creep in. Reporting becomes unreliable. Teams start relying on workarounds just to get through the day. Eventually the conversation turns to the same question: Is it time …
POSTED MARCH 26, 2026 9:00 AM |
Who Owns the Customer? Carrier-Agency-Producer-Client Relationships in 2026
And 5 tech priorities for carriers looking to tighten marginal spend As direct-to-consumer insurance products such as embedded and app-driven signups increase, the insurance industry faces a great debate over who owns a customer relationship. Let’s look at current industry …
POSTED MARCH 26, 2026 9:00 AM |
The New CISR High School Virtual Academy Expands Access and Builds the Future Talent Pipeline
Innovation and retirement waves continue to reshape the insurance workforce, impacting both its size and the skills required to succeed. At the same time, the industry has long recognized the need for a strong, diverse emerging talent pipeline. To meet …
POSTED MARCH 25, 2026 9:00 AM |
3 Use Cases for Bulk Terminations
Through much of the year, of course, terminations are fairly singular. They’re one-offs, only happening when an agent leaves their agency or the industry, if someone commits a crime and loses their license, or when someone dies. Yet, there are …
POSTED MARCH 19, 2026 9:00 AM |
5 Reasons Embedded Payments and Premium Finance Are Becoming Core MGA Infrastructure
The insurance industry continues to evolve, and MGAs, wholesalers, and program administrators are under increasing pressure to move faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver better experiences for agents and insureds. As programs scale, operational tension becomes harder to ignore. That’s …
POSTED MARCH 17, 2026 9:00 AM |
Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Names 2026–2027 Leadership for CIC and Academy Boards of Directors
The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance has announced new executive leadership for both the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) Board of Directors and the Risk & Insurance Research Academy Board for the 2026–2027 term. The volunteer leaders serving on …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 9:00 AM |
The 6 Tools Agencies Need Today for Agent-to-Carrier Contracting and Appointments
How agency tech is evolving to meet carrier and agent needs Insurance agencies are under increasing pressure to modernize contracting and appointment workflows. Here, we’re breaking down how agency tech is evolving, and which tools streamline carrier appointments, reduce not-in-good-order …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 9:00 AM |
How The Alliance’s Certified Insurance & Risk Professional (CIRP) Designation Helps New Producers Build Confidence, Credibility, and Early Career Success.
The insurance industry continues to evolve quickly, and agencies face growing pressure to develop producers who can contribute sooner and communicate with confidence. Many new professionals enter the field with enthusiasm but without a clear pathway to build the technical …
POSTED MARCH 12, 2026 9:00 AM |
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