IA Magazine

RPS Launches New Digital Cargo Product with The Hartford

The policy covers tangible damages to goods while in transit from the origin warehouse to the destination warehouse by sea, air and overland transit.

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

RPS Launches New Digital Cargo Product with The Hartford

The policy covers tangible damages to goods while in transit from the origin warehouse to the destination warehouse by sea, air and overland transit.

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Does Uninsured Motorist Property Damage Coverage Apply to Unscheduled Trailer?

An insured vehicle is pulling an owned, non-insured trailer. An uninsured motorist ran a stop sign and broadsided the trailer pulled by the insured vehicle.

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

1,900 New Cyber Vulnerabilities Each Month in 2023, Says Coalition

The Cyber Threat Index, backed by 10 years of data, revealed that there has been a 13% increase in average monthly common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) from 2022 to 2023.

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

1,900 New Cyber Vulnerabilities Each Month in 2023, Says Coalition

The Cyber Threat Index, backed by 10 years of data, revealed that there has been a 13% increase in average monthly common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) from 2022 to 2023.

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

What Does a Fellow Employee CGL Endorsement Cover?

A producer is trying to explain to an insured why they should purchase a fellow employee coverage endorsement as part of their commercial general liability coverage. When would a fellow employee endorsement be triggered?

Posted: Feb 16, 2023

AIG to Form Independent MGA to Serve High Net-Worth Markets

AIG's Private Client Group (PCG) business will move to this new independent platform and be rebranded as Private Client Select Insurance Services (PCS).

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

House Republicans Oppose FTC Noncompete Ban

The Big "I" letter states that the FTC is exceeding its delegated authority and lacks congressional authority in federal statute to initiate this type of rulemaking.

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

5 Issues on the Agenda at the 2023 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference

During the conference, independent insurance agents and brokers from across the country will share their perspectives with legislators on issues important to the independent agency system.

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

4 Geopolitical Risks to Watch for 2023

In the year ahead, we're likely to see companies increasingly prepare to protect themselves from concentration risk and the fallout from potential stress points like a war.

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

Insuring Jewelry: Homeowners, Personal Articles Floater or Standalone Policy

Jewlery is a popular gift for Valentine's Day. Make sure your clients' new investment is protected no matter what.

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

SageSure Announces Innovative Private Flood Insurance in Texas

SageSure will offer comprehensive, full limits coverage so homeowners can fully protect their home and personal property in the same way they do for other perils under their home insurance policies.

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Insuring Jewelry: Homeowners, Personal Articles Floater or Standalone Policy

Jewlery is a popular gift for Valentine's Day. Make sure your clients' new investment is protected no matter what.

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

SageSure Announces Innovative Private Flood Insurance in Texas

SageSure will offer comprehensive, full limits coverage so homeowners can fully protect their home and personal property in the same way they do for other perils under their home insurance policies.

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Why Social Inflation Is the Leading Trend in Personal Injury Awards

Given the number of civil filings made in 2022, personal injury awards are putting pressure on the product liability insurance market as nuclear verdicts become the norm.

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

How to Address Common Homeowners Insurance Misconceptions Before a Claim

Many of your clients have a lack of knowledge about what their home insurance policy fully covers. Here are four topics you can review with your clients to help protect them before there’s a claim.

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Why Social Inflation Is the Leading Trend in Personal Injury Awards

Given the number of civil filings made in 2022, personal injury awards are putting pressure on the product liability insurance market as nuclear verdicts become the norm.

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Coverage for Unauthorized Charges After Business Credit Card Theft

After a break-in at their office, a client realized about $50,000 of extra fuel was purchased on a credit card that was stolen. What coverage is there for unauthorized use of the card?

Posted: Feb 09, 2023

84% of Black Insurance Professionals Face Obstacles Due to Racial Bias

The National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) report sheds light on the strides the industry has made over the past five years but also lays bare the opportunity deficit Black people still face in the industry.

Posted: Feb 08, 2023

HawkSoft Partners with Input 1 to Enable Premium Finance, Billing and Payments

Input 1 provides digital billing and payment solutions to insurance carriers, managing general agents (MGAs), banks, agencies and premium finance companies.

Posted: Feb 08, 2023

FOX’s Jesse Watters to Address Big ‘I’ Members

FOX News host will discuss the current political landscape and more at Big “I” Legislative Conference on Friday, April 28.

Posted: Feb 08, 2023

Big ‘I’ Urges Congress to Maintain State Implementation of Federal Privacy Standards

The Big 'I' emphasized several key areas that are important to independent insurance agents,​ such as the manner in which any requirements should be implemented and enforced in the insurance market.

Posted: Feb 08, 2023