Rather than eliminating the need for agents and brokers, the data provided by embedded insurance solutions helps agents and brokers better understand the insured's needs. (Credit: Shutterstock.com) Rather than eliminating the need for agents and brokers, the data provided by embedded insurance solutions helps agents and brokers better understand the insured's needs. (Credit: Shutterstock.com)

Small businesses weathered the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the height of the pandemic, forecasts predicted that more than a quarter of small businesses would shutter permanently due to closures, decreased demand, health concerns and other issues.

These issues left 30 million small business jobs vulnerable.

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