Inside the Industry: An AgencyBloc Podcast

AI & the Transformation of Health Insurance with Sam Melamed

13 min · 26 de ene de 2026
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Join Sam Melamed, Chief Insurance Nerd for NCD, and Allison Babberl, Content Marketing Manager at AgencyBloc, for a discussion about the role of the health insurance agent and the growth of AI. The presenters explore the evolving landscape of the health insurance industry, the impact of AI technology, the importance of community engagement, and the necessity for agents to adapt to new tools and information to remain competitive. The conversation emphasizes the need for agents to embrace their roles as educators and storytellers within a complex healthcare ecosystem while preparing for future challenges in the industry. Inside the Industry is a recurring video series hosted by AgencyBloc to take an insider's look at the health, group benefits, and senior insurance industry. Learn more about what's happening right now, what it means for your agency, and how your team can stay ahead of these changes. Follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams/], X [https://x.com/agencybloc], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Agencybloc]. Learn more about AgencyBloc at www.agencybloc.com [https://www.agencybloc.com].

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