Instant Issue Is the New Standard: How Transamerica Removes Friction

Send us Fan MailInstant issue insurance is no longer a “nice to have.”It’s the new expectation.In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, we sit down with Jeremiah Tacker, Regional Vice President at Transamerica, to unpack how carriers are simplifying underwriting, accelerating applications, and helping agents place more business with less friction.Jeremiah brings a rare, full-spectrum perspective. He started in the Transamerica mailroom, became a producer, built and ran an agency, and now leads at the carrier level. That journey gives him a grounded, agent-first view of what actually matters in today’s market.We break down why instant issue is becoming the industry standard, how simplified underwriting impacts placement and persistency, and what agents should expect next as carrier technology continues to evolve.If you want to write more business faster, reduce stalled applications, and stay competitive as consumer expectations shift, this is a must-listen.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode🔹 Why instant issue insurance is becoming the default for modern agents🔹 How simplified underwriting and e-signatures increase speed and placement🔹 What agents still misunderstand about instant issue products🔹 How Transamerica’s Express tools reduce friction in submissions🔹 How carrier technology directly impacts agent production and stress levels🔹 What agents should expect from carriers in the next phase of innovation🔹 How to future-proof your agency as underwriting continues to evolve🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Jeremiah Tacker• Regional Vice President at Transamerica• Started in the mailroom → producer → agency owner → carrier leadership• Strong advocate for speed, simplicity, and agent-first digital efficiency• Leading rollout of instant issue products and Express workflows• Former college baseball player with a competitive, disciplined leadership style• Can juggle… which might be the most accurate metaphor for agency life📘 Transamerica FE Express Toolkit👉 https://www.transamerica.com/financial-pro/insurance/FE-express-toolkit📘 Transamerica FFIUL Express👉 https://www.transamerica.com/ffiul2-express📞 Connect with Jeremiah TackerPhone: 319-721-4212Email: [email protected] with Us:🔗Download the resources & access the full podcast library – jumpstartgonow.com/podcastJoin the Movement of Modern Insurance Agents!Ready to become the agent clients trust and refer to their friends? Start by building your personal brand, using social media effectively, and prioritizing relationships over transactions. Let’s change the way people see insurance one client at a time! 🚀📢 Join the discussion! Connect with like-minded agents and get exclusive marketing tips in the Marketing for Insurance Agents Facebook Group. jumpstartgonow.com/join-group