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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Beware the Algorithm!

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Lawyers and consumer advocates are demonizing algorithms any time a decision goes against a policy holder. Let's talk about them less.

How to Navigate Social Inflation

Facing increasingly complex claims, insurers must modernize, shift their cultures to prioritize efficiency and empathy, and seek legal reforms. 

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Managing Loss Control With Location Intelligence

By combining historical aerial imagery, property condition data, and AI, insurers can optimize underwriting, inspections, and fraud reduction.

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A Practical Approach to AI in Insurance

Insurers can use AI to solve specific problems without causing major disruptions.

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AI in Insurance: Balancing Innovation and Caution

AI's potential to transform insurance clashes with the industry's risk-averse nature, creating a complex landscape for insurers to navigate.

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Why Obesity Rates Won't Stop Rising

The government must partner with organizations and insurers to increase the availability of obesity medications.

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How Business Rules Engines Can Slash Time to Market

The systems streamline the management of business rules, letting insurers adapt swiftly and efficiently without the need for intervention by IT. 

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