British retailer Marks & Spencer told agency staff at its central England distribution center to stay at home on Monday, after it stopped taking online orders following a cyber incident last week. Shares in the company, one of the best known names on Britain’s shopping streets, were trading down 2% on Monday, having lost as … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Workers at an East Tennessee plastics company who died in flooding from last year’s Hurricane Helene had time to evacuate, albeit by “makeshift routes,” according to an investigation from the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration released on Wednesday. “It was found that Impact Plastics, Inc. exercised reasonable diligence to dismiss … Read more
Half of independent insurance agency employees report feeling burned out, with 87% experiencing increased workloads over the past year, according to new research from Liberty Mutual and Safeco’s 2025 Independent Agents at Work Study. Along with an increased workload, more than half (51%) of agents report feeling overwhelmed by these demands. Perhaps more alarming is … Read more
Managing leads, client follow-ups, and policy renewals can be overwhelming for insurance agents. Without an efficient system, staying organized and maintaining client relationships becomes a challenge. That’s where Agency Height’s built-in CRM comes in—a solution designed specifically for insurance professionals to streamline operations and drive growth. Why CRM Matters for Insurance Agents A Customer Relationship … Read more
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 … Read more