When we partnered with iptiQ Americas by SwissRe, we knew we wanted to take the opportunity to speak with Phil Walker, CEO of iptiQ, and Bill Suneson, CEO of Bindable for our very first video podcast of UNBIND with Bindable. The premise of UNBIND is to understand, uncover, and really dig into what is happening in insurance and get tangible examples and insights for our audience directly from the leaders in our space. 

We recently conducted research on the future of independent agents and learned 75% of agents believe that investment in technology is critical to their survival. Have you been giving your team the technology tools they need to succeed?

The world was turned upside down a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. It went into lockdown, consumers remained quarantined in their homes, and businesses were forced to adapt and change in order to remain above water. As with most other industries, insurance wasn’t immune to the impacts of COVID-19—carriers, agents, and brokers all needed to drastically change their business models in order to continue to meet customer expectations, retain current clients, and attract new ones. Here are 4 trends we have seen emerge from the pandemic that the insurance industry will continue to embrace post-pandemic. 

This month I am delighted to welcome Bill Suneson, the co-founder and CEO of Bindable.

Quoting and binding policies with InsurTech solutions makes it easy for clients and prospects to do business with you. It also helps your brand build loyalty and profits. 

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, independent insurance agents were uniquely placed within the market. Amid a surge of companies looking to disrupt the industry with a focus on technological innovation and end-to-end digital accessibility, independent agents catered to a demographic that valued a more personalized approach.

As a part of my interview series on the 5 Things you need to know to successfully manage a team, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jean-Marie Lovett.