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Building Targeted Prospect Lists from Public Resources

By ISC Editor | November 25, 2024

Reaching the right audience is critical to running successful marketing campaigns. Whether you’re targeting truckers for Liability insurance, restaurant owners for General Liability (GL) and Excess coverage, or homebuyers for Homeowners insurance, the journey starts with a solid customer list. Public resources can be a goldmine for building niche-targeted lists, giving you a competitive edge…

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A Look Inside ISC’s Wholesale Division

A Look Inside ISC’s Wholesale Division

March 30, 2023
ISC provides agents with several exclusive programs that distinguish us in the market. We also have a Wholesale Division primarily focusing on providing a broader product base outside our program business offerings. “Through our Wholesale Division, agents have access to valuable markets from our various partners,” says Dan Matteoni, ISC Vice President, Production. This includes ...
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Why SEO Matters for Insurance Agents — and 3 Steps to Improve Your Ranking

Why SEO Matters for Insurance Agents — and 3 Steps to Improve Your Ranking

March 30, 2023
Why SEO Matters for Insurance Agents – and 3 Steps to Improve Your Ranking As an insurance agent, finding and maintaining relationships with clients is at the forefront of your business. And in today’s Internet-driven world, search engine optimization (SEO) is crucial when it comes to connecting with the modern customer. In order to stand out ...
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ISCX: Our Next-Generation Platform

ISCX: Our Next-Generation Platform

March 13, 2023
Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC), a data and tech-forward, multi-line insurance program administrator, is continually working on enhancing the customer experience for our broker partners. To this end, we are developing a new platform, ISCX, to host native and non-native programs and products, enabling brokers and wholesalers to access ISC from one central point for all ...
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The Benefit of CRMs

The Benefit of CRMs

March 9, 2023
The right technology can make or break a company in today's fast-paced business world. But how do you know which services are worth the investment? When it comes to the world of insurance, CRM – customer relationship management – software can provide a massive range of benefits. From streamlining your customer service to providing detailed insights, ...
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Covering Events – From One to Many – Is Easy with Abacus

Covering Events – From One to Many – Is Easy with Abacus

March 9, 2023
Thirty-two million people in the U.S. attend festivals each year. Concert and event promotion has grown at a CAGR of 9.1%, to $65 billion from 2018 to 2023, according to IBIS World. In addition, there is an average of two million weddings in the U.S. annually, according to ZIPPIA. These statistics reflect the robust event ...
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ChatGPT: Everything You Need to Know About the AI Chatbot

ChatGPT: Everything You Need to Know About the AI Chatbot

March 9, 2023
ChatGPT: you’ve likely heard this word thrown around quite a bit over the last few months. Is it a robot? Is it…alive? How smart is it? Is it coming for my job? ChatGPT is the newest Internet obsession, and we’re here to share everything you need to know about the hottest AI chatbot on the ...
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Top 4 Factors That Impact Commercial Business Insurance Costs

Top 4 Factors That Impact Commercial Business Insurance Costs

March 24, 2022
There are several factors that go into determining commercial insurance premiums for businesses to protect against lawsuits, property damage, accidents, and other events and hazards that may arise. The following are four factors used to calculate how much business insurance will cost. 1. Business Operation A business’s operation plays a significant factor in the rates being charged ...
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AI And Machine Learning: Game-Changing For Insurance Industry

AI And Machine Learning: Game-Changing For Insurance Industry

March 22, 2022
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming the insurance industry in a number of critical ways. AI is a branch of computer science that develops machines to mimic human intelligence and solve problems faster and more accurately than we can. Traditionally, AI works by analyzing a set of inputs and producing the right ...
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Top Insurtech Trends For 2022

Top Insurtech Trends For 2022

March 22, 2022
Insurtech is the application of technological innovations specifically designed to improve the efficiency of today’s insurance model. Insurtech solutions enable products to be priced more competitively by utilizing technologies such as AI and data analytics. These solutions are being widely adopted by insurers and MGAs in order to achieve lower-cost, better, and faster operational results. ...
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What’s on the Reading List for Business Leaders?

What’s on the Reading List for Business Leaders?

February 8, 2022
What’s on the Reading List for Business Leaders? While business leaders have plenty on their plate, most carve out the time to read memoirs, interviews, and nonfiction books to discover the different perspectives and journeys of other C-suite professionals, entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders. A deep dive into someone else’s experience can provide some valuable takeaways and ...
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Construction Market Trends 2022

Construction Market Trends 2022

February 4, 2022
Outlook for the Residential Construction Sector On the heels of the pandemic, residential construction activity spiked in mid-2020 and throughout 2021 in a quest by consumers for more living and outdoor space. However, at the same time, there have been challenges in the residential construction market to meet consumer demand – from the rising cost of ...
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Inside the Supply-Chain Disruption

Inside the Supply-Chain Disruption

February 3, 2022
Inside the Supply-Chain Disruption The pandemic impacted many aspects of our economy, including exposing and exacerbating a supply chain that was already vulnerable as a result of infrastructure issues and decades of very lean inventories held by companies in order to limit their costs. Once the pandemic-related lockdown hit in 2020, people spent more time at ...
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