{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Insurance Agency Technology Support \u2013 What Do You Really Need With Archway Computer Systems","description":"In this episode of the Ridiculously Amazing Insurance Agent podcast, host Kelly Donahue-Piro interviews Brad Ruben, President of Archway Computer. Brad discusses the significance of technology support and consulting for insurance agencies. Episode Highlights:  Brad gives an overview of the Archway Computer System's beginnings. (2:20) Brad finds that rising agencies have mastered the use of technology. (6:55) What are the top three technological challenges that Brad sees agencies facing? (8:06) Brad mentions that the book  Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance influenced his life significantly. (17:06) Brad talks about how he met his great mentor. (21:54) What is Brad's advice for finding the perfect partner for an agency? (22:43) Brad explains why Office 365 is a must-have if you\u2019re planning to have remote staff. (36:14) How much does it cost to have great IT service per user?&amp;nbsp; (40:46) What should working with a ridiculously amazing insurance tech partner look and feel like? (46:02)  Key Quotes:  \u201cIn order to really cover all the security gamut, you have to have all the specializations for email security, for phishing attacks for any virus for backup.\u201d - Brad Ruben \u201cI do find that the agencies that are growing, have learned to leverage technology.\u201d - Brad Ruben \u201cI always tell people that the insurance industry is a little like the mob, you can never leave.\u201d - Brad Ruben  Resources Mentioned:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  Brad Ruben LinkedIn Archway Computer Kelly Donahue-Piro LinkedIn Agency Performance Partners  ","author_name":"The Ridiculously Amazing Insurance Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/agencyperformancepartners.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20433110\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/111041591"}