IA Magazine

Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance Necessary?

Defending an EPLI claim is expensive and exceeds the cost of the premium for this coverage.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

3 Opportunities for Agents to Help Small Business Customers Prevent Losses

Unlock invaluable opportunities for agents to proactively assist small business customers in preventing losses and securing a prosperous future.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance Necessary For Agencies?

Here are two claim scenarios where employment practices liability policies saved the day for independent agencies.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

A Guide for Independent Insurance Agents on Navigating the Medicare Maze

For independent agents, Medicare provides growing market opportunities, the potential for year-round sales and the rewarding aspect of making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance Necessary?

Defending an EPLI claim is expensive and exceeds the cost of the premium for this coverage.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

4 Safeguards Clients Should Have in Place to Qualify for Cyber Coverage

Today, and into the future, every business will become somewhat digital-dependent and will require a cyber liability insurance policy. Here are the four most common risk mitigation safeguards that clients can implement.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Commercial Lease: Who Replaces Damaged Building Property After a Burglary?

The tenant's carrier is declining to pay for a damaged door, saying there is no obligation for the tenant to pay for the building owner's property.

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

3 Tips for Recruiting and Training Talent in the Insurance Industry

Here are fresh insights from three industry pros into how insurance agencies recruit and train talent.

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

4 Ways to Determine if an ICHRA Is the Right Group Health Alternative for Your Clients

Companies best suited for ICHRAs save an average of more than 20% on their yearly health care premiums and their employee satisfaction scores surge thanks to the additional plan options.

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

5 Tips from Accountants on How to Streamline Bookkeeping

Efficient bookkeeping lets you focus on what truly matters—growing your business and serving your clients.

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

BOPs Are in High Demand—Are You Prepared to Write Them?

With home-based businesses becoming more common, your homeowners clients represent an exciting new market.

Posted: Oct 08, 2023

The Permanently Evolving Nature of the Cyber Insurance Market

While the cyber market is not considered to be a major contributor to the current hard insurance market, indicators point to its potential for volatility.

Posted: Oct 08, 2023

Executive Risks Offering for Not-for-Profit Organizations from Coalition

Coalition's Executive Risks Insurance Designed for Not-for-Profits offers coverage including directors & officers, employment practices liability insurance, fiduciary liability and crime insurance.

Posted: Oct 08, 2023

3 Ways to Help Small Business Customers Minimize Risk

Expert insights and practical tips that can make a world of difference for these dynamic enterprises.

Posted: Oct 08, 2023

Executive Risks Offering for Not-for-Profit Organizations from Coalition

Coalition's Executive Risks Insurance Designed for Not-for-Profits offers coverage including directors & officers, employment practices liability insurance, fiduciary liability and crime insurance.

Posted: Oct 08, 2023

Build to Rent: How Agents Can Help Clients in the Emerging Homebuilding Market

With more people being priced out of homeownership yet wanting more space than an apartment, build-to-rent is among the fastest-growing asset classes within commercial real estate. Independent agents can play a key role.

Posted: Oct 08, 2023

Build to Rent: How Agents Can Help Clients in the Emerging Homebuilding Market

With more people being priced out of homeownership yet wanting more space than an apartment, build-to-rent is among the fastest-growing asset classes within commercial real estate. Independent agents can play a key role.

Posted: Oct 08, 2023

Government Shutdown, NFIP Lapse Averted Until Nov. 17

While the short-term reauthorization of the NFIP is certainly helpful, the Big “I” continues to advocate for a long-term reauthorization of the program.

Posted: Oct 04, 2023

J.D. Power and Big ‘I’ Study: Agents’ Carrier Relationships in Hard Market

In the current hard market environment, independent agents are proactively shopping ahead for their clients more than they have in the past, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Independent Agent Satisfaction StudySM.

Posted: Oct 04, 2023

Watch: Get To Know the New Big ‘I’ President & CEO

Charles Symington began his role as Big “I” president & CEO on September 1 and recently sat down to discuss his background, values and priorities as he takes over the helm of the association.

Posted: Oct 04, 2023

Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in September

From underwriting losses to how rising premiums are increasing the number of uninsured drivers on the road, September articles delved into the ramifications of the hard market.

Posted: Oct 03, 2023

8 Ways to Use QR Codes in Marketing and Customer Experience

From generating a digital business card to providing automated directions to a location through Waze or Google Maps, QR codes can be used in so many ways, which means the opportunities for independent agents are growing.

Posted: Oct 02, 2023

Zurich Launches Cyber for Middle Market

The package includes pre- and post-event cyber services from leading vendors with whom Zurich has longstanding relationships.

Posted: Oct 01, 2023

Zurich Launches Cyber for Middle Market

The package includes pre- and post-event cyber services from leading vendors with whom Zurich has longstanding relationships.

Posted: Oct 01, 2023

Cyberattacks Are a Top Business Concern as Ransomware and FTF Claims Increase

Companies with over $100 million in revenue saw the largest increase (20%) in the number of claims, as well as more substantial losses from attacks, with a 72% increase in claims severity compared to the second half of 2022.

Posted: Oct 01, 2023