IA Magazine

How Will Tariffs Impact M&A?

The recently enacted tariffs have introduced uncertainty into the insurance industry, including the agency mergers & acquisitions market. Here are three areas to monitor over the coming months.

Posted: Jun 03, 2025

License to Lead: Meet Young Agent Ander Urdaneta

"I see more people my age coming into the industry, and with new faces comes new ideas," says young agent Ander Urdaneta, "and with new ideas, the industry is just going to keep growing."

Posted: Jun 03, 2025

License to Lead: Meet Young Agent Ander Urdaneta

"I see more people my age coming into the industry, and with new faces comes new ideas," says young agent Ander Urdaneta, "and with new ideas, the industry is just going to keep growing."

Posted: Jun 03, 2025

License to Lead: Meet Young Agent Kate Adams

"Everyone says insurance is relationship-based and sometimes that can just be a throwaway statement," says young agent Kate Adams. "But when you're up against a deadline, it's six o'clock at night and you’re not going to get paid if you don't get som...

Posted: Jun 03, 2025

License to Lead: Meet Young Agent Kate Adams

"Everyone says insurance is relationship-based and sometimes that can just be a throwaway statement," says young agent Kate Adams. "But when you're up against a deadline, it's six o'clock at night and you’re not going to get paid if you don't get som...

Posted: Jun 03, 2025

NOAA Predicts ‘Above-Normal’ 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

This year's hurricane season, which started on June 1, has a 60% chance of above-normal activity, with 13 to 19 named storms expected.

Posted: Jun 03, 2025

Homeowners Aware of Risks and Prevention but Don’t Act

While most homeowners are familiar with common risk areas and the technologies designed to mitigate them, relatively few have implemented these solutions in their own homes, according to The Hanover.

Posted: Jun 03, 2025

How Automation And Quote-By-Text Can Help Your Agency Win Big

Learn what this next generation of agents has to say about where the industry is headed—and how they fit into it.

Posted: Jun 02, 2025

License to Lead: Meet 10 Young Agents 35 and Under

Learn what this next generation of agents has to say about where the industry is headed—and how they fit into it.

Posted: Jun 01, 2025

3 Tips for Agents to Provide Tailored Coverage Through the E&S Market

As catastrophes, social inflation and other challenges force admitted carriers to become more risk-adverse, the excess & surplus market is anticipated to grow.

Posted: Jun 01, 2025

3 Tips for Agents to Provide Tailored Coverage Through the E&S Market

As catastrophes, social inflation and other challenges force admitted carriers to become more risk-adverse, the excess & surplus market is anticipated to grow.

Posted: Jun 01, 2025

The Importance of Cyber Liability Coverage for Middle-Market Firms

Midsize companies are often targets due to having lower budgets for cybersecurity than their larger counterparts. This, coupled with fewer and outdated IT resources, makes the likelihood of a cyber attack higher.

Posted: Jun 01, 2025

The Importance of Cyber Liability Coverage for Middle-Market Firms

Midsize companies are often targets due to having lower budgets for cybersecurity than their larger counterparts. This, coupled with fewer and outdated IT resources, makes the likelihood of a cyber attack higher.

Posted: Jun 01, 2025

Agency Nation Meets: Taylor Hendrickson

Taylor Hendrickson, Young Agents Council (YAC) director at the Florida Association of Insurance Agents, is passionate about helping young professionals find their footing and thrive in the insurance industry.

Posted: May 31, 2025

Employee and Family Injured in Company Car: How Do PIP, PAP, BAP and Workers Comp Interact?

If an employee drives a regularly furnished company car and the employee and family members are injured in an accident while using that car, how is that claim covered?

Posted: May 29, 2025

4 Ways to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace

Workplace programs that include promoting overall well-being, providing early intervention and access to care allow employers and HR leaders to maintain a supportive and healthy workplace.

Posted: May 27, 2025

Historic Number of Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in the U.S.

2024 saw the second-highest amount of tornadoes on record and 2025 is predicted to continue above-average activity. One weekend alone in mid-May caused $9 billion-$11 billion in damage.

Posted: May 27, 2025

Legislation Introduced to Close the TPLF Tax Loophole

Earlier this year, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California) introduced H.R. 1109, the “Litigation Transparency Act of 2025," which would require disclosure of third party litigation funding agreements between investors and parties to civil actions.

Posted: May 27, 2025

How to Insure a Truck-Mounted Drill Rig

A commercial insured needs to coordinate between a business auto policy and an inland marine policy to cover a a water well drill rig permanently mounted on a Peterbilt truck.

Posted: May 22, 2025

Big ‘I’ Secures Important Wins as House Passes Tax Package

The bill makes permanent and increases the 199A deduction for pass-through entities from 20% to 23%, which is a huge win for many independent insurance agencies.

Posted: May 21, 2025

How Volunteer Opportunities Can Relieve Employee Burnout

Embedding volunteering and donating into your company culture provides multiple touchpoints throughout the year to energize employees and live your values.

Posted: May 21, 2025

Parents Are Key in Teen Driver Safety

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) recently launched a public awareness compaign on the importance of parents encouraging teens to be safe behind the wheel.

Posted: May 20, 2025