IA Magazine
Higher interest rates and uncertain economic conditions continue to limit deals, according to OPTIS Partners.
Posted: Jul 30, 2023
Independent agents know how to build relationships—just be sure to add underwriters to your networking list. Here are four tips for nurturing these connections.
Posted: Jul 30, 2023
CompScience reduces workers comp insurance costs for businesses by limiting the probability of injuries.
Posted: Jul 30, 2023
"There’s been over five consecutive years of underwriting losses in the aviation insurance market," says independent agent Tim Bonnell Jr. "Premiums have been increasing and underwriting has been stricter."
Posted: Jul 30, 2023
Agents can work with contractor and subcontractor clients to help them better understand the steps needed to lower risk on the job site.
Posted: Jul 30, 2023
An insured is separated from her husband and wants to stop paying the premium for the vehicle he drives. If an accident were to occur, would she be liable for anything pertaining to the policy or accident?
Posted: Jul 27, 2023
The independent agency channel is holding ground and making slow, steady gains in lines of business penetration, including homeowners.
Posted: Jul 25, 2023
The product offers general liability coverage for a range of small artisan contractors, both commercial and residential, and also includes subcontracted work.
Posted: Jul 23, 2023
These two factors could lead to higher experience modifications and increase premiums going forward.
Posted: Jul 23, 2023
Want to grow your business? Start cultivating relationships with underwriters. Check out four tips for building these relationships.
Posted: Jul 23, 2023
These two factors could lead to higher experience modifications and increase premiums going forward.
Posted: Jul 23, 2023
In an evolving marketplace and increasingly litigious environment, educating A&E clients about purchasing professional liability coverage is particularly important.
Posted: Jul 23, 2023
A barge service was installing a boat lift for a client when the wind shifted directions and pushed the barge into another dock, causing $6,000 in property damage. The carrier is denying coverage because the boat was moved by the wind.
Posted: Jul 20, 2023
Ivans Distribution Platform now supports 12 commercial lines with automated appetite assessment and digitized submissions and quoting.
Posted: Jul 19, 2023
The toolkit assists Big “I" member agencies in navigating the current insurance market and helps them effectively communicate with their clients.
Posted: Jul 19, 2023
The deduction, which is scheduled to expire at the end of 2025, is heavily relied upon by many Big “I" members and their clients to expand their small businesses, hire more employees, and better serve their communities.
Posted: Jul 19, 2023
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
This week, Farmers Insurance said it will stop offering home, auto and umbrella policies in Florida.
Posted: Jul 12, 2023
Joan Woodward is president of the Travelers Institute and the trailblazing host the “Wednesdays with Woodward" webinar series.
Posted: Jul 02, 2023
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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