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This article is part of a sponsored series by Fulcrum. Most brokerage training still happens through shadowing—sitting beside someone experienced, watching how they work, and picking it up over time. Whether someone is new to insurance or just new to the firm, they’re left to piece together how the job actually gets done. That model might work with a small, senior-heavy team, but it breaks down fast when you’re trying to ramp new hires and build skills at scale. And the pressure is only increasing—nearly half of the insurance workforce is expected to retire over the next decade, while the…

This article is part of a sponsored series by EZLynx. Big news! Applied Net® 2026 is heading to the historic, vibrant streets of Washington, DC, for the first time ever. Join thousands of insurance professionals at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center from September 28 to October 1, 2026, for four unforgettable days of learning, connection, and growth. Guided by this year’s theme, Intelligent Insurance Ecosystem, Applied Net 2026 will focus on how Applied Systems® is infusing artificial intelligence (AI) across agent and carrier workflows to enable smarter decisions, faster execution, and a more unified, intelligent insurance experience. What…

Home insurance insurtech agency Hippo plans to acquire New Jersey-based Spinnaker Insurance Co., an insurer with which it has has had a three-year partnership. The deal, first reported by Carrier Management, is designed to help Hippo – a managing general agent – expand the geographical reach of its modern home insurance policies, which also include smart home monitoring kits. Neither side disclosed financial terms, but a Hippo spokesperson said, “Hippo paid an appropriate multiple of book value commensurate with other fronting carrier transactions of similar size and quality.” Spinnaker is a New Jersey-based national property/casualty insurer licensed in all 50…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Pumpkin and Pets Best both offer pet insurance plans for accident and illness policies as well as optional wellness plans. However, there are some key differences you should know about before choosing between these providers. We pit the two pet insurance companies against one another to select a clear winner. We compare coverage, customer service and reputation, claim processing, pricing, and customizations and explain which company we think is better in most cases. But, remember that each pet and…

Life often has a way of taking unexpected turns, especially when we get older. While there’s no way to know for sure if you’ll need long-term care in the future, it’s quite likely considering that people are living longer than ever—in fact, 69% of people will use long-term care services at some point. As you draw closer to your golden years, getting long-term care insurance (LTCI) can be a smart decision to ensure peace of mind and financial stability for both you and your loved ones. With many options available, making the right choice can feel overwhelming. Use this checklist…

Some things can take a “set-and-forget” approach, but your life insurance shouldn’t be one of them! A lot can happen in a year. Think about the changes you’ve seen in your own life: maybe you’ve taken a new job, expanded your family, bought a house, or any number of things. Since life insurance provides vital financial protection to your family should anything happen to you, it’s important to review it annually to ensure you have sufficient coverage aligned with your ever-evolving life circumstances. Let’s look at the key factors that make reviewing your life insurance annually a smart choice. Why…

Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd. (HKBN) is now offering customers an “All-in-One Home Kit,” complete with fiber broadband service and home insurance from AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA). The kit also has a home network security solution and smart home solutions, the insurer and broadband provider said in a joint media statement. The importance of home insurance protection is often overlooked by Hong Kong people, according to an AXA survey, which found that only around 40% of respondents have bought homeowners insurance. In Hong Kong, many people may think that fire insurance or insurance provided by the building owners’…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. When it comes to protecting your furry family members, two pet insurance companies stand out: Pets Best and Lemonade. Pets Best made waves with its affordable pricing and comprehensive coverage, while Lemonade grabbed attention by revolutionizing claims processing with cutting-edge AI technology. But with so much innovation on both sides, how do you know which one truly fits your needs? In this article, we pit Pets Best and Lemonade against each other in a head-to-head comparison, breaking down their…

A video clip of a Florida woman driving her elevated pickup truck over a Lamborghini sports car has gone viral, again raising the issue of elevated trucks’ blind spots leading to accidents and insurance claims. The woman in Lake Nona, Florida, near Orlando, apparently was searching for a parking spot in a gym parking lot when her jacked-up Chevrolet Silverado ran over the sloped hood of the low-slung Lamborghini last week, according to news reports and a posting on X, formerly Twitter. No injuries were reported. The driver of the sports car appeared to back up as the truck approached,…

When it comes to parenting, your to-do list can seem never-ending, from signing up for school activities, to projects around the house, to planning for the future. It seems as soon as you check something off, a few more to-dos jump right on the list. If you’re a single parent, that list may be even longer—and more complex—especially if you are your children’s “one and only.” And you could be feeling the pressure: Three quarters say they felt overwhelmed with becoming a single parent, and more than a quarter (27%) admit being very overwhelmed, according to Life Happens’ new survey,…