IA Magazine

Agency Nation Meets: Taylor Hendrickson

Taylor Hendrickson, Young Agents Council (YAC) director at the Florida Association of Insurance Agents, is passionate about helping young professionals find their footing and thrive in the insurance industry.

Posted: May 31, 2025

Employee and Family Injured in Company Car: How Do PIP, PAP, BAP and Workers Comp Interact?

If an employee drives a regularly furnished company car and the employee and family members are injured in an accident while using that car, how is that claim covered?

Posted: May 29, 2025

4 Ways to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace

Workplace programs that include promoting overall well-being, providing early intervention and access to care allow employers and HR leaders to maintain a supportive and healthy workplace.

Posted: May 27, 2025

Historic Number of Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in the U.S.

2024 saw the second-highest amount of tornadoes on record and 2025 is predicted to continue above-average activity. One weekend alone in mid-May caused $9 billion-$11 billion in damage.

Posted: May 27, 2025

Legislation Introduced to Close the TPLF Tax Loophole

Earlier this year, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California) introduced H.R. 1109, the “Litigation Transparency Act of 2025," which would require disclosure of third party litigation funding agreements between investors and parties to civil actions.

Posted: May 27, 2025

How to Insure a Truck-Mounted Drill Rig

A commercial insured needs to coordinate between a business auto policy and an inland marine policy to cover a a water well drill rig permanently mounted on a Peterbilt truck.

Posted: May 22, 2025

Big ‘I’ Secures Important Wins as House Passes Tax Package

The bill makes permanent and increases the 199A deduction for pass-through entities from 20% to 23%, which is a huge win for many independent insurance agencies.

Posted: May 21, 2025

How Volunteer Opportunities Can Relieve Employee Burnout

Embedding volunteering and donating into your company culture provides multiple touchpoints throughout the year to energize employees and live your values.

Posted: May 21, 2025

Parents Are Key in Teen Driver Safety

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) recently launched a public awareness compaign on the importance of parents encouraging teens to be safe behind the wheel.

Posted: May 20, 2025

Orion180’s New FLEX Home Insurance Gives Policyholders More Control

Policyholders can choose from various deductible and co-pay options to balance upfront home insurance costs with long-term savings.

Posted: May 18, 2025

Why the E&S Market Continues to Grow

The hard market is among the causes for the growth of the excess & surplus market that had previously been considered a safety valve for the admitted market.

Posted: May 18, 2025

P&C Insurance Market Reports Best Underwriting Results Since 2013

U.S. property & casualty insurers recorded an underwriting gain of $24.8 billion in 2024, showing significant improvement compared to the underwriting loss of $21.8 billion in 2023.

Posted: May 18, 2025

Does an HO3 Cover a Dwelling Being Built in Another State?

An insured lives in Connecticut but is building a new one-family home on their property in Massachusetts.

Posted: May 15, 2025

1 in 4 Businesses Know They’re Underinsured As Catastrophe Concerns Increase

Despite rising concerns, 26% of commercial property owners admit to knowingly carrying inadequate insurance coverage to account for severe weather events, an 8-point increase from 2023.

Posted: May 14, 2025

9 Common Sales Objections and How to Respond

Overcoming objections can feel uncomfortable for many agents, however it can be a chance to address the most common client objections and to learn how to overcome them.

Posted: May 13, 2025

NEXT Announces Multi-Location Workers Comp Coverage

Coverage allows small business owners with multiple locations to easily secure coverage through a single policy, meeting the needs of businesses that are adding new locations and hiring more employees.

Posted: May 11, 2025

4 Tips for Working with Marine Underwriters

Agents play an important role in working as trusted advisors to provide reliable and tailored coverage for their marine clients.

Posted: May 11, 2025

M&A Hits 5-Year First-Quarter Low But Big Deals Loom

The first quarter of 2025 saw the number of mergers & acquisitions decline 15% to 141, down from 166 in the first quarter of 2024.

Posted: May 11, 2025

4 Tips for Working With Marine Underwriters

Independent insurance agents can leverage their carrier relationships to provide reliable and tailored coverage for marine clients.

Posted: May 11, 2025

Wildfire Legislation Heating Up in The Senate

Momentum has been building in the U.S. Senate where several new bipartisan proposals aim to improve forest management, reduce wildfire risks and strengthen disaster resilience.

Posted: May 07, 2025

Wildfire Legislation Heating Up in the Senate

Momentum has been building in the U.S. Senate where several new bipartisan proposals aim to improve forest management, reduce wildfire risks and strengthen disaster resilience.

Posted: May 07, 2025

LinkedIn Has Changed and So Should Your Marketing Strategy

With LinkedIn's recent and ongoing algorithm changes, here are six tips to adjust your posts to drive engagement and outcomes.

Posted: May 06, 2025

Dog Bite Claims Cost $1.6 Billion in 2024, Rising 86% in 10 Years

Dog-related claims have increased significantly in both frequency and cost, according to the latest claims data analysis from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and State Farm.

Posted: May 06, 2025

Key Trends in the Marine Insurance Industry

Despite the softer market conditions, the marine insurance industry—marine cargo, inland marine, and marine hull and liability—continues to be impacted by evolving trends.

Posted: May 04, 2025

How Coastal Habitats Can Reduce Flood Losses and Create More Resilient Communities

In areas that enjoy a healthy coastal habitat, an average of 1% of insurance policyholders report a claim in a month of a flood event, compared to 2.8% of areas with less coastal protection.

Posted: May 04, 2025