Jeff Hogue, Director - Insurance, Agent Sales, QuoteWizard    When the loan giant, Lending Tree, entered the insurance industry by acquiring QuoteWizard, they gained powerful data about how people shop for insurance. Last month, they received 1,000,000 online quotes, 50,000 inbound phone calls, and thousands of conversations with insurance agents.    Jeff Hogue, Director of Insurance and Agent Sales at QuoteWizard shares his unique perspective on:   The turbulence in the captive agency market, and what that means to the independent channel How the industry turned pain points from the pandemic into a benefit How independent agencies can compete with online ads without spending over $100 a click   If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of change in the insurance industry, don’t miss this eye-opening conversation with a major player.    Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.