IA Magazine
Learn how four independent agents strategically used digital tools to grow their agencies and win with customers.
Posted: Jul 25, 2021
While most lines of coverage for management and professional liability exposures were firming pre-COVID-19, this market is experiencing turmoil it hasn't seen since the early 2000s.
Posted: Jul 25, 2021
The new coverage will be particularly beneficial to construction companies, expanding coverage for equipment, materials in transit and build sites. Manufacturers and agribusinesses will benefit from motor truck cargo coverage.
Posted: Jul 25, 2021
The launch of Westfield Specialty will create opportunities to grow profitably, attract new customers and strengthen relationships with existing customers.
Posted: Jul 25, 2021
The firms have agreed to terminate their $30 billion deal and end litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Posted: Jul 25, 2021
A skunk entered the basement of a house through a cat door and sprayed the area. Is animal spray excluded from homeowners coverage under the pollution exclusion?
Posted: Jul 22, 2021
Designed specifically for insurance agents, the Risk Rating 2.0 – Equity in Action webinars will bring agents the latest information on how and when Risk Rating 2.0 will be implemented.
Posted: Jul 21, 2021
Elevate Trilogy Part Two: Data took a dive into data-driven marketing, cybersecurity, and tech stacks. Check out the recording of the sessions on demand on the Elevate conference event platform.
Posted: Jul 21, 2021
The Big “I" testimony noted that the businesses and nonprofit organizations our members serve were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and want to be a part of the solution on future pandemic risk.
Posted: Jul 21, 2021
The legislation would phase out the 20% small business tax deduction for taxpayers with incomes over $400,000, while eliminating it altogether for those with incomes exceeding $500,000.
Posted: Jul 21, 2021
The PRO Act would drastically change the nation's labor laws and includes a provision that could significantly impact the independent agency system.
Posted: Jul 21, 2021
In this ever more competitive property-casualty world, it seems like pivoting to life, health and benefits is just like being able to go to your left in basketball. But can we measure the upside?
Posted: Jul 20, 2021
Independent agent Kingston Hall's role model is "my mom," she says. "She's taught me the value of relationships and being authentic."
Posted: Jul 19, 2021
"In my own work, it is all about keeping in mind that central thesis of doing what’s best for the client," says Kevin Fukuyama, independent agent. "That has helped create great career fundamentals for me because if we view ourselves as educators, adv...
Posted: Jul 19, 2021
Four independent agents share how their agencies use digital to connect with clients, expand their reach and scale their business.
Posted: Jul 18, 2021
The vacant property program targets both properties and vacant land, including residential and commercial buildings, as well as buildings under renovation.
Posted: Jul 18, 2021
A large problem for contractors is that many are still unaware of the professional services and pollution risks associated with their construction work. Independent agents can help clients cover such risks.
Posted: Jul 18, 2021
As the construction industry recovers, now is the time for agents to work with clients to understand their needs and share expertise to acquire the right coverage. Here are three tips to ensure clients get the coverage they need.
Posted: Jul 18, 2021
Our agency just got an office texting line. Do we need to ask for consent before texting with a prospect or client? Is a verbal response acceptable or is there a formal way we need to document proof of consent prior to texting?
Posted: Jul 15, 2021
With multiple generations in the workplace, "collaborating has never been more important than in the times we're in," says Frank Mercurio, independent agent. "We need to learn better ways to provide good service to our customers."
Posted: Jul 14, 2021
As more people access the internet and share their data, the need for cyber risk mitigation is profound. Yet only 12% of Americans have purchased a personal cyber insurance policy in the past year, accodring to a Chubb survey.
Posted: Jul 14, 2021
Agents who invested in digitization were better equipped to navigate the pandemic, according to Nationwide survey. Yet the agent-client relationship remains vital.
Posted: Jul 14, 2021
The Executive Order includes 72 initiatives by over a dozen federal agencies to tackle what President Biden deems are some of the most pressing competition problems across the U.S. economy.
Posted: Jul 14, 2021
Would you want to sit through a four hour meeting or training? Getting to the point doesn't mean rushing through the material. It means trimming the fat and emotionally engaging with other human beings.
Posted: Jul 13, 2021
"I learned I have to be smarter about who I’m bringing on, how they fit into the agency long term, and how they will benefit the culture," says Kim Mathews, independent agency owner, on how she's grown as a leader. "Are they the people who are willin...
Posted: Jul 12, 2021