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It’s Clear Insurance Agency Data Is Valuable. Who Owns It May Not Be So Clear.

Independent agencies, like every other business, are living in a data-driven world. The value of data — including how and when it’s used and for what purpose — continues to evolve. As the value of data to agencies continues to …

Time Is Now for Agents to Address Privacy of Customer Data

New regulations, insurer pressure and growing consumer alarm about online security will force agents to act this year to protect their data from unfettered use by third-party vendors. The NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law has already been adopted in …

Agency Data Ownership Can Be Tricky in Age of Texting

In a column last year on messaging, I talked about the value of a secure means for agents to text prospects, policyholders and insurers and the number of messaging apps and companies offering messaging services. Apps such as Facebook Messenger …