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Tuesday, 02/09/2010 

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For more details, articles, reports and tools on these specific topics:

Be More Efficient

Real Time
Download
Agency Workflows
Going Paperless
Systems Purchases

Internet Marketing

Websites & Social Media
Sales & Marketing
 
Planning and Security

Strategic Future Trends 
Security and Privacy
Disaster Planning
 
Carriers, E&S Markets

E&S Market Efficiencies
Interface/Communications
Ease of Doing Business
Agency-Carrier Technology Agreements 

Newsworthy: 

Retail Agent--E&S Market Initiative Releases First Report July 7, 2009

Survey: Most Agents Using Real Time Functionality Feb.9, 2009

Retail Agent---E&S Market Initiative Gains Momentum Dec. 19, 2008

 

ACT is a partnership of independent agents, companies, technology vendors, user groups, and associations dedicated to enhancing the use of technology and improved work flows within the Independent Agency System.

Latest ACT Articles & Reports


Build a Web presence worthy of 2010
Matt Marko provides some practical and cost effective tips that every independent agent can implement to build a stronger Web site and Internet presence.
 
Ten Technology Tips to Enhance Your Agency’s Productivity Steve Anderson helps us start 2010 off right with 10 cool technology tools that agents should consider to streamline their work.


Creating a Social Web Policy for Your Independent Agency & Sample Agency Policies 
This new ACT report and examples of actual agency social media policies will assist you in developing the social web policy appropriate for your particular firm. Such a policy will help you protect your agency and maintain the productivity of your employees, while your business gains the marketing and communications benefits of using social media.

Independent Agents Fined for Not Having Written Security Plans by Jeff Yates

[Internet Marketing] Tools for the Successful Agent of the Future by Angelyn Treutel. Practical tips for Agents to benefit from the use of social networking and other free Internet tools. 

See "Quick Links" at left for a full listing of reports by subject area

Improving Commercial Lines Account Marketing: A Proven and Profitable Process Sept. 2009

The Breakthrough in Agency Automation: A Brief History Aug. 2009 

Agency E&O Considerations When Using Social Media July 2009

MORE...   

 

 

Upcoming Events and Webinars


Formulating a Social Web Strategy & Policy for Your Agency
Feb 11 2:30-3:30 p.m. EST register now

Real Time: The Next Major Advance in
Agency Workflow

Feb 24 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST register now.
 

Protecting Independent Agent Clients with Secure Email Using TLS
 
Feb. 25 1:30--2:30 p.m.EST  register now.  

ACT Podcasts on Enhancing Agency Productivity & Internet Marketing (Sept 11, 2009, New Orleans)   

Feb. 3-5, 2010  ACT & AUGIE Meetings & ACORD Regional Carrier Forum
Embassy Suites Tampa--Downtown Convention Center--  Pre-Registration for the Meeting has Closed.
Feb. 3  Arrival
Feb. 4 Morning-- ACORD Regional Carrier Forum
Feb. 4 Afternoon-- AUGIE Meeting
Feb. 4 ACT & AUGIE Dinner
 
Feb. 5 (8:00 AM--1:15 PM)-- ACT Meeting & Lunch
Feb. 5 (1:30 PM--4:30 PM)-- ACT Mid-Commercial Work Group Meeting
 

Click here for additional upcoming in-person ACT Meetings and Events 

Access the complete Webinar Library including pre-recorded podcasts on social media and more.

Related Web sites of Interest

                                   ACTTECH.org

About ACT

Established in January 1999, ACT is a part of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA) and provides a candid, action-oriented forum to address the critical workflow and technology issues facing the Independent Agency System. ACT helps participants understand the perspectives of the other stakeholders in the process and provides excellent networking opportunities with the participants who are shaping the future for the industry on these issues.
The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) Web site is designed to provide practical technology information for independent agents and brokers and to describe more about the ACT initiative. ACT is a partnership of independent agents, companies, technology vendors, user groups and associations dedicated to enhancing the use of technology and improved work flows within the Independent Agency System. Click here for more details on ACT's Mission, 2008 Accomplishments and 2009 Action Plan. 

 

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For more information, please contact Jeff Yates, ACT Executive Director.

 

 

 

    


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