IA Magazine

1 in 4 Businesses Know They’re Underinsured As Catastrophe Concerns Increase

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

9 Common Sales Objections and How to Respond

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

NEXT Announces Multi-Location Workers Comp Coverage

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

4 Tips for Working with Marine Underwriters

Agents play an important role in working as trusted advisors to provide reliable and tailored coverage for their marine clients.

Posted: May 11, 2025

M&A Hits 5-Year First-Quarter Low But Big Deals Loom

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

4 Tips for Working With Marine Underwriters

Independent insurance agents can leverage their carrier relationships to provide reliable and tailored coverage for marine clients.

Posted: May 11, 2025

Wildfire Legislation Heating Up in The Senate

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

Wildfire Legislation Heating Up in the Senate

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

LinkedIn Has Changed and So Should Your Marketing Strategy

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 Bite Claims Cost $1.6 Billion in 2024, Rising 86% in 10 Years

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

Key Trends in the Marine Insurance Industry

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

How Coastal Habitats Can Reduce Flood Losses and Create More Resilient Communities

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

How Coastal Habitats Can Reduce Flood Losses and Create More Resilient Communities

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

Ahoy! Insurance Expands to Florida With Flexible Marine Insurance Options

The new policy offers coverage for vessels up to 95 feet in length and $2.5 million in value.

Posted: May 04, 2025

Ahoy! Insurance Expands to Florida With Flexible Marine Insurance Options

The new policy offers coverage for vessels up to 95 feet in length and $2.5 million in value.

Posted: May 04, 2025

State of the Association: ‘When We Collaborate, We Succeed’

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

House Majority Leader Scalise: Tariffs, Tax Reform and Getting the Economy Back on Track

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. Huizenga Encourages Agents to Be Advocates on the Hill and at Home

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. Peters Champions Bipartisan Solutions to Wildfire Risk

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

What’s Driving The Rise in E&O Claims and What Can Your Agency Do to Prevent One?

​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