IA Magazine

4 Things to Do Before Using AI in the Hiring Process

Artificial intelligence tools have been praised for saving hiring managers valuable time and creating a diverse pool of applicants. But it’s important to address some big concerns before implementing AI in your HR department.

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

Farmers Florida Exit to Affect 100,000 Policyholders

This week, Farmers Insurance said it will stop offering home, auto and umbrella policies in Florida.

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Agency Nation Meets: Joan Woodward

Joan Woodward is president of the Travelers Institute and the trailblazing host the “Wednesdays with Woodward" webinar series.

Posted: Jul 02, 2023

Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Brooke Feldmeyer

"There are so many opportunities within the industry and oftentimes recent college graduates don’t see that," says young agent Brooke Feldmeyer. "I think the solution is getting involved in universities and getting more face-to-face experience with s...

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Andrew Silva

"It takes the human element and an in-depth knowledge of our client’s business to creatively solve their challenges," says young agent Andrew Silva. "The wall we’re trying to break down is proving we’re not just a line item on their expense books, bu...

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Ashton Fee

"Automation and generational changes in the way that people do business is a challenge," says young agent Ashton Fee, describing "the 'click a button and get a quote' mentality."

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Joseph Iten

"When I came out of college, the agency was still mailing paper applications," says young agent Joseph Iten. "It’s been a push for me to bring everything up to speed and teach the older generations to use technology like e-payments and e-signatures."

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Joseph Iten

"When I came out of college, the agency was still mailing paper applications," says young agent Joseph Iten. "It’s been a push for me to bring everything up to speed and teach the older generations to use technology like e-payments and e-signatures."

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Kristin Swanson Scott

"My overall goal is to make our office so appealing to my daughter that when she comes of age, she isn’t running away from it the way I did," says young agent Kristin Swanson Scott. "That means investing in as much technology as we possibly can to st...

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Kristin Swanson Scott

"My overall goal is to make our office so appealing to my daughter that when she comes of age, she isn’t running away from it the way I did," says young agent Kristin Swanson Scott. "That means investing in as much technology as we possibly can to st...

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Symbols 1, 8 and 9 and Non-Owned and Hired Auto Coverage

Can a general contractor with hired auto coverage hire a dump truck company and be protected in the event that the trucking company’s insurance was invalid or denied coverage?

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

‘Worrying Sign’ as Homeowners Repair, Claim Times Increase but Digital Usage Declines

Severe events, inflation and supply chain-related concerns coupled with the strain on digital tools has led to increased dissatisfaction among homeowner clients.

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

Women Leaders in Insurance: Kara Harris-Crowell, Senior Vice President, Applied Systems,

In the final part of a three-part series, Kara Harris-Crowell shares how working as an insurance agent led her to a career leading a team helping agencies evaluate how technology can change the way they do business.

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

Women Leaders in Insurance: Kara Harris-Crowell, Senior Vice President, Applied Systems,

In the final part of a three-part series, Kara Harris-Crowell shares how working as an insurance agent led her to a career leading a team helping agencies evaluate how technology can change the way they do business.

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

Spring Cleaning: 6 Ways to Help Homeowners Prevent Losses

Agents can help clients understand that spring isn't just a time to prepare their home for the season ahead, it's also a time to check for damage done during the winter months before it becomes an insurance claim.

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

Finding the Right Company for Higher-hazard Risks

Agents and brokers can benefit from insurance companies with the right mix of admitted and non-admitted products, dedicated underwriting teams, risk management capabilities, and complex property and casualty claims expertise.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Finding the Right Company for Higher-hazard Risks

Agents and brokers can benefit from insurance companies with the right mix of admitted and non-admitted products, dedicated underwriting teams, risk management capabilities, and complex property and casualty claims expertise.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

4 Environmental Exposures Impacting Commercial Clients

Environmental exposures are becoming harder to ignore and many commercial policies are excluding exposures to specific contaminants.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

4 Environmental Exposures Impacting Commercial Clients

Environmental exposures are becoming harder to ignore and many commercial policies are excluding exposures to specific contaminants.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Builders Risk Insurance: Why Timing Is Everything

Whether clients are personal or commercial lines, agents servicing course of construction accounts must grasp the importance of timing when it comes to securing coverage.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Three Ways to Drive New Business in a Slow Real Estate Market

One-third of consumers don’t recognize they need to inform their insurance company about a renovation—how can agents help?

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

3 Ways to Drive New Business in a Slow Real Estate Market

One-third of consumers don’t recognize they need to inform their insurance company about a renovation—how can agents help?

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Obtaining a Standalone Cargo Policy Provides Insureds with Broadest Coverage

While there’s no such thing as a risk-free environment in the cargo industry, brokers can partner with experienced insurance professionals to gather more knowledge.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Obtaining a Stand-alone Cargo Policy Provides Insureds with Broadest Coverage

While there’s no such thing as a risk-free environment in the cargo industry, brokers can partner with experienced insurance professionals to gather more knowledge.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Obtaining a Standalone Cargo Policy Provides Insureds with Broadest Coverage

While there’s no such thing as a risk-free environment in the cargo industry, brokers can partner with experienced insurance professionals to gather more knowledge.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023