Author Spotlight
Thad Bauer
Former Vice President and General Manager
Thad Bauer, former Vice President and General Manager, led Ivans' Services and Support functions.
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Agency-Carrier Connectivity
Find Out Why Agent-Insurer Connectivity Matters
Learn the current state of connectivity and how automation and the use of digital tools increase customer experience and ease of doing business.
2021, Agency-Carrier Connectivity, Agents, Carriers, Commercial Lines, Industry Trends
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Marketing & Distribution
For the Win: A Game-Changing Solution to Solve a Broken Industry Problem
Together with Indio, IVANS has teamed up with carriers and agencies from across the industry to form a working group chartered to tackle all the challenge of managing submissions. The result of this initiative is a game-changing industry solution that simplifies submissions management.
2020, Access to Markets, Agency-Carrier Connectivity, Agents, Automated Servicing, Carriers, Industry Trends, Marketing & Distribution
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Events
Big News: IVANS Connect 2020 Is Going Virtual
As you have likely heard by now, we have decided to take IVANS Connect online. And while we would like to say it was a hard decision to miss the opportunity to see you all in person, the decision was ultimately an easy one.
2020, Agency-Carrier Connectivity, Agents, Carriers, Events, MGAs
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Industry Trends
The Future of Commercial Lines Submissions: Part 2
Following our previous blog post where we began our discussion around Commercial Lines submissions, let’s continue with a look at the second half of the process; starting with quoting and submission.
2019, Agents, Carriers, Industry Trends, Marketing & Distribution, MGAs
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Industry Trends
The Future of Commercial Lines Submissions: Part 1
When discussing where we are going to focus our innovation to provide the greatest value for our customers, commercial lines submissions is often top of mind for many.
2019, Agents, Carriers, Industry Trends, Marketing & Distribution, MGAs
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Industry Trends
Insurance Industry Trends to Prepare for in 2020
The digital revolution is here. While we advance toward this digitally connected future, I thought it wise to look at the state of the insurance industry and how technology is providing greater value to your business.
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Agency-Carrier Connectivity
Don’t Miss the Forest for the Trees: Why Agency-Insurer Collaboration Is Necessary to Grow Your Business
Have you ever walked into a forest, looked up and seen the way the crowns of trees seem to fit together like puzzle pieces? It turns out trees, no matter their species, work together to make the most of the resources and space available to them.
2019, Agency-Carrier Connectivity, Agents, Carriers, Industry Trends, MGAs
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Agency-Carrier Connectivity
Meet Ivans: Your Exchange for Insurer Connectivity
Today, insurance agencies face many challenges that they didn’t contemplate years ago. Consumer buying behaviors and patterns are different.
2019, Access to Markets, Agency-Carrier Connectivity, Agents, Automated Servicing
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Agency-Carrier Connectivity
Irrefutable Interdependencies: The Case for Agent - Insurer Connectivity
As a lover of all things tech, it shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that I also love science. Recently, while thinking about the future of the insurance industry, I was taken back to something I first learned about in my sixth grade science class, which is the concept of mutualism.
2018, Agency-Carrier Connectivity, Agents, Carriers, Industry Trends, MGAs
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Industry Trends
Digital Collaboration: Agents Speak and Why Insurers Should Listen
Digital technology is changing the way we live and work, creating a more connected life in a more connected world.
2018, Automated Servicing, Carriers, Industry Trends, Marketing & Distribution, MGAs
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Agency-Carrier Connectivity
CAB/AAB Insider: Agents Reveal What They Really Want from Insurers
Our annual Carrier & Agency Advisory Board (CAB/AAB) meeting brings together insurers and agents for an open dialogue on the group’s collective experiences, challenges and opportunities in the insurance industry.
2017, Agency-Carrier Connectivity, Carriers, Industry Trends, MGAs
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Industry Trends
Emerging Trends: The Widening Technology Gap – And How to Close It
Recently, I spoke at the 2017 AAMGA Automation Conference in Atlanta, an annual gathering of MGAs and insurance professionals that centers on automation and advancements in insurance technology.
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Marketing & Distribution
Grow Your Business Through the Independent Agent Channel
On a daily basis, there are new stories commenting on technology’s impact on our world. Technology is redefining communications, evolving business and upstarting new economies.
2017, Agency-Carrier Connectivity, Carriers, Industry Trends, Marketing & Distribution, MGAs
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Industry Trends
Technology & the Insurance Industry – Buckle Up, There’s an Exciting Ride Ahead
This is a great time in the insurance industry, and we have an exciting ride ahead of us. But before I get into that, I want to share this GE commercial I saw the other day that reminded me of how our industry is often perceived. It’s embedded below, so check it out before reading on.
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