IA Magazine
Improving technology is a determining factor for many carriers as they look to employ a strategic response to a sustained rise in claims frequency and severity.
Posted: Dec 01, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the resurgence of old-school scams, such as forgery and alterations, poses significant business risks.
Posted: Dec 01, 2024
Paul Baccaro is the co-founder and CEO of Social Jazz. He is a lifelong tech junkie and spent the past 20-plus years building online products and taking them to market.
Posted: Nov 30, 2024
Nonprofit organizations face many of the same legal exposures as for-profit organizations, including conflicts of interest, breach of fiduciary duty and theft.
Posted: Nov 24, 2024
Insurance agents play a key role in helping their clients prevent injuries, reduce claims, protect the health of their employees and safeguard the financial health of their businesses.
Posted: Nov 24, 2024
Understand the benefits of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the proactive measures insurance agents take to manage risks effectively.
Posted: Nov 24, 2024
While cleaning a water tank, a contractor accidently left the water outlet open. Sandblast media entered the city water supply and contaminated products in a cheese manufacturing facility.
Posted: Nov 21, 2024
Four Big “I" members were recognized for bold approaches to solving problems, willingness to be first adopters of innovative technology and commitment to giving back.
Posted: Nov 20, 2024
If those experiencing the pain points aren’t involved in validating the proposed tech solution, a lot of time and money can be wasted.
Posted: Nov 20, 2024
With a 96% success rate and $2.5 million disbursed to 278 federal campaigns, InsurPac continues its mission to amplify the voices of independent agents by supporting candidates who champion the insurance industry.
Posted: Nov 20, 2024
Like elections in the past, this one will not impact agency values—but fiscal policy could impact the portion owners take home.
Posted: Nov 19, 2024
The decision has wide-reaching implications for both employers and employees across the country as it alters the criteria for determining overtime eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Posted: Nov 19, 2024
Here are the differences between cyber warranties and cyber insurance, some issues with cyber warranties, and why cyber insurance is the only comprehensive risk transfer solution.
Posted: Nov 17, 2024
Tees-to-Green flood insurance automatically triggers payments as soon as flooding inundates a golf course.
Posted: Nov 17, 2024
While the fast-rolling D&O soft-market train continued through 2024, agents and clients should be aware that insurers are starting to approach underwriting with a more cautious lens.
Posted: Nov 17, 2024
Explore the transformative power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how insurance agents help businesses smoothly navigate its integration.
Posted: Nov 17, 2024
Does a nonprofit organization that has a workers compensation policy in force also need uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage?
Posted: Nov 14, 2024
The deal enables Safeco to grow its personal lines presence in 22 states as Main Street America Insurance shifts to focus exclusively on commercial lines.
Posted: Nov 13, 2024
In this short video, Charles Symington, Big “I" president & CEO, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I" senior vice president of federal government affairs, unpack the outcome of the 2024 election and its impact on the insurance industry and independent insuranc...
Posted: Nov 13, 2024
Even as the marketing landscape changed, independent agents understood that relationships and referrals were the key drivers for their businesses—and they were right.
Posted: Nov 11, 2024
Factors such as the Great Resignation, an aging workforce and economic fluctuations have widened the skills gap within the construction industry, pushing material and wage costs higher.
Posted: Nov 10, 2024
"Although we may be coming out of one of the most difficult periods in insurance history, some areas might still see increasing premiums for another 12-18 months," says independent agent Guffy Wright. "Factors like claim volume, social inflation, wea...
Posted: Nov 10, 2024
The biggest lesson from Hurricanes Helene and Milton is that we need to start taking storm risks more seriously and focus on preparedness. Another weather disaster will happen.
Posted: Nov 10, 2024
Learn how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing business operations and how insurance agents help maintain a safe and ethical environment.
Posted: Nov 10, 2024
The acquisition will unlock even more potential for Vertafore MGA customers by adding a modern agent portal, a powerful underwriting workbench and flexible workflow automation.
Posted: Nov 06, 2024