To say that 2020 was a whirlwind would be an understatement. Our world was completely rocked by the impact of COVID-19, quarantine and adjusting to the reality of working remotely from home. And it wasn’t just people who were forced to adjust; businesses were also burdened with having to quickly change course, some with little direction and few resources.

The insurance landscape is evolving with digital processes and purchasing offerings becoming the gold standard for agents and carriers. That is according to new research from Bindable, the insurance technology leader for alternative distribution. The new “Future of the Agent” report takes a look at the state of independent agents, the impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses, and how the adoption of technology will be a critical part of remaining competitive in the insurance ecosystem.

Building on its alternative distribution focus, Boston-based insurtech Bindable announced this month the launch of a brand new product – its Agent Wholesale Platform. The platform, designed with the independent agent in mind, allows agents to essentially launch their own virtual insurance agency allowing them to access and sell insurance products ‘online, over the phone, or in-person.’

Bindable, the insurance technology leader for alternative distribution, today announced the launch of its Agent Wholesale Platform, a modern software solution that enables independent agents to launch their own virtual agencies and to seamlessly access and sell insurance products online, over the phone, or in-person.

BOSTON – Bindable, an insurance technology company and national digital insurance agency, is announcing a platform collaboration with Mercer.  Mercer’s sponsoring organization clients will have access to a multitude of Bindable’s technology solutions, enabling both companies to reach larger audiences.

BOSTON – Bindable, an insurance technology company and national digital agency, announces that PayneWest Insurance, a top-40, nationally ranked agency, is now utilizing its insurance software. PayneWest joins the growing list of companies that have partnered with Bindable this year to accelerate their digital delivery capabilities.

Over the last decade or so, there has been considerable investment in innovation across insurance, but one group has been hesitant to follow the path into the age of digitization — independent agents.

BOSTON – Bindable, an insurance technology company and national digital insurance agency, is announcing a partnership with Brad’s Deals, a team of experts committed to saving shoppers time and money by connecting them with validated online deals and discounts. More than 10 million subscribers of Brad’s Deals now have access to Bindable’s digital quoting platform, where they can access insurance products including auto, homeowners, and more.

BOSTON – Bindable, an insurance technology company and national digital agency, has added Clearcover into its distribution and comparison rating platform. Bindable’s insurance customers, platform partners and affinity clients now have access to Clearcover, which is positioned to offer a smarter choice for auto insurance in multiple states.

BOSTON – Bindable, an insurance technology company and national digital agency, has added Nationwide to its alternative distribution platform, enabling both companies to better serve customers through sponsored channels. Through Bindable's multi-carrier solution, customers and business partners will now have access to auto and homeowners quotes from Nationwide.