IA Magazine

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

Supporting a Better Work-Life Balance for Parents

Has your agency struggled to make a hire? If so, you're in good company. Finding and screening job candidates was the No. 1 issue facing independent agencies in 2022, according to the 2022 Agency Universe Study—retaining its position as the top chall...

Posted: Feb 08, 2023

4 Terms to Avoid When Advertising Your Insurance Agency

The use of certain words or phrases can suggest an insurance professional is acting as a risk advisor or fiduciary as opposed to the typical arm's-length business relationship.

Posted: Feb 07, 2023

AXIS Launches Streamlined Cyber and Liability Policy

The new AXIS policy offers custom-built cyber and specialist liability coverage for companies with up to $2 billion in revenue.

Posted: Feb 05, 2023