IA Magazine

Relationships Matter

There is no better way of providing insurance than through independent agents.

Posted: Dec 29, 2019

Water Damage: Seepage or Accidental Discharge?

What is the difference between water seepage and accidental discharge from the breaking apart of pipes?

Posted: Dec 27, 2019

FACI Discusses the International Capital Standard

Big “I” member Quincy Branch is a member of the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance Subcommittee on the Availability of Insurance Products.

Posted: Dec 23, 2019

3 More Ways to Get Completed Insurance Applications Back the First Time

Learn three more ways smart forms save your agency time and streamline your clients’ experience.

Posted: Dec 23, 2019

Hanover Prestige Targets High-Value Personal Lines Clients

Hanover Prestige, a distinctive brand of personal insurance options for customers with complex coverage needs, is now available for home, auto and condominiums.

Posted: Dec 22, 2019

Product Liability: What You Need to Know About CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD) sales in the U.S. will surpass $20 billion by 2024. The biggest emerging trend in product liability insurance, the CBD market has unique challenges.

Posted: Dec 22, 2019

Does a Car Have Coverage While Being Hauled on a Trailer?

Does a personal auto insurance policy, which includes comprehensive and collision coverage, provide physical damage coverage while the car is being hauled on a trailer?

Posted: Dec 19, 2019

Long-Time Big ‘I’ Member Installed as NCOIL President

The Big “I” is proud to announce that Indiana State Rep. Matt Lehman, a long-time active and outstanding Big “I” member, was installed on Dec. 13 as the new president of the National Council of Insurance Legislators.

Posted: Dec 18, 2019

Big ‘I’ Urges Administration to Oppose Cuts to Crop Insurance Program

Last week, the Big “I” and other industry groups, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, urging them to oppose any cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program.

Posted: Dec 18, 2019

Congress Passes Three Big ‘I’ Priorities in One Bill

Today, the U.S. Senate passed a legislative package that includes three key priorities for independent agents: Reauthorizing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, extending the National Flood Insurance Program and repealing the “Cadillac tax.”

Posted: Dec 18, 2019

5 InsurTech Trends for 2020

As InsurTech continues to launch new technological solutions into the hands of consumers and agents, here are five of the biggest trends you can expect to see in 2020.

Posted: Dec 17, 2019

In Product Liability, Is ‘the Tail Wagging the Dog’?

Insurers have had their work cut out for them over the past couple of years, especially liability insurers. Recent developments are steering a significant shift to a hard product liability market.

Posted: Dec 15, 2019

Chubb Introduces Small Business Insurance for the Food Service Industry

Chubb Small Commercial Insurance has expanded its appetite to include casual dining, caterers, fast food, fine dining, food trucks and more.

Posted: Dec 15, 2019

The Hill Newspaper Names Big ‘I’ Leaders Among Top D.C. Lobbyists

Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, and Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president of external, industry and government affairs, have once again been named among the top trade association lobbyists.

Posted: Dec 11, 2019

Big ‘I’ Pushes for ‘Cadillac’ Tax Repeal

The tax would disproportionately affect middle-income Americans, women, seniors, working families and small businesses.

Posted: Dec 11, 2019

Big ‘I’ Urges Senate to Act on TRIA

This week, the Big “I” joined a number of organizations in sending a letter to Senate leaders urging them to pass bipartisan legislation that would allow the program to continue to provide vital economic protections against acts of terrorism.

Posted: Dec 11, 2019

Student of the Industry: Winter Is Coming, Hard Markets

In the first installment of a new monthly column offering an off-beat take on current trends in the industry, find out why it’s time to prepare for an insurance winter.

Posted: Dec 09, 2019

Why You Need to Talk Cyber with Your Professional Liability Clients

Cyberattacks are on the rise, yet a quarter of U.S. businesses have no plans to purchase cyber insurance—and 5% aren't even sure what it is. Learn about the robust cyber insurance solutions you can offer your clients.

Posted: Dec 08, 2019

Berkley Design Professional Offers $1 Million Per Project Limits

Berkley Design Professional's innovative approach to professional liability insurance addresses the current business litigation climate and provides a solution for both design firms and owners or developers.

Posted: Dec 08, 2019

How Organizations Are Addressing Active Shooter Risks

Although it's a difficult discussion to have, it's necessary to address this rapidly evolving and expanding risk.

Posted: Dec 03, 2019

Professional Liability Market Poised to Tighten Slightly in 2020

Small business owners are facing a variety of new and challenging exposures, which are shifting the makeup of professional liability risk and changing the way business owners must approach risk management.

Posted: Dec 01, 2019

From the Front Lines: Professional Liability

In the professional liability insurance industry, independent agent Kaitlin Kelly says that it's valuable to spend time with and learn alongside the professionals you protect.

Posted: Dec 01, 2019

Will the Labor Shortage Force the Workers Comp Market to Turn?

Despite several years of ample capacity and rate decreases in the workers compensation insurance market, the persistent labor shortage could present serious challenges in the near future.

Posted: Nov 24, 2019

Congress Extends NFIP on Short-Term Basis

The Big “I” supports and continues to advocate for the House to pass legislation to reauthorize the NFIP for five years with reforms.

Posted: Nov 20, 2019

Wheels of Progress: Nationwide’s Tech Collaboration with Amazon

Nationwide's Amazon Echo Auto device giveaway demonstrates how tech helps agents bring relevance and value to their clients.

Posted: Nov 18, 2019