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Agency Workflows
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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 

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

Security Alert: Time to Move from Internet Explorer 6 to a Newer Version  For more details, click here 

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

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Upcoming Webinars & Events and Recently Recorded Events

Protecting Independent Agent Clients with Secure Email Using TLS 
April 8, 2:00--3:00 p.m. EDT  register now. 

Real Time Agency Workflow Webinar
(Demos, benefits & tips for successful implementation)
Apr 15, 2:00--3:00 p.m. EDT register now. 

AUGIE's Commercial Lines Download Webinar
(Benefits & Tips for Successful Implementation)
Apr 21, 1:00--2:00 PM EDT register now 

For more information regarding upcoming live webinars, please click here

May 23-26, 2010  ACT & AUGIE Meetings, ACORD Regional Carrier Forum & ACORD LOMA Conference
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas

May 23  ACT Meeting (lunch 12:00 PM; 1:00-5:00 PM meeting) and ACT & AUGIE Reception
May 24  AUGIE Meeting, ACORD Regional Carrier Forum, ACORD Awards Lunch, AUGIE Survey Results, ACORD LOMA Exhibit Hall & Reception
Click here for hotel & meetings registration information & detailed schedule

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

ACT Presentation Video & PowerPoint--Chris Jordan, Atlanta Insurance Live (An agency creates strong online presence using Video & other Social Web Tools; Feb 5, 2010)

Formulating a Social Web Strategy & Policy for Your Agency (Webinar Recording & PowerPoint)    

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

Related Web sites of Interest

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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.