IA Magazine
The Big “I" supports the legislation because it creates a “safe harbor" for agents and brokers who choose to do business with cannabis-related legitimate businesses.
Posted: Apr 21, 2021
An increase in distracted driving during the pandemic may have contributed to more hazardous roads, according to the 2021 Travelers Risk Index on distracted driving.
Posted: Apr 21, 2021
With the cannabis insurance industry blazing ahead, learn how to study the smoke signals to determine if and when your agency should pursue this budding line.
Posted: Apr 19, 2021
Keeping all your financial records in an organized way can make it easier to find what you need when looking for financing.
Posted: Apr 18, 2021
RV owners can be ideal clients for independent agents. With RV sales surging, here are five things agents need to know about the opportunities of RV insurance.
Posted: Apr 18, 2021
As the world entered a new era of work-from-home arrangements in 2020, cybercriminals were presented with new and ample opportunities, resulting in a changing risk landscape of ransomware attacks, data breaches, insurance claims and an overall increa...
Posted: Apr 18, 2021
Coverage includes no waiting periods with the exception of orthodontic services, no copays for most preventative procedures and a new benefit covering two additional cleanings per year when medically recommended.
Posted: Apr 18, 2021
Big “I” Chairman Jon Jensen presented the State of the Association address to Big “I” Virtual Legislative Conference attendees, offering hope and encouragement after what can only be described as a very difficult year.
Posted: Apr 15, 2021
The legislation would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for five years and clarify that private flood insurance can satisfy the NFIP’s continuous coverage requirements, a top priority for the Big “I”.
Posted: Apr 14, 2021
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) encouraged congressional leaders to reach across the aisle to support America’s economic recovery and return Capitol Hill to its founding principles.
Posted: Apr 14, 2021
“Despite what you may see on Twitter, TV and on cable news with all the screaming and yelling, there's still plenty of us that are focused on where we can get agreement and where we can find common-sense solutions,” Rep. Gottheimer (D-New Jersey), sa...
Posted: Apr 14, 2021
The cost will be steep if the nation doesn’t unite and invest resources in solving critical problems, warned House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-South Carolina).
Posted: Apr 12, 2021
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Missouri) warned that for small businesses to continue to recover, stimulus via the federal government should be temporary.
Posted: Apr 12, 2021
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-New York) led the charge on an exemption for insurance agents and brokers from new onerous federal reporting requirements and was the primary sponsor of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act.
Posted: Apr 12, 2021
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) discussed how federal overreach by the Biden administration will negatively impact small businesses and the economy’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted: Apr 12, 2021
COVID-19 has driven a surge of RV sales, bringing more cross-selling opportunities for agents. Here are five RV trends agents need to know.
Posted: Apr 11, 2021
Being prepared prior to applying for a loan for your agency will help the process go faster.
Posted: Apr 11, 2021
Taking into consideration the size of the flood insurance market, agents have a tremendous opportunity to grow their business.
Posted: Apr 11, 2021
The updated product, Chubb Primary Directors & Officers and Entity Securities Liability Insurance, is intended to meet the much-changed needs of publicly traded companies.
Posted: Apr 11, 2021
The first quarter of 2021 saw property-casualty rates continue to climb while composite rates moderated.
Posted: Apr 11, 2021
The premier legislative event for the independent agency system will be held April 13-16. Register for a chance to hear from top legislators and industry leaders on issues that will affect you and your clients.
Posted: Apr 07, 2021
Is there errors & omission coverage for recommending a life settlement option? The answer is “yes" and “no."
Posted: Apr 07, 2021
Is there errors & omission coverage for recommending a life settlement option? The answer is “yes" and “no."
Posted: Apr 07, 2021
From chatbots to social media, digital is a trend that has been building for decades. Here are seven digital capabilities strongly correlated with high revenue growth, according to a report by Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance.
Posted: Apr 07, 2021
From chatbots to social media, digital is a trend that has been building for decades. Here are seven digital capabilities strongly correlated with high revenue growth, according to a report by Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance.
Posted: Apr 07, 2021