IA Magazine

Navigating Business Interruptions in the Tech and Life Sciences Sectors

Identifying the specific challenges faced by tech and life sciences companies. 

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

Retaining Gen Z: The Need for Tailored, Modern Benefits Enrollment

As Generation Z becomes an increasingly significant part of the workforce, employers must rethink their approach to retention and benefits.

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

Marsh McLennan to Acquire McGriff for $7.75 Billion

The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024 and will enhance Marsh McLennan Agency's operations across commercial property & casualty insurance, employee benefits, management liability and personal lines.

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

Can Carriers Tell If a Client Had a Policy Canceled for Nonpayment?

If a client’s policy is cancelled for nonpayment—whether intentional or not—would it impact that client’s ability to get another policy?

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Government Shutdown Averted, NFIP Reauthorized

The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate passed the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act", which will fund the federal government and extend the NFIP through Dec. 20.

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Bipartisan Wildfire Mitigation Bill Passes the House

The bill will improve forest management, reduce wildfire risk and protect critical infrastructure through federal, state, tribal and local collaboration.

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

7 Findings from the 2024 Agency Universe Study

The biennial study reveals gains and challenges in the independent agency channel.

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

7 Findings From the 2024 Agency Universe Study

The study looks at the independent agency ecosystem as it gains distance from the pandemic and navigates the obstacles presented by the hard market.

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Safeguarding Progress: Key Business Interruption Challenges for Tech and Life Sciences Firms

How independent agents can guide businesses in risk management.

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

3 Coverage Gaps Agents Can Highlight for Restaurant Clients

As the restaurant market evolves, restaurant owners need to be sure they know what coverage they have and where they could be vulnerable.

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Don’t Bow-Wow Out of Pet Insurance

Grab this growth opportunity by the tail.

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

New Collector Car Insurer OpenRoad Announces Official Launch

Agreed value coverage allows OpenRoad and the policyholder to agree upon a predetermined, fixed value for the insured vehicle based on its condition, rarity and true market value.

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

How to Determine Your Agency’s Value

If you want to supercharge your revenue, secure your retirement and prepare your agency for the unexpected, you need to pay attention to the financial and business side of growing an agency.

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Key Trends Facing the Future of the Surety Bond Market

The soft market for bonds has been underpinned by sufficient reinsurer capacity and new surety company entrants into the market. However, there are some indications that the market is hardening.

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

What Coverage Does a PAP Provide for a Rental Car?

Would liability and physical damage coverages cover a rental car? Would there be a coverage gap in loss rentals?

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

More Homeowners Shop for Coverage but Most Stay Put

A record 6.8% of all home insurance customers are actively shopping for new policies in 2024, yet only 2.2% of homeowners switched policies as a result.

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

3 Unusual Agency Financing Solutions

With the right banking partner, independent agency owners can be creative about how they finance their growth goals.

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Agency Nation Meets: Graham Blackwell

Blackwell is responsible for Applied Systems’ strategic growth business units, including Ivans, EZLynx and Applied Pay, as well as Applied’s corporate financial functions.

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Big ‘I’ Installs New Chairman

The Big “I” installed Indiana’s Todd Jackson, owner and partner at McGowan Insurance Group in Indianapolis, as the 2024-2025 Big “I” chairman.

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Atain Launches Comprehensive DIC Earthquake Program in Partnership With Vikco

Assessment includes the quality of management, construction type and scope of operations.

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

Life Insurance Awareness Month: Give Clients the Coverage They Say They Need

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month and provides an opportunity to dispel misconceptions and educate the many Americans who live with a life insurance coverage gap.

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

Sentry Acquires The General for $1.7 Billion

Sentry, a mutual insurer based in Wisconsin, primarily offers commercial insurance. The General is a direct-to-consumer insurer.

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

Accelerate Growth Through Agency Acquisition

Are you tired of chasing one client at a time for modest growth? While organic growth is important, equity growth can be accelerated through effective financial management.

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

Mitigating Business Interruption Risks in Tech and Life Sciences

Key strategies for supporting tech and life sciences companies.

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

Unleash Growth With Pet Insurance

Me-wow! Pet insurance is the fastest-growing property & casualty line.

Posted: Sep 15, 2024