IA Today
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October 2026
Every carrier appointment, technology tool and business relationship should serve a purpose in your agency. But having more options doesn’t always make it easier to know which ones will help your team and clients. Taking a closer look can reveal gaps, clarify what you already have and help you make better decisions about what to add. From evaluating your carrier mix to understanding what an AI tool actually does, asking a few practical questions can help you choose resources that support the business you want to build.
In this issue:
- How Many Insurance Carriers Does Your Agency Really Need?
- Understanding AI, Automation and AI Agents in Insurance Agencies
- Insurance Networks, Clusters, Aggregators and Market-Access Platforms Explained
- When Did You Last Look at Your Agency Like a Customer?