IA Magazine

Government Shutdown Ends as NFIP Retroactively Reauthorized  

The continuing resolution (CR) funds the federal government through Jan. 30, 2026, and includes a retroactive reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the period that the program lapsed.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Public Insurance Broker Performance Trends and the Impact on M&A 

2025 has told a tale of two very different market realities for public brokers. Here’s what that means for agency mergers & acquisitions.

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

Privacy Litigation Risk Grows ‘Substantially,’ According to Coalition Report

Lawsuits over how businesses collect and use data have surged, driven largely by aggressive plaintiff’s attorneys leveraging decades-old privacy laws in modern contexts.

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

InsurPac Hits $1 Million and Has Sights Set on a Record Year

As of Oct. 27, more than 2,300 agents and brokers nationwide have invested in InsurPac, the Big “I” political action committee (PAC), helping to surpass the $1 million mark toward its $1.3 million goal for the 2025 calendar year.

Posted: Oct 29, 2025

Auto Insurance Rates Decline but Satisfaction Remains Strained 

While many insurers have filed for rate decreases in 2025, many customers have yet to feel the effects of those decreases, with 44% of auto insurance claimants reporting a price increase in the past 12 months.

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

Independent Insurance Agency M&A Activity Slows Through Third Quarter 

Mergers and acquisitions insurance sector deals declined through third quarter 2025, a 7% decline on prior year to date.

Posted: Oct 26, 2025

Fix Our Forest Act Edges Closer to Law

The “Fix Our Forests Act of 2025,” which will improve forest management, reduce wildfire risk and protect critical infrastructure, was passed out of a U.S. Senate committee.

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Fix Our Forests Act Edges Closer to Law

The “Fix Our Forests Act of 2025,” which will improve forest management, reduce wildfire risk and protect critical infrastructure, was passed out of a U.S. Senate committee.

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

 Rising Homeowners Coverage Gaps Underscore Agents’ Expanding Role

As homeowners contend with inflation, extreme weather and increasingly complex coverage needs, new reports from Nationwide and The Hanover reveal widening gaps in insurance coverage—and an expanding role for agents helping clients navigate today’s ri...

Posted: Oct 21, 2025

Marsh McLennan to Rebrand as Marsh

Marsh McLennan announced is changing its brand to Marsh, effective January 2026. The company has also created a new unit to centralize investments in operations, data, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics.

Posted: Oct 15, 2025

APCIA Annual Meeting 2025: Industry Competition, Affordability and Legal System Abuse

Last week, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) hosted its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Posted: Oct 14, 2025

Medicare Advantage Providers Withdraw and Cut Agent Compensation

In response to providers significantly reducing or eliminating agent compensation, the Big “I” voiced its concerns in joint letters to Congress and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Posted: Oct 14, 2025

AppliedNet2025: AI Innovations Power the ‘Intelligent Insurance Era’

This year’s conference made one thing clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword—it’s becoming a daily tool reshaping how agencies quote, renew and serve clients.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Applied Net 2025: AI Innovations Power the ‘Intelligent Insurance Era’

This year’s conference made one thing clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword—it’s becoming a daily tool reshaping how agencies quote, renew and serve clients.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Funding Standoff: Government Shutdown Continues

Both political sides seem to be digging in, with the U.S. Senate unable to advance a “clean” continuing resolution (CR).

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

New NYDFS Cybersecurity MFA Requirement Effective Nov. 1

Although the NYDFS Cyber Regulations may not apply directly to your business, independent insurance agencies operating in other jurisdictions could still see impacts.

Posted: Oct 07, 2025

No Deal: NFIP Lapses as Government Shutdown Begins

A partial federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, resulting in a lapse of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) authority.

Posted: Oct 01, 2025

J.D. Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2025 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study

The report uncovers agents’ perceptions of how well carriers are meeting their foundational needs, including responsive underwriting, personalized service and clearly communicated risk appetite.

Posted: Sep 30, 2025

When It Rains, It Pours: Precipitation Flat as Intensity Rises

While annual rainfall is not rising, the increase in extreme rainfall events means that flood risk, infrastructural strain, and flash flooding potential are increasing.

Posted: Sep 23, 2025

House Holds Hearing on Terrorism Insurance Reauthorization

The Big “I” urges Congress to act well in advance of the 2027 deadline and reauthorize a long-term, clean extension of this important program.

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

High-Value Customer Loyalty Most at Risk as Homeowners Rates Climb

Nearly half of U.S. homeowners have seen their insurance premiums increase over the past year, signaling growing concerns over insurer loyalty and long-term profitability, according to J.D. Power.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Ransomware Claim Costs Up 17% Due to Evolving Cybercrime Tactics

The trend points to increasingly sophisticated, profitable tactics used by financially motivated cybercriminals, who are becoming more focused and systematic in their exploits.

Posted: Sep 14, 2025