IA Magazine
Life Pro+ Advantage offers policyholders the reassurance provided by death benefit protection, as well as the flexibility to address other financial needs, including college funding and supplemental retirement income.
Posted: Jan 05, 2020
Key victories include a huge win giving independent agencies tax relief and a trifecta of Big "I" priorities made into law.
Posted: Jan 01, 2020
In an incredibly tight labor market, finding qualified talent—particularly in sales—can be tricky. If you’re planning on hiring a new sales executive in 2020, avoid these five mistakes.
Posted: Dec 30, 2019
To create producers that can achieve early and ongoing success, agencies must reevaluate their approach and embrace a new way of thinking when it comes to producer training.
Posted: Dec 30, 2019
As insurance advisors, we need to begin laying the foundation for the future today so we can remain relevant to our clients and other stakeholders. Here are the top three things we should be working on every week in 2020.
Posted: Dec 29, 2019
Telematics and data can improve an organization’s risk profile, but only when implemented carefully. Here are three key considerations to help clients steer clear of potential downfalls.
Posted: Dec 29, 2019
There is no better way of providing insurance than through independent agents.
Posted: Dec 29, 2019
What is the difference between water seepage and accidental discharge from the breaking apart of pipes?
Posted: Dec 27, 2019
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
Learn three more ways smart forms save your agency time and streamline your clients’ experience.
Posted: Dec 23, 2019
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 Small Commercial Insurance has expanded its appetite to include casual dining, caterers, fast food, fine dining, food trucks and more.
Posted: Dec 15, 2019
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
The tax would disproportionately affect middle-income Americans, women, seniors, working families and small businesses.
Posted: Dec 11, 2019
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
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
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'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