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Elizabeth Reed
Elizabeth is a content marketing manager with a deep understanding of the startup landscape. She specializes in driving impactful content strategies for early-stage companies. Having honed her skills within a dynamic small marketing agency environment, she has extensive experience across crafting compelling content and growing community engagement.
Embracing Technology in Insurance with Mariah Gates
In this Season 2 episode of Connected Conversations in Insurance, Mariah Gates of Accelerated Automation shares a candid look at agency modernization. From CRM adoption and automation mistakes to change management and staying human, the conversation focuses on building systems that support people and help agencies evolve the right way.
Navigating the Human Element in Virtual Intelligence with Davie Holt
In this Season 2 podcast recap, Davie Holt breaks down the real economics behind virtual staffing in insurance—and why people, not automation alone, will shape the future of agencies.
Bringing Insurance to Life: A Conversation with Matt Layson of Calrose Insurance
Matt Layson shares how he went from avoiding the family insurance business to building real trust online with simple, consistent videos, and a thick skin.
Top Auto Industry Conferences to Attend in 2026
This guide highlights the most important auto industry conferences to attend in 2026, covering dealership, fleet, mobility, and automotive retail events. Explore key dates, locations, and audience insights to help you plan your calendar and prioritize the events most relevant to your business.
Top Insurance Conferences Agents Should Attend in 2026
Planning your conference season early can make a big difference for your agency. This guide breaks down the top insurance conferences happening in 2026, from major insurtech events to destination conferences, helping agents decide which events are worth adding to their calendar.
Navigating the AI Revolution in Insurance with Landry Fields
Landry Fields, founder and CEO of Nova Insurance, explores how AI is transforming the insurance industry. From claims handling and customer experience to agency operations, Landry shares a grounded perspective on where AI adds real value, and why human empathy will always remain essential.
Turn Your Lock Screen Into a Lead-Generating QR Code
We’re breaking down a super simple holiday hack for agents: a QR code lock screen that does all the heavy lifting. It keeps prospect conversations easy, fast, and totally stress free so you can enjoy more of the season.
The Power of Social in Insurance: Insights from Nicholas Sakha
Discover how insurance agency owner Nicholas Sakha uses social media to stand out in a crowded industry in this episode of Connected Conversations in Insurance.
AI Can’t Automate What It Can’t Verify: Why Verified Insurance Data Is the Foundation of Smarter Lending
Automation is transforming mortgage lending, but AI can’t automate what it can’t trust—and unverified insurance data has become the biggest blocker in the loan process. This blog explains why scattered PDFs, manual entry, and outdated policy details slow down underwriting and increase borrower friction.
Why Is Real-Time Insurance Verification So Important for Dealership Loaner Vehicles?
The old “show me your insurance card” process no longer cuts it for dealerships or rental companies managing loaner vehicles. Static photos can’t confirm active coverage or protect your business from risk. This blog explores why it’s time to modernize with real-time, adaptive verification from Canopy Connect—giving your team instant, accurate insurance data directly from carriers. It’s faster, safer, and built for the modern customer experience.