Jerry Thacker

Jerry Thacker is regional vice president and an agency growth coach for AHA Insurance Network.

Thacker is instrumental in providing continuous mentorship and coaching for member agencies, helping agents to optimize the resources provided by AHA to maximize their growth and success.

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Navigating the Complexities of Venue Insurance

Jerry Thacker

Many agents shy away from venues as a specialty, but there is great opportunity for those who take the time to understand the sector.

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Strategies for Independent Agents

Jerry Thacker

Strategic targeting of commercial sectors with consistent hit ratios can lead to more efficient prospecting and, ultimately, higher conversion rates.

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Inflation Remains Insurers' Top Concern

By Paul Carroll

The International Insurance Society's annual survey found inflation is the biggest concern for executives worldwide for the third year in a row, while AI surged as a priority.

Social Inflation: Decades of Insurance Litigation Abuse

The insurance industry can no longer rely on current strategies and responses to this threat, nor can it continue to absorb and pass along the associated costs to policyholders. 

Lessons From COVID-19 for Life Insurers

Four years on from COVID-19, life insurers have a key opportunity to assess the accuracy of their risk models and better prepare for the next global pandemic. 

Laying the Groundwork for AI

For insurers, investing in automation today is an investment in AI tomorrow. 

AI and Skills-Based Hiring

Skills-based hiring and skills-based salary levels can mean better results and access to a wider pool of talent at a time when AI is increasing the pace of change.

The Need for Agility in Insurance

37% of insurance companies acknowledge their resilience and agility are weak -- and firms that exhibit strong adaptability outperform competitors by up to 50%. 

Insurance’s AI Equation Doesn’t Work Without Trust

AI requires using guardrails to account for technical limitations, leveraging GenAI’s strength at hyper-personalized interaction and ensuring human agents remain in the service flow.

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