IA Magazine

10 Things to Consider When Exploring AI in Your Insurance Agency

With artificial intelligence (AI) evolving so quickly, it’s important to pay attention, learn as much as you can, and be intentional about how you implement it.

Posted: Nov 06, 2024

Trump Elected President as Republicans Take Control of Senate, Likely Maintain the House

The election results are widely viewed as a mandate to fix the economy, stem the tide of illegal immigration, and take a new approach to foreign affairs with an “America first" agenda.

Posted: Nov 06, 2024

Lessons From Helene and Milton: Insurance and Preparedness—Part 1

Hurricanes Helene and Milton made it clear that hurricanes, storms and floods can happen anywhere and anytime and are not limited to the coast.

Posted: Nov 03, 2024

Hiscox FloodPlus Available on Burns & Wilcox’s IssueQuick

Coverage is available for homeowners with dwelling values up to $2.25 million and for commercial insureds up to $2.5 million to incorporate buildings, business personal property and business income.

Posted: Nov 03, 2024

Preparing Builders Risk Clients for Extreme Weather

As the builders risk market evolves through a changing economic and physical landscape, agents play a key role in protecting the interests of the insured.

Posted: Nov 03, 2024

Generative AI: Driving Innovation With Confidence

Discover how businesses are leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) for growth, and the role of insurance agents in ensuring secure and compliant implementation.

Posted: Nov 03, 2024

Declaration of Independents:

Posted: Nov 01, 2024

Navigate the Latest Challenges in the Commercial Auto Market

InsurTech's once-disruptive influence has done a full 180, shifting from sidelining independent insurance agents to empowering them as essential partners in transforming the channel.

Posted: Nov 01, 2024

How Agent-Driven Solutions Are Altering the Insurtech Landscape

InsurTech's once-disruptive influence has done a full 180, shifting from sidelining independent insurance agents to empowering them as essential partners in transforming the channel.

Posted: Nov 01, 2024

BPP vs. PPO: Contractor Storing Materials Purchased by Client

If a contractor receives payment before delivering the materials to the final installation point, are the materials still business personal property or have they become the personal property of others?

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

Agency Nation Meets: Jason Gobbel

As the chief solutions officer of Kite Technology Group, Jason Gobbel is an expert at one thing: helping small to midsized businesses take advantage of technology.

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

America Decides: 4 Things to Watch on Election Night

Here are four things Nathan Riedel, Big “I" senior vice president of federal government affairs, and Molly Abboud, Big “I" director of political affairs highlighted for independent agents and brokers to watch on election night.

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

Insurance Agency M&A Down 10% but Stabilizing

While down, the pace of mergers & acquisitions appears to be stabilizing, with 198 deals announced in the third quarter of 2024, up 14% from 173 in the second quarter of 2024.

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

Why Is EBITDA Crucial for Agency Valuation?

In the market right now, prospective buyers are not determining the price they will pay for an agency based on revenue alone, but instead on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

Whistleblowers: What Clients Need to Know About Evolving EPLI Coverage and Regulations

Independent agents can ensure clients have the employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) coverage they need that can protect a business against claims by workers.

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

Layoffs Lead to Liability: Help Clients Reduce Their Exposure

Agents have the opportunity to step in as trusted risk advisors to explain how layoffs can create new risks for employers when downsizing is unavoidable.

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

Is Cyber Insurance Ready for Future Tech Risks?

What can the CrowdStrike outage teach us about the evolving role of cyber insurance and governance in an increasingly digital world? Learn how this event is reshaping industry standards.

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

How You and Your Clients Should Prepare for Cyberattacks

With identity theft and data breaches continually on the rise, it’s crucial to have a data protection plan in place. Here are some ways you and your customers can prepare for the worst.

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

THC-Infused Beverages: Does CGL Liquor Liability Exclusion Apply?

Is there a liability coverage gap for the sale of these beverages, with or without the addition of a liquor liability form? Does the definition of “intoxication” apply to only alcohol or more broadly?

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

The Big ‘I’ Announces Progressive Insurance® Donation to the Trusted Choice® Relief Fund

Disaster-affected agencies are encouraged to apply for assistance.

Posted: Oct 23, 2024