IA Magazine

Why Home Maintenance Can Help Customers Take Back Control Against Weather Loss Trends

Home maintenance spots to focus on to reduce risk.

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

Why Realtors Need to Take E&O Coverage Seriously

As the market for real estate agents has continued to change, one of the results has been an increase in the frequency and severity of claims made against them.

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

The Benefits of Commercial Output Insurance

Discover how this all-encompassing safety net can safeguard your client’s assets.

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

Arrowhead Combines Workers Comp with Commercial Auto Companion Product

Arrowhead announced that it will begin offering commercial auto insurance to its workers comp clients in construction-related industries.

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

Lessons Learned From 3 Real-Life Builders Risk Claims

What may seem like insignificant details can have profound ramifications if a claim occurs. Here’s how to avoid a major setback with a client’s policy.

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

What’s the Difference Between a Condo and a Townhouse?

Can townhouse exteriors be insured by each owner with the homeowners association (HOA) insuring common areas?

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

What’s the Difference Between Insuring a Condo and a Townhouse?

Can townhouse exteriors be insured by each owner, with the homeowners association (HOA) insuring common areas?

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

M&A Dealmaking Approaching 'Normal’ Levels

The first six months of 2024 marked the lowest first-half total in four years, which could likely be approaching a 'normal' level of dealmaking.

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

4 Ways Agents Can Assist Workers Comp Clients as Their Business Evolves

As the business sector continues to develop with new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), which is taking safety and loss management tools to new levels, agents can add value to that relationship via numerous paths.

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

From Production to Distribution: Ensuring Safety With Commercial Output Overage

From production to distribution, ensure holistic protection for your client’s.

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Two-Way Street: Technology’s Impact on Safety and Claims

New technology is supporting safer driving efforts through the use of driver assistant systems, such as accident prevention, collision detection, well-designed navigation and enhanced communications technology.

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Protection Through Prevention: The Evolving Role of the Independent Agent

Insights on home maintenance to reduce risks.

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

4 Ways to Enhance Your Role with Workers Comp Clients

As the business sector continues to develop with new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), agents can add value to their client relationships via numerous paths.

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

What Agency Staff Like Most About Their Jobs

The majority of professionals within the insurance industry remain passionate about the industry itself and about helping the people they serve, according to Vertafore report.

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Ban on Noncompete Agreements Dealt Significant Blow

Two lawsuits filed seek to block the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements from taking effect as scheduled on Sept. 4.

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June

From the continued heat in the personal auto market, to the consequences of risk misclassification, emerging risks such as short-term rentals and lithium batteries, June articles provide analysis of industry trends and market conditions.

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

Workers Comp: The Most Profitable Major Line of Business

With a total combined ratio of 86 for 2023, the workers compensation market continued to waltz its way through another profitable year.

Posted: Jul 07, 2024

Allianz Life Launches New Accumulation Annuity

Accumulation Advantage+ offers a premium bonus on the money placed in the annuity for the first 18 months, vested at a rate of 10% each contract year.

Posted: Jul 07, 2024

Navigating Risk: The Power of Commercial Output Coverage

Secure your client’s business at every stage with commercial output coverage.

Posted: Jul 07, 2024

Recent Federal Regulations Make PFAS the New Asbestos

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals."

Posted: Jul 07, 2024

Agents Well Positioned to Help Homeowners Maintain Homes and Avoid Weather-Related Losses

Home maintenance data and advice for agents to share with homeowners.

Posted: Jul 07, 2024

Owning It: Meet Young Agent Jesica Hernandez

"One thing I've always loved, even outside of work, is helping other people," says young agent Jesica Hernandez. "The opportunity to help people protect what they've worked hard for is very fulfilling."

Posted: Jul 02, 2024

Owning It: Meet Young Agent Cole Schanandore

"At the end of the day, I think different perspectives are important in any organization," says young agent Cole Schanandore. "Every generation needs to be adaptable and learn to work together as a team."

Posted: Jul 02, 2024