IA Magazine

Berkley Select Launches Solution for Nonprofit Legal Aid Services

Berkley Select's nonprofit legal aid services insurance offers an innovative solution that provides comprehensive coverage for organizations offering legal aid services.

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Should Homeowners Purchase a Builders Risk Policy for Renovations?

An independent agent can provide the benefit of their knowledge and expertise to ensure their clients are adequately covered during a home renovation or remodeling.

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Should Homeowners Purchase a Builders Risk Policy for Renovations?

An independent agent can provide the benefit of their knowledge and expertise to ensure their clients are adequately covered during a home renovation or remodeling.

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Builders Risk: Mortgage Rates, Supply Problems and Labor Shortages

There are many factors impacting the builders risk market and independent agents can assist their clients in balancing them.

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

From the Front Lines: Construction

"On the surety side of the construction market, the primary changes have been related to credit-based underwriting and making it easier for emerging contractors to obtain surety credit," says independent agent Ross Johnson. "The biggest change on the...

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

Cyber Risk: 5 Challenges Small Healthcare Businesses Face

The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have made healthcare businesses, particularly small healthcare businesses, vulnerable to data breaches and digital extortion.

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

‘Tis the Season for Farm Account Reviews

Why it’s a perfect time to take a fresh look at your procedures.

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

One Company, 5 Workers Comp Policies: Is This a Problem?

A company has physical locations in eight states and at least five separate workers compensation policies. What issues will having these multiple policies create?

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Congress Passes Short-Term Government Funding Bill

A short-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program through to Feb. 2, 2024, was included. The legislation also included an extension of the current Farm Bill through to Sept. 30, 2024.

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

3 Ways to Smooth the Transition in an Acquisition

Whether you're just getting started in mergers & acquisitions or have a few deals under your belt, here are a few areas to focus on to help this transition.

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

9 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Your Workplace

There are so many holidays this time of year that it can serve as a great opportunity to recognize the diversity of your employees while also taking time to show them that you appreciate them.

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Amazon Launches $9-a-Month Primary Health Care Services for Prime Members

Amazon announced that Amazon Prime members can now access low-cost primary health care services with One Medical, including 24/7 on-demand telehealth care.

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

5 Ways to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is the perfect occasion to underscore the importance of local businesses and address the need for small businesses to have adequate coverage with the Trusted Choice® "Choose Local" campaign.

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Managing Risks Caused by Labor Shortages

Here are three key tips agents should pass along to their clients to help them manage risks associated with the shortage and lack of qualified labor.

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

2 Reasons To Do Your Farm Account Reviews Now

Update your processes to make all the difference for your farm clients when they need it most.

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Beazley Launches Tornado Crisis Product

Sola's add-on Tornado Crisis Policy covers up to 15,000 to help pay for immediate out-of-pocket costs and the homeowners insurance deductible.

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

How Agents Can Help Nonprofits Protect Volunteers With D&O Coverage

Directors & officers Insurance is the best tool for nonprofits to protect volunteers against unforeseen allegations of harm.

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Condo Policy: Personal Liability vs. Damage to Property of Others

If a client with a HO6 policy leaves his bathtub on and it overflows and damages the unit below, how is the damage covered?

Posted: Nov 09, 2023

2023 Agency Growth Study: Agencies Anticipate Ownership Changes

With 40% of the agency principals surveyed older than 60 years old and 20% older than 65 years old, half of agencies will experience a major change of ownership in the next 10 years, according to the study.

Posted: Nov 08, 2023

Big ‘I’ Agent Leader Appointed FIPNC Chair

Joe Rossi, CEO and president of Joe Flood Insurance Brokerage, was appointed Chair of the Flood Insurance Producers National Committee, where he will represent the Big “I" and other producer groups.

Posted: Nov 08, 2023

How to Decide Whether Your Business Should Have a Mobile App

In a world driven by technology and convenience, customers expect to access all types of services through their phones. And consumers with insurance policies are no exception.

Posted: Nov 07, 2023

2023 P&C Combined Ratio Forecasted to Deteriorate to 103.8

The projection is worse than the 102.2 combined ratio predicted earlier this year, according to the Insurance Information Institute and Milliman.

Posted: Nov 07, 2023

APCIA Annual Meeting 2023: Legal System Abuse, Reinsurance and Wildfires

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) hosted its annual meeting this week, where the topics focused on the several hard market catalysts and the outlook for 2024.

Posted: Nov 07, 2023

Why Farm Account Reviews May Be More Critical Than Ever

Here are two reasons why it’s time to reach out to your farmers.

Posted: Nov 05, 2023

D&O Market Goes from Soft to Stabilizing

The D&O market is dynamic and ever evolving, and independent agents should consider how they can continue to make sure clients have the insurance protection they need.

Posted: Nov 05, 2023