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The Big ‘I’ Opposes Noncompete Proposal in FTC Forum, Suggests Revisions

The proposed new rule that would prohibit the use of noncompete agreements and would apply to employees, independent contractors, interns, volunteers, apprentices, and other types of workers.

Posted: Mar 01, 2023

9 Considerations for Agency-Company Appointment Contracts

As the Best Practices Study hits the 30-year milestone, meet the top performing agencies in each of the six revenue categories from the current study, and find out how they used their participation in the program to go from good to better to the best...

Posted: Mar 01, 2023

30 Years of Best Practices: Meet the 6 Top Best Practices Agencies

As the Best Practices Study hits the 30-year milestone, meet the top performing agencies in each of the six revenue categories from the current study, and find out how they used their participation in the program to go from good to better to the best...

Posted: Mar 01, 2023

30 Years of Best Practices: Woodruff Sawyer

Woodruff Sawyer in San Francisco was the top-performing agency in the Over 25 million in Revenue category in the 2022 Best Practices Study.

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

30 Years of Best Practices: First West

First West in Bozeman, Montana, was the top-performing agency in the $5 million-$10 million in Revenue category in the 2022 Best Practices Study.

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

30 Years of Best Practices: Cragin & Pike

Cragin & Pike in Las Vegas was the top-performing agency in the $10 million-$25 million in Revenue category in the 2022 Best Practices Study.

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

30 Years of Best Practices: Bogle Agency Insurance

Bogle Agency Insurance in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, was the top-performing agency in the $1.25 million-$5 million in Revenue category in the 2022 Best Practices Study.

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

5 Practical Ways To Create More Leadership Opportunities For Women In Insurance

Crista Walker, vice president of agent engagement & technology at Liberty Mutual Insurance, presents ways to help more women ascend to agency leadership, and why that's a smart idea.

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

30 Years of Best Practices: Aleckson Insurance Agency

Aleckson Insurance Agency in Lake Zurich, Illinois, was the top-performing agency in the $1.25 million-$2.5 million in Revenue category in the 2022 Best Practices Study.

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Articles on Independent Agent in February

From a TikTok trend causing insurers to withdraw auto coverage to making sure agents don't leave money on the table by offering surety bonds, here are February's top five articles.

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in February

From a TikTok trend causing insurers to withdraw auto coverage to making sure agents don't leave money on the table by offering surety bonds, here are February's top five articles.

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

30 Years of Best Practices: The Ballard Agency

The Ballard Agency in Kirkland, Washington, was the top-performing agency in the Under $2.5 million in Revenue category in the 2022 Best Practices Study.

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

Simplifying Complex Property-Casualty Placements

Your time is precious. The right insurance company can help you effectively and efficiently get the specialized coverage your hard-to-place clients need.

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

3 Tips to Protect Small Businesses As They Distribute Products

Whether insureds sell through an Etsy store, a retailer selling products online or even at a farmers market, any parties involved in the product chain can be liable for a customers injury.

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

3 Tips to Protect Small Businesses As They Distribute Products

Whether insureds sell through an Etsy store, a retailer selling products online or even at a farmers market, any parties involved in the product chain can be liable for a customers injury.

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Agency Nation Meets: Torey Maerz

In a new monthly column, get to know technology crazy Torey Maerz.

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

The Growing Cost of Wildfires: Getting Ready for Forest Fire Season

Wildfire seasons are getting longer and more destructivec and are a growing concern for everyone, and insurance companies are no exception.

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

The Growing Cost of Wildfires: Getting Ready for Forest Fire Season

Wildfire seasons are getting longer and more destructivec and are a growing concern for everyone, and insurance companies are no exception.

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Protect Your Clients by Addressing Common Homeowners Insurance Misconceptions

By addressing these misconceptions, you can ensure your customers won’t have a claim denied because they have the wrong coverage.

Posted: Feb 26, 2023