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Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Names 2026–2027 Leadership for CIC and Academy Boards of Directors
The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance has announced new executive leadership for both the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) Board of Directors and the Risk & Insurance Research Academy Board for the 2026–2027 term. The volunteer leaders serving on …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 9:00 AM |
The 6 Tools Agencies Need Today for Agent-to-Carrier Contracting and Appointments
How agency tech is evolving to meet carrier and agent needs Insurance agencies are under increasing pressure to modernize contracting and appointment workflows. Here, we’re breaking down how agency tech is evolving, and which tools streamline carrier appointments, reduce not-in-good-order …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 9:00 AM |
How The Alliance’s Certified Insurance & Risk Professional (CIRP) Designation Helps New Producers Build Confidence, Credibility, and Early Career Success.
The insurance industry continues to evolve quickly, and agencies face growing pressure to develop producers who can contribute sooner and communicate with confidence. Many new professionals enter the field with enthusiasm but without a clear pathway to build the technical …
POSTED MARCH 12, 2026 9:00 AM |
A Year of Success at EZLynx
Key Takeaways EZLynx is leading the market through technology that supported 14.3 million policies and more than 600,000 sales wins in 2025. Automation tools saved more than 1 million hours of administrative time this past year. EZLynx is committed to …
POSTED MARCH 09, 2026 9:00 AM |
AI-Powered Insurance BPO: Execution Inside AMS, Not Portals
Why the Future of Insurance BPO Lives Inside Your AMS Most insurance BPOs still work in spreadsheets, ticket portals, or offshore email chains. They move data between systems, not inside them. That model worked when volume was low and expectations …
POSTED MARCH 09, 2026 9:00 AM |
Taking Your Construction Company to the Next Level
There are many ways to grow a business, but the first step is to understand how you got to where you are, then decide what you need to do next to take your company to a higher level. Begin by …
POSTED MARCH 04, 2026 5:46 PM |
Self-Service won’t replace your Agency. It will reveal whether your value is visible.
The insurance industry has historically characterized “self-service” as if it were a single finish line. Build a portal. Expose some documents. Enable a few transactions. Do these things and adoption will follow. The reality is far more nuanced. The finish …
POSTED MARCH 03, 2026 10:00 AM |
How AI Drives Success for EZLynx Agencies
Successful agencies look to improve their workflows in two ways: by making them more meaningful for clients and being able to accomplish them faster. That is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in as a game-changing ally. Let’s take a look …
POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2026 10:00 AM |
Why Most MGAs Outgrow Their Policy Admin System Before They Realize It
Most MGAs don’t change their agency or policy management system because it stops working. They change it because growth slowly exposes friction they’ve been compensating for. Submission volume increases. Programs expand. Carrier requirements multiply. Servicing activity grows faster than new …
POSTED FEBRUARY 23, 2026 10:00 AM |
How University Faculty Use the UA Program to Bridge Classroom Learning and Industry Expectations
For decades, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance has supported professional development across the insurance and risk management industry, delivering respected designations and helping professionals connect education with real-world practice. But did you know that the Alliance also works with …
POSTED FEBRUARY 18, 2026 10:00 AM |
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