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Independent Insurance Agents Are Struggling to Keep Up With a Digital-First Market
Jun 26th, 2026 • 5 min • View Source
Agent-carrier friction has fallen sharply but slow adoption of AI and data tools is threatening the next phase of growth, according to First Connect's 2026 State of the Industry Report. The post Independent Insurance Agents Are Struggling to Keep Up With a Digital-First Market appeared first on Risk & Insurance.
Commercial risk teams are responding with tighter controls, scenario modeling, and broader collaboration across underwriting, claims, and cyber operations.
Leaders continue to prioritize resilience planning while balancing cost, coverage terms, and operational exposure in a changing market cycle.
