Joel Zwicker

Joel Zwicker is insurance evangelist at Agency Revolution Suite and formerly an insurance agent at one of Canada's largest independent insurance agencies. He now works to provide independent insurance agents the best marketing tools for their unique needs.

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How Agents Can Provide Value on Climate

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Creating ready-to-go materials for severe weather events that can be used when a disaster arises will streamline processes.

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Specialization: Agents' Vast Growth Opportunity

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There is a huge range of opportunities that are still untapped, just waiting for creative, research-driven, passionate agents to capitalize on.

When Captive Agents Go Independent

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From the client to agents to the carriers, the benefits of going to an independent model are clear -- but the transition is tricky.

3 Ways for Agencies to Improve Cybersecurity

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By preparing agents to be the first line of defense against cybercrime, insurance agencies can change employees from risks to guardians.

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7 Common Mistakes on Innovation

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As generative AI throws many innovation efforts into high gear, here are seven ways that such initiatives have failed in the past.

A Resurgence in Credit Card Fraud

After years of decline, the number of compromised credit cards sold is on pace to exceed 34 million this year, a major reversal.

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Mapping the Intensifying Flood Threat

As climate change transforms destructive floods into a primary peril, insurers and companies with valuable assets in harm's way need better tools. 

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Unlocking Opportunity in the Surety Market

Increased surety usage is anticipated in real estate, renewable energy and healthcare in 2024, as it moves beyond construction.

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Re-Imagining the Actuary in the Gen AI Era

AI will help automate repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, increase efficiency and enable actuaries to function as business strategists.

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D&O Insurance Pricing May Be Inadequate

After aggressive increases helped firms recover from a decade of woeful rates, premiums are declining. The shift may be too much too soon. 

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Cloud, On-Premise or Hybrid?

Selecting the right deployment model for insurance management software is crucial for optimizing operations, ensuring data security and maintaining resilience. 

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Buyer's Guide & Evaluation Checklist for AI-Powered IDP Software

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What to Know About Geospatial Technology

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