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Despite rising concerns, 26% of commercial property owners admit to knowingly carrying inadequate insurance coverage to account for severe weather events, an 8-point increase from 2023.
Posted: May 14, 2025
Overcoming objections can feel uncomfortable for many agents, however it can be a chance to address the most common client objections and to learn how to overcome them.
Posted: May 13, 2025
Coverage allows small business owners with multiple locations to easily secure coverage through a single policy, meeting the needs of businesses that are adding new locations and hiring more employees.
Posted: May 11, 2025
Agents play an important role in working as trusted advisors to provide reliable and tailored coverage for their marine clients.
Posted: May 11, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 saw the number of mergers & acquisitions decline 15% to 141, down from 166 in the first quarter of 2024.
Posted: May 11, 2025
Independent insurance agents can leverage their carrier relationships to provide reliable and tailored coverage for marine clients.
Posted: May 11, 2025
Momentum has been building in the U.S. Senate where several new bipartisan proposals aim to improve forest management, reduce wildfire risks and strengthen disaster resilience.
Posted: May 07, 2025
Momentum has been building in the U.S. Senate where several new bipartisan proposals aim to improve forest management, reduce wildfire risks and strengthen disaster resilience.
Posted: May 07, 2025
With LinkedIn's recent and ongoing algorithm changes, here are six tips to adjust your posts to drive engagement and outcomes.
Posted: May 06, 2025
Dog-related claims have increased significantly in both frequency and cost, according to the latest claims data analysis from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and State Farm.
Posted: May 06, 2025
Despite the softer market conditions, the marine insurance industry—marine cargo, inland marine, and marine hull and liability—continues to be impacted by evolving trends.
Posted: May 04, 2025
In areas that enjoy a healthy coastal habitat, an average of 1% of insurance policyholders report a claim in a month of a flood event, compared to 2.8% of areas with less coastal protection.
Posted: May 04, 2025
In areas that enjoy a healthy coastal habitat, an average of 1% of insurance policyholders report a claim in a month of a flood event, compared to 2.8% of areas with less coastal protection.
Posted: May 04, 2025
The new policy offers coverage for vessels up to 95 feet in length and $2.5 million in value.
Posted: May 04, 2025
The new policy offers coverage for vessels up to 95 feet in length and $2.5 million in value.
Posted: May 04, 2025
Todd Jackson, Big “I" chairman, cited solid financials, a debt-free balance sheet, a handful of new initiatives and a commitment to collaboration to declare that the state of the association is strong.
Posted: May 01, 2025
Rep. Scalise (R-Louisiana) is a strong advocate for the independent agency system and a leader on important issues like flood insurance and tax policy.
Posted: May 01, 2025
Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) sat down with Nathan Riedel, Big “I" senior vice president of federal government affairs, for a fireside chat.
Posted: May 01, 2025
Rep. Scott Peters (D-California) emphasized pragmatic solutions like H.R. 471, the “Fix Our Forests Act of 2025," amid rising political and environmental pressures.
Posted: May 01, 2025
A COVID-19 hangover. The hard market. The movement of policies from the admitted market to excess & surplus lines. Whether a single factor or a combination is to blame, one thing is certain: Errors & omissions claims are on the rise.
Posted: May 01, 2025
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