In this week's Big I Buzz, we are discussing how COVID-19 may affect 'work-life balance', best states for insurance agents and how viewpoints on autonomous technologies have changed. 

How the Pandemic May Change 'Work-Life Balance' Forever

COVID-19 is changing the way we get our work done, but it also is changing the way work-life balance will look. Insurance Journal suggests that employers encourage their staff to take time off, prioritize employees mental health and encourage continuing to offer a flexible work environment to those who may need it as businesses progress through COVID-19. Read more about balancing work and personal life here.

Best States for an Insurance Agent

Zippia has ranked the best states for insurance agent jobs ranking Maine, Rhode Island, Nevada, New Hampshire and Vermont in the top five respectively. Wisconsin isn't far behind ranking at number 21. See the full ranking here. 

Americans Becoming More Leery of Autonomous Technologies

A new American Automobile Association (AAA) report is showing that consumer trust in driverless transportation has declined throughout the last few years. According to Insurance Journal, "Three-quarters (73 percent) of American drivers report that they would be too afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle, up from 63 percent in late 2017." The report also shows that, "two-thirds (63 percent) of U.S. adults report they would actually feel less safe sharing the road with a self-driving vehicle while walking or riding a bicycle. See more about the full report here. 

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