IA Magazine

From the Front Lines: Emergency Services

"Whenever you work in a niche industry, you're pretty much saying to somebody that this is our focus," says independent agent Jerrad Coots. "The emergency services industry is so broad that you have to spend a lot of time learning and understanding i...

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

From the Front Lines: Emergency Services

"Whenever you work in a niche industry, you're pretty much saying to somebody that this is our focus," says independent agent Jerrad Coots. "The emergency services industry is so broad that you have to spend a lot of time learning and understanding i...

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

4 of the Biggest Environmental Exposures Impacting Commercial Clients Today

Environmental exposures are becoming harder to ignore insurance companies are eliminating loss exposures to specific contaminants—and that void in coverage is filled by adaptations of the environmental insurance product line.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

4 of the Biggest Environmental Exposures Impacting Commercial Clients Today

Environmental exposures are becoming harder to ignore insurance companies are eliminating loss exposures to specific contaminants—and that void in coverage is filled by adaptations of the environmental insurance product line.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Beat Price-Focused Direct Carriers with Independent Agent Value

Find out how you can guide customers toward considering more than just the price of their policy.

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

What’s My Agency Worth?

Today’s dynamic insurance market is ripe with buyers looking for opportunities to acquire agencies, inspiring some owners to ask the question: What is my insurance agency worth?

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

What Is the ACORD 27 - Evidence of Property Insurance Form For?

At one agency, personal lines agents are putting liability coverage on an ACORD 27 - Evidence of Property Insurance and the account managers are adding it as a coverage.

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

Small Business Face Higher Taxes in President Biden’s FY2024 Budget

The 2024 budget proposes tax hikes that would significantly impact business’s ability to hire new employees, offer better benefits, and invest in the equipment and technology necessary to sustain operations and future growth.

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Women Leaders in Insurance: Janelle Hazell, COO, Rue Insurance

In part two of a three-part series, Janelle Hazell shares how focusing on her strengths was a turning point, the power of mentorship, and the one thing she would change for women in the industry.

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Women Leaders in Insurance: Janelle Hazell, COO, Rue Insurance

In part two of a three-part series, Janelle Hazell shares how focusing on her strengths was a turning point, the power of mentorship, and the one thing she would change for women in the industry.

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Small Businesses Face Higher Taxes in President Biden’s FY2024 Budget

The more than $4 trillion in tax hikes this budget proposes would dangerously target small businesses.

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

3 Ways Better Quality Risk Data Strengthens Underwriter Relationships

Agents are gathering rich, up-to-date property data by using artificial intelligence to extract insights about the risk associated with their customers' properties.

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Next Independent Agency Career Move

Reach your greatest financial potential without compromising on technology and support.

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Next Independent Agency Career Move

Reach your greatest financial potential without compromising on technology and support.

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

RT ECP Introduces Pollution Legal Liability Quoting Program

The program is designed for first-time pollution legal liabilty buyers with new pollution conditions only.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Where can I find coverage for complex risks?

At a time when appetite and capacity constraints are commonplace, some insurance companies are thoughtfully developing solutions for tough exposures.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Show Your Value by Teaching Customers Price Isn’t Everything

Though customers often don’t know it, not all policies are the same. It’s up to independent agents to help them consider more than just price.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

RT ECP Introduces Pollution Legal Liability Quoting Program

The program is designed for first-time pollution legal liabilty buyers with new pollution conditions only.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

3 Ways to Help Your Clients Assess Their Options in a Challenging Economy

Opportunities exist for agents who can bring solutions to THE vast numbers of Americans who are worried about saving for retirement, rising living costs, and managing debt.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Precision Agriculture Bolsters Crop Insurance but Many Challenges Remain

Smart irrigation systems, soil quality monitoring technology and automated machinery support farmers but the economy and climate change are out of their control.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Crop Industry Up Against Inflation, Weather Despite Evolving Tech

Improving technologies, such as smart irrigation systems, soil quality monitoring technology and automated machinery, support farmers, there are headwinds that are out of their control.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Does Your Client Have Proper, Comprehensive Cargo Coverage?

As companies expand their manufacturing and distribution operations to a global marketplace, delivering goods to customers safely and promptly can be complex and challenging.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Where can I find coverage for complex risks?

At a time when appetite and capacity constraints are commonplace, some insurance companies are thoughtfully developing solutions for tough exposures.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Three Tips for Customer Engagement in a Slow Real Estate Market

Despite higher material costs, renovations aren't slowing down, which can be used as a customer touchpoint.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Does Your Client Have Proper, Comprehensive Cargo Coverage?

As companies expand their manufacturing and distribution operations to a global marketplace, delivering goods to customers safely and promptly can be complex and challenging.

Posted: Mar 12, 2023