IA Magazine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

QBE Launches New Cyber Insurance Program with Converge

ConvergeElements™ is a new cyber insurance product that provides small and midsize businesses with clear and confident cyber solutions.

Posted: Nov 05, 2023

The 3 C’s of A&E: Contracts, Communication and Client Documentation

Here are three foundational risk management considerations that agents and their architect & engineer clients should know to help reduce exposures and improve their insurability in the current market.

Posted: Nov 05, 2023

The 3 C’s of A&E: Contracts, Communication and Client Documentation

Here are three foundational risk management considerations that agents and their architect & engineer clients should know to help reduce exposures and improve their insurability in the current market.

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

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

QBE Launches New Cyber Insurance Program with Converge

ConvergeElements™ is a new cyber insurance product that provides small and midsize businesses with clear and confident cyber solutions.

Posted: Nov 05, 2023

Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in October

From scary trends in EPLI, cybercrime and carrier ratings to the perks and dangers of artificial intelligence, October articles delved into the trends that will linger into the fall.

Posted: Nov 01, 2023

M&A Deals Drop 27% in Q3 2023

There were 534 announced insurance agency mergers & acquisitions during the first three quarters of 2023, representing the largest decline ever through the third quarter.

Posted: Nov 01, 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in October

From scary trends in EPLI, cybercrime and carrier ratings to the perks and dangers of artificial intelligence, October articles delved into the trends that will linger into the fall.

Posted: Nov 01, 2023

Big 'I' Submits Congressional Testimony on Hard Market

The Big “I" advocated for efforts to address the current property insurance crisis and its impact on consumers at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing.

Posted: Nov 01, 2023