What Is Distribution Channel Management (DCM)? The Evolution of Compliance.
This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. In the insurance industry, balancing the complexities of compliance, producer onboarding, and distribution strategy has historically been a monumental challenge for agencies, carriers and everyone else in the distribution hierarchy. Traditional compliance and licensing software – also called producer lifecycle management (PLM) software – serves […]
Allstate to present at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 4
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 24, 2025 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced that Jess Merten, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference at 7:40 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, March 4. A webcast of the presentation can be accessed at www.allstateinvestors.com. A replay will also be posted there shortly after […]
Montana bill to redirect insurance tax to property
The legislation also amends the fee structure applied to insurers and insurance professionals operating in the state, including adjustments to licensing fees for producers, adjusters, consultants, viatical settlement brokers, and rental car entity producers. While the primary fee structure remains largely unchanged, the reallocation of tax revenue may signal a shifting focus from direct insurance […]
Transform Your Agency with EZLynx Account Summarization

This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. It’s no secret that the insurance industry has been grappling with a talent shortage, and it’s creating some big challenges—especially for independent agents. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasting a 5% decline in claims professionals and an estimated 21,500 job openings each year over […]
Allstate announces Andréa Carter as Chief Human Resources Officer
NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 11, 2025 – The Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL) today announced Andréa Carter will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective May 12. She will lead Allstate’s strategy to attract, develop and retain a high-performing and connected global workforce. “Customers trust Allstate to protect them from life’s uncertainties and […]
Steadfast Group’s new broker offering in New Zealand
Steadfast Group, Australasia’s largest brokerage network, with a presence in the US, has expanded its client trading platform in New Zealand to include personal lines. A media release today said Ando Insurance Group (Ando) is the first insurer partner and is offering home, contents and car insurance. Source link
Your Guide to Getting an Appointment with the Best Insurance Companies
This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Getting appointed means that you can sell their insurance products to your clients and earn commissions. It also gives you access to more options and better rates, which can help you grow your business and satisfy your customers. But getting appointed is not easy, […]
February 2025 Monthly Release | Allstate Newsroom
NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 20, 2025 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of February of $92 million or $73 million, after-tax. Total catastrophe losses for February year-to-date were $1.17 billion or $922 million, after-tax. Allstate Protection policies in force are as follows: Allstate Protection Policies in Force* in […]
It’s Not FAIR: Carriers flee, brokers scramble, and survival means reinventing the game

One wholesale broker’s view on FAIR problems – and where the next great opportunity might be coming from Source link