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From Declined Business to Managed Distribution: Rethinking the Value of Unwritten Demand

From Declined Business to Managed Distribution: Rethinking the Value of Unwritten Demand
June 16, 2026 | By: Mary Clare Riordan

Every carrier has demand it cannot or should not write. Choosing not to put a prospect on the books because a risk falls outside underwriting guidelines, product availability, portfolio strategy, capacity considerations, or broader risk management objectives is the reality of disciplined underwriting. The breakdown occurs when too much of that demand is treated as operational runoff rather than realizing it as a unique business opportunity.

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Embedded Insurance: When a “Natural Add-On” Isn’t So Organic

Embedded Insurance: When a “Natural Add-On” Isn’t So Organic
January 6, 2026 | By: Mary Clare Riordan

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Optimizing Your IA Channel: The Digital Capabilities Critical to Carrier Success

Optimizing Your IA Channel: The Digital Capabilities Critical to Carrier Success
November 19, 2025 | By: Rachel Presant

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Digital Tools, Human Touch: The Strategic Advantage of Enabling Independent Agents

Digital Tools, Human Touch: The Strategic Advantage of Enabling Independent Agents
August 28, 2025 | By: Jean-Marie Lovett

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7 Key Considerations for Non-Insurance Companies Entering the Insurance Space

7 Key Considerations for Non-Insurance Companies Entering the Insurance Space
May 29, 2025 | By: Mary Clare Riordan

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Serving Up Success: How MGAs Can Balance Specialization with Growth

Serving Up Success: How MGAs Can Balance Specialization with Growth
April 8, 2025 | By: Mary Clare Riordan

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The Enablement Factor: The Role of Strategic Alliances in Embedded Insurance

The Enablement Factor: The Role of Strategic Alliances in Embedded Insurance
January 31, 2025 | By: Mary Clare Riordan

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Embracing Alternative Distribution Channels in Insurance

Embracing Alternative Distribution Channels in Insurance
August 20, 2024 | By: Mary Clare Riordan

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Insurance Rewired: A conversation with Forrester’s Ellen Carney

Insurance Rewired: A conversation with Forrester’s Ellen Carney
May 8, 2024 | By: Mary Clare Riordan

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