IA Magazine

How To Attract Agency Talent in the Evolving Industry Job Market

Here are five strategies agencies can use for recruting and retaining employee talent.

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

How Weather-Related Losses Forced Farmers and Crop Insurance to Adapt

Extreme weather has been impacting the agricultural industry for years with crop insurance providing support for many of the losses experienced.

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

E&O Risk Management Strategies to Strengthen Client Bonds in 2024

At a time when agencies are feeling the squeeze from increasing operational costs due to inflation and companies cutting commissions, solidifying relationships will help retain clients and protect income.

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

How Homeowners Insurance Coverage Has Changed and What This Means for Agents

Independent agents understand the importance of making sure a home is protected and can help customers navigate the changing homeowners insurance environment.

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

Employee Dishonesty vs. Employee Theft: Are They the Same Coverage?

A commercial client has a third-party requirement of $1 million of employee dishonesty coverage. The agent can obtain a quote for $1 million of employee theft, but not employee dishonesty.

Posted: Feb 08, 2024

How Independent Agencies Can Create an Effective Homepage

Having an effective web presence is critical for every kind of small business, but particularly for independent agents who rely on sales leads and word-of-mouth referrals. Here are some tips for creating an effective homepage.

Posted: Feb 07, 2024

10x Your Influence by 10 A.M.: The Social Seller’s Morning Playbook

Through platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, agents participate in virtual conversations and create powerful connections where people come to know, respect and trust you and your brand.

Posted: Feb 07, 2024

The Evolution of Homeowners Insurance Coverage: The New Contract

Homeowners insurance coverage is changing, and agents have an opportunity to help customers protect one of their most valuable assets.

Posted: Feb 04, 2024

3 Ways Agents Can Help Public Entity Clients Navigate a Difficult Market

Independent agents can make sure their public entity clients understand their risks and have the insurance protection they need at a price they can afford.

Posted: Feb 04, 2024

M&A Activity Falls 24% in 2023, More Deals Expected in 2024

Despite the decline in the number of merger & acquisition transactions in 2023, there was a consistent volume of transactions throughout the year.

Posted: Feb 04, 2024

Atlas General Launches New Workers Comp Program

Atlas is able to write businesses with high experience modifications, large accounts, high- to low-hazard solutions, new ventures and businesses with up to a 30-day lapse in coverage.

Posted: Feb 04, 2024

Atlas General Launches New Workers Comp Program

Atlas is able to write businesses with high experience modifications, large accounts, high- to low-hazard solutions, new ventures and businesses with up to a 30-day lapse in coverage.

Posted: Feb 04, 2024

4 Tips to Prepare New Agents to Sell Medicare

The four principles have been tremendously valuable in identifying agents and preparing them to sell Medicare more efficiently and successfully.

Posted: Feb 04, 2024

4 Tips to Prepare New Agents to Sell Medicare

The four principles have been tremendously valuable in identifying agents and preparing them to sell Medicare more efficiently and successfully.

Posted: Feb 04, 2024

The Evolution of Homeowners Insurance Coverage: The New Contract

Homeowners insurance coverage is changing, and agents have an opportunity to help customers protect one of their most valuable assets.

Posted: Feb 04, 2024

3 Ways Agents Can Help Public Entity Clients Navigate a Difficult Market

Independent agents can make sure their public entity clients understand their risks and have the insurance protection they need at a price they can afford.

Posted: Feb 04, 2024

6 Steps to Implementing Automation

Posted: Feb 01, 2024

Road to Riches: Providing a Path to Producer Validation

As seasoned producers reach retirement age, investment in new ones is crucial for agencies that are looking to grow. From interviewing and hiring to training and upskilling, follow these steps to make sure your investment pays off.

Posted: Feb 01, 2024

Data Autonomy: How Independent Agencies Can Achieve Technology Independence

As seasoned producers reach retirement age, investment in new ones is crucial for agencies that are looking to grow. From interviewing and hiring to training and upskilling, follow these steps to make sure your investment pays off.

Posted: Feb 01, 2024

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in January

January 2024 brought some good news with property & casualty premium growth, while on the other hand also highlighting historic increases in auto insurance rates and the changing landscape of agency errors & omissions coverage.

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

Big ‘I’ Opposes Cuts to FCIP in Biden’s Next Budget

The Big “I" along with over 60 other industry groups sent letters opposing any proposed cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program in FY2025 budget.

Posted: Jan 31, 2024