IA Magazine

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

Additional Insureds on a COI: Is the Word ‘Blanket’ Misleading?

What is the proper wording for reflecting additional insureds on certificates of insurance (COIs)?

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Women are Powerful Insurance Purchasers, according to Trusted Choice Survey

The new survey found that women are increasingly taking charge of their financial security and insurance decisions.

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

DOL Issues New Worker Classification Rule

The final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) intends to clarify the standard for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

Rep. Torres to Speak at Emerging Leaders Luncheon

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-New York) will address attendees at the 2024 Big “I" Legislative Conference, which will take place April 10-12 in Washington, D.C.

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

3 Common Myths About Coverage for Dirt Bikes

As the global dirt bike market continues to grow, independent agents can offer valuable advice on the myths about dirt bike insurance.

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Neptune Flood Expands Coverage into Kentucky

Neptune offers up to $4 million in residential and commercial property coverage, up to $500,000 in contents coverage, and up to $10 million in RCBAP coverage for condominium associations.

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Unbundle for Savings: Maximize Coverage, Minimize Costs

Provide stronger coverage and unexpected savings for your clients. 

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

U.S. P&C Underwriting Losses Hit 10-Year High of $38 Billion

In addition to $35 billion in CAT losses, AM Best analysts also said both economic and social inflation played large roles in proterty & casualty losses.

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

5 Ways Agents Can Leverage PR in 2024

Agents who are most successful with public relations understand that there are important strategies to create awareness and to strengthen reputation.

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

FCIP Avoids Cuts in Biden’s 2025 Budget

President Joe Biden's FY2025 budget does not include cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP), which is welcome news and a significant win for the agriculture community.

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Senate Speakers Confirmed for Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference

Sen. Mike Rounds and Sen. John Thune will address attendees at the 2024 Big “I" Legislative Conference, which will take place April 10-12 in Washington, D.C.

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

2024 Tax Season: Consult an Expert Before Selling Your Agency

Depending on how a business is organized, independent agency owners can benefit from meeting with their tax expert to better understand the tax implications of a potential sale now or sometime in the future.

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

High Net-Worth Homeowners Face Headaches Amid a Lack of Capacity

Affluent homeowners face issues because of an aggregation of high-value homes in areas that are becoming riskier due to changing weather patterns.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

High Net-Worth Homeowners Face Headaches Amid a Lack of Capacity

Affluent homeowners face issues because of an aggregation of high-value homes in areas that are becoming riskier due to changing weather patterns.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Navigating the Hard Market: Your Roadmap to Success With Hagerty

Discover how Hagerty can help you turn challenges into opportunities.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Navigating the Hard Market: Your Roadmap to Success With Hagerty

Discover how Hagerty can help you turn challenges into opportunities.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

RPS Launches New Products for Transportation Risks

The three new transportation products offer general liability, motor cargo and auto physical damage for truckers.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

RPS Launches New Products for Transportation Risks

The three new transportation products offer general liability, motor cargo and auto physical damage for truckers.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Help Clients With Common RV Coverage Gaps

As more consumers seek the freedom and adventure of the RV life for the first time this year, seasoned RV owners use vehicles in new and creative ways, which means insurance coverage gaps need to be addressed.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Help Clients With Common RV Coverage Gaps

As more consumers seek the freedom and adventure of the RV life for the first time this year, seasoned RV owners use vehicles in new and creative ways, which means insurance coverage gaps need to be addressed.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024