IA Magazine

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in March

March may be in like a lion and out like a lamb, but the crisis in the personal lines segment continues as costs from catastrophes rise steeply.

Posted: Apr 02, 2024

Farm to Fork: Finding Your Specialty in the U.S. Food Supply Chain

Here’s how agents are protecting the country’s food supply and how agents looking for a new specialty can find plenty of niche opportunities throughout the domestic food cycle.

Posted: Apr 01, 2024

4 Ways To Navigate Generational Differences in a Family-Owned Agency

Here’s how agents are protecting the country’s food supply and how agents looking for a new specialty can find plenty of niche opportunities throughout the domestic food cycle.

Posted: Apr 01, 2024

Getting the Valuation Right With Builders Risk Coverage

Learn how to value projects properly and avoid coinsurance penalties.

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

Why You Should Offer Excess UM/UIM Coverage to Personal Auto Clients

Umbrella coverage with uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) excess is insurance that pays for a client's injuries from an accident caused by the owner or operator of an uninsured or underinsured vehicle.

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

Bridging the Life Insurance Gap: A Discussion Guide for Agents and Brokers

For agents, building a relationship founded on trust with their clients is paramount, ensuring that clients feel understood and supported in navigating the complexities of life insurance.

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

Bridging the Life Insurance Gap: A Discussion Guide for Agents and Brokers

For agents, building a relationship founded on trust with their clients is paramount, ensuring that clients feel understood and supported in navigating the complexities of life insurance.

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

Can a Dissolved Business Still Insure Vehicles on a BAP?

The insured does not want to cancel the BAP nor transfer the vehicles to his personal name and personal auto policy. Could the carrier deny coverage if a claim occurred?

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

Rep. Gottheimer to Speak at 2024 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey) will address attendees at the Big "I" Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, April 11 in Washington, D.C.

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

Why Documentation Will Make Sure You Never Speak to an E&O Claims Handler

A well-documented agency file can mean the difference between outright vindication and a murky swearing contest that results in a lawsuit, settlement or both.

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

3 Ways Roadside Assistance Maximizes Agent Success

For agents, roadside assistance policies offered by carriers present an opportunity to deliver a superior level of service and support to auto clients.

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

A Consultative Approach: Add Value Beyond Insurance With Hagerty

Partner with Hagerty for market insights, training and the support you need to drive new business. 

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Personal Umbrella: A Look at the Volatile and Growing Market

In today's unsettled environment, the extra protection provided by personal umbrella coverage is growing more necessary, yet the current hard market is putting pressure on the segment.

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Personal Umbrella: A Look at the Volatile and Growing Market

In today's unsettled environment, the extra protection provided by personal umbrella coverage is growing more necessary, yet the current hard market is putting pressure on the segment.

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Vantage Risk Introduces Pollution and Professional Liability Insurance for Environmental Risks

The new policy extends contractors pollution liability and professional liability offerings to environmental contractors and consultants.

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Vantage Risk Introduces Pollution and Professional Liability Insurance for Environmental Risks

The new policy extends contractors pollution liability and professional liability offerings to environmental contractors and consultants.

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Agency Nation Meets: Jess Butler

Butler leads the strategy for Vertafore’s connective products for commercial and personal lines, identifies market hurdles and establishes go-to-market plans to ensure launch readiness and success.

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Agency Nation Meets: Jess Butler

Butler leads the strategy for Vertafore’s connective products for commercial and personal lines, identifies market hurdles and establishes go-to-market plans to ensure launch readiness and success.

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Agency Nation Meets: Mindi Zissman

Mindi Zissman is the president of Zissman Media, a business-to-business content firm specializing in the risk, insurance and compliance industries.

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Agency Nation Meets: Mindi Zissman

Mindi Zissman is the president of Zissman Media, a business-to-business content firm specializing in the risk, insurance and compliance industries.

Posted: Mar 24, 2024