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Cyber Threats and Your Agency – How to Protect Yourself
It has been quoted that nearly every two seconds a new malicious URL is created for use in a cyber attack. These URLs quickly and quietly embed a small Trojan virus code in your computer, putting everything stored in your device at risk. This staggering fact impacts...
New eGuide: 5 Signs Your Agency Website is Outdated
As technology is evolving and updating at a rapid pace, what was popular yesterday is out of date today. This is especially relevant with websites, as new and innovative designs, styles, and techniques are popping up each day. It can be difficult to sift through...
Common Cyber Security Threats Facing Your Agency
Advances in technology continue to make our lives more efficient. Yet the more connected we become, the more vulnerable we are to online threats – both personally and professionally. Your independent insurance agency is no exception. When you know what you are up...
Working Together: The Power of Integrated Systems
Collaboration and cooperation are synonymous with success. Efficiency and innovation are a direct result of teamwork, as many individuals work towards a common goal. So, why are we hesitant to foster the same connectivity and cohesion with our agency systems?...
New Disaster Prep eGuide Released
Disaster can strike your agency in many forms: extreme weather, fire, and break-ins can interrupt your agency operations and cause serious damage. When such emergencies strike, it’s important for your agency to be ready to act. Not only do you need to care for the...
News and Updates September 2015
It’s “back to school” time and we at SIS stay focused on continuing our learning. With Partner XE 2015 rolling out we are making plans for the National User Conference in October, and participating in ACT and ACORD events in the fall. If you haven’t yet registered for...
SIS Announces the Release of Partner XE 2015 Agency Management System
Columbus, OH – Strategic Insurance Software (SIS), creators of Partner XE, a leading web-based agency management system for independent agents, is pleased to announce that the launch of Partner XE 2015 has been successfully completed. The updated version includes...
Ditching Paper For Higher Agency Profit
When it comes to your agency’s bottom line, you know making small changes can have a huge impact. So, why are you still using paper? A recent study from the EPA shows the average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of paper, or 20 reams, annually. That can really add up,...
Mobilizing Your Agency for Workplace Efficiency
Picture meeting with a client and taking care of everything they need in one sitting. Policy changes? Done. Claims to process? Complete. New contact information? Updated. Anything the client needs taken care of in the moment, leaving them feeling happy. This may sound...
Making Your Site Secure and Searchable
A lot goes into making your independent insurance agency’s website attractive, user friendly, and up to date. However, if users can’t find your site, or don’t feel secure while they’re there, it’s all for naught. As an agency owner, you need to think about making your...