IA Magazine
2024 saw the second-highest amount of tornadoes on record and 2025 is predicted to continue above-average activity. One weekend alone in mid-May caused $9 billion-$11 billion in damage.
Posted: May 27, 2025
Earlier this year, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California) introduced H.R. 1109, the “Litigation Transparency Act of 2025," which would require disclosure of third party litigation funding agreements between investors and parties to civil actions.
Posted: May 27, 2025
A commercial insured needs to coordinate between a business auto policy and an inland marine policy to cover a a water well drill rig permanently mounted on a Peterbilt truck.
Posted: May 22, 2025
The bill makes permanent and increases the 199A deduction for pass-through entities from 20% to 23%, which is a huge win for many independent insurance agencies.
Posted: May 21, 2025
Embedding volunteering and donating into your company culture provides multiple touchpoints throughout the year to energize employees and live your values.
Posted: May 21, 2025
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) recently launched a public awareness compaign on the importance of parents encouraging teens to be safe behind the wheel.
Posted: May 20, 2025
Policyholders can choose from various deductible and co-pay options to balance upfront home insurance costs with long-term savings.
Posted: May 18, 2025
The hard market is among the causes for the growth of the excess & surplus market that had previously been considered a safety valve for the admitted market.
Posted: May 18, 2025
U.S. property & casualty insurers recorded an underwriting gain of $24.8 billion in 2024, showing significant improvement compared to the underwriting loss of $21.8 billion in 2023.
Posted: May 18, 2025
An insured lives in Connecticut but is building a new one-family home on their property in Massachusetts.
Posted: May 15, 2025
Despite rising concerns, 26% of commercial property owners admit to knowingly carrying inadequate insurance coverage to account for severe weather events, an 8-point increase from 2023.
Posted: May 14, 2025
Overcoming objections can feel uncomfortable for many agents, however it can be a chance to address the most common client objections and to learn how to overcome them.
Posted: May 13, 2025
Coverage allows small business owners with multiple locations to easily secure coverage through a single policy, meeting the needs of businesses that are adding new locations and hiring more employees.
Posted: May 11, 2025
Agents play an important role in working as trusted advisors to provide reliable and tailored coverage for their marine clients.
Posted: May 11, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 saw the number of mergers & acquisitions decline 15% to 141, down from 166 in the first quarter of 2024.
Posted: May 11, 2025
Independent insurance agents can leverage their carrier relationships to provide reliable and tailored coverage for marine clients.
Posted: May 11, 2025
Momentum has been building in the U.S. Senate where several new bipartisan proposals aim to improve forest management, reduce wildfire risks and strengthen disaster resilience.
Posted: May 07, 2025
Momentum has been building in the U.S. Senate where several new bipartisan proposals aim to improve forest management, reduce wildfire risks and strengthen disaster resilience.
Posted: May 07, 2025
With LinkedIn's recent and ongoing algorithm changes, here are six tips to adjust your posts to drive engagement and outcomes.
Posted: May 06, 2025
Dog-related claims have increased significantly in both frequency and cost, according to the latest claims data analysis from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and State Farm.
Posted: May 06, 2025
Despite the softer market conditions, the marine insurance industry—marine cargo, inland marine, and marine hull and liability—continues to be impacted by evolving trends.
Posted: May 04, 2025
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
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
The new policy offers coverage for vessels up to 95 feet in length and $2.5 million in value.
Posted: May 04, 2025
The new policy offers coverage for vessels up to 95 feet in length and $2.5 million in value.
Posted: May 04, 2025