IA Magazine

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

Ahoy! Insurance Expands to Florida With Flexible Marine Insurance Options

The new policy offers coverage for vessels up to 95 feet in length and $2.5 million in value.

Posted: May 04, 2025

Ahoy! Insurance Expands to Florida With Flexible Marine Insurance Options

The new policy offers coverage for vessels up to 95 feet in length and $2.5 million in value.

Posted: May 04, 2025

State of the Association: ‘When We Collaborate, We Succeed’

Todd Jackson, Big “I" chairman, cited solid financials, a debt-free balance sheet, a handful of new initiatives and a commitment to collaboration to declare that the state of the association is strong.

Posted: May 01, 2025

House Majority Leader Scalise: Tariffs, Tax Reform and Getting the Economy Back on Track

Rep. Scalise (R-Louisiana) is a strong advocate for the independent agency system and a leader on important issues like flood insurance and tax policy.

Posted: May 01, 2025

Rep. Huizenga Encourages Agents to Be Advocates on the Hill and at Home

Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) sat down with Nathan Riedel, Big “I" senior vice president of federal government affairs, for a fireside chat.

Posted: May 01, 2025

Rep. Peters Champions Bipartisan Solutions to Wildfire Risk

Rep. Scott Peters (D-California) emphasized pragmatic solutions like H.R. 471, the “Fix Our Forests Act of 2025," amid rising political and environmental pressures.

Posted: May 01, 2025

What’s Driving The Rise in E&O Claims and What Can Your Agency Do to Prevent One?

​A COVID-19 hangover. The hard market. The movement of policies from the admitted market to excess & surplus lines. Whether a single factor or a combination is to blame, one thing is certain: Errors & omissions claims are on the rise.

Posted: May 01, 2025

The Dangers of Dabbling: E&O Risks for Venturing Outside Your Expertise

​A COVID-19 hangover. The hard market. The movement of policies from the admitted market to excess & surplus lines. Whether a single factor or a combination is to blame, one thing is certain: Errors & omissions claims are on the rise.

Posted: May 01, 2025

Rep. Ciscomani Urges Agents to Be Passionate, Informed and Direct on Capitol Hill

Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Arizona), spoke to Big “I” members about the importance of civil discourse within Congress, engaging younger generations in public service and the American Dream.

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

Agency Nation Meets: Rick Warter

Rick brings nearly three decades of experience as a successful professional services executive to his role of chief customer officer at Vertafore.

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

Young Agent Scholarship Winner: It’s Always About the Community

Kendra Garrett, the recipient of this year’s Herndon First-Timer Scholarship Award, resonates with Herndon’s legacy of education and community impact.

Posted: Apr 29, 2025

Sen. Daines Is Big ‘I’ Legislator of the Year

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) was presented with the 2024 Gerald Solomon Big “I" Legislator of the Year Award.

Posted: Apr 29, 2025

6 Ways to Protect Buildings from Severe Convective Storms

As insurers increase their underwriting restrictions to limit storm exposures, risk mitigation is becoming more important than ever for commercial insureds. Here are six ways to minimize building damage from severe convective storms.

Posted: Apr 27, 2025

4 Common Coverage Gaps Agents Should Highlight for Cannabis Clients

Cannabis operators are facing increasing operational costs and liability risks and are looking to cut costs wherever they can.

Posted: Apr 27, 2025

4 Insurance Challenges for Section 8 Landlords

The guidelines for the federally funded program include maintaining properties in compliance with local housing codes, passing periodic inspections by housing authorities and following strict eviction and lease termination procedures.

Posted: Apr 27, 2025

ACV or RC for CGL Property Damage Claims?

A contractor with an ISO commercial general liability policy experienced a property damage claim. The carrier says it owes the actual cash value (ACV) for repairs but the agent believes the carrier owes the full cost to repair.

Posted: Apr 24, 2025

Georgia Cracks Down on Legal System Abuse with Comprehensive Reforms

This week, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law a comprehensive package of legal reform measures designed to restore balance and fairness to the state’s troubled civil justice system.

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference: Issues Briefing Released, Speakers Announced

Get up to speed on the key issues that will be the focus of the 2025 Big "I" Legislative Conference and check out the lineup of congressional speakers.

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

How Independent Agents Can Redefine the Customer Journey in CAT-Prone Areas

As wildfires, tornadoes and floods continue to disrupt the lives of millions across the U.S., our industry must face a hard truth: The current insurance purchasing journey often fails both consumers and the agents trying to serve them.

Posted: Apr 22, 2025