IA Magazine

What AI Means for Cyber Liability and Risk Management

The continued evolution and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology within organizations is fervent—from helping companies create operating efficiencies to its use for the company's intelligent security tools and services.

Posted: Oct 06, 2024

Travelers Launches Quantum Boat 2.0

Quantum Boat 2.0 offers the ability to cover up to eight boats on a single policy, expedited policy issuance and highly customizable coverage options.

Posted: Oct 06, 2024

Long-Term Care Insurance: The Crisis and Crossroads Facing the Market

Although many seniors receive unpaid care from family, many more will require formal assistance at prices that far outpace typical retirement income. Long-term care insurance helps pay for these costs.

Posted: Oct 06, 2024

5 Guidelines for Effective Cyber Protection

Technology is moving quickly – and that means so are cybercriminals. It can be challenging to protect oneself from cybercrime, but these guidelines can help you and your customers prepare.

Posted: Oct 06, 2024

When Cybersecurity Measures Backfire: Lessons from CrowdStrike

Discover the lessons from the CrowdStrike outage that risk managers and insurers can't ignore.

Posted: Oct 06, 2024

Support Available for Insurance Agents Affected by Hurricanes

The Trusted Choice® Relief Fund is accepting donations and grant applications to help independent insurance agencies and their staff affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Posted: Oct 06, 2024

Equipment Breakdown Tops Most-Common Restaurant Claims

Restaurants continue to experience significant challenges from increasing payroll costs, inflation and claims, according to a report from NEXT Insurance.

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeast, Exposing Flood Insurance Gap

The disaster highlights just how alarmingly low flood insurance coverage is among Americans, particularly in areas that are farther from the coast.

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

How Agent Feedback Builds the Technology Your Agency Relies On

When independent agents give product feedback to their technology partners, they’re not just solving the problem that’s in front of them; they’re contributing to the product’s long-term strategy.

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in September

Client communications was a significant focus in September, from texting and finding high-quality referrals to communicating coverage gaps. Meanwhile, mergers & acquisitions continue to take the headlines.

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

Agency Nation Meets: Shannon Chatman

With more than 25 years of insurance marketing expertise, Shannon Chatman helps agencies attract new business and retain valuable existing customers.

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

A Deep Dive into the 2024 Agency Universe Study

As the channel moves past the coronavirus pandemic and into the hard market, the AUS examined how agencies are coping with growth, revenue, digitalization and carrier relationships.

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

How the Best Practices Process Opens the Door to Growth

As the channel moves past the coronavirus pandemic and into the hard market, the AUS examined how agencies are coping with growth, revenue, digitalization and carrier relationships.

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

Insurance Has Gone to the Cats and Dogs

Out of the doghouse—pet insurance is now a hot property. 

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

4 Reasons to Cross-Sell Surety Bonds

Surety bonds present a prime opportunity for cross-selling, allowing agents to broaden their offerings and deepen client relationships.

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

A Guide to Growth Through Acquisition

Your agency means everything to you, but how much is it worth to others? Knowing your agency’s value is essential if you need to sell it, but it can also be useful in other situations.

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

Retaining the Gen Z Workforce: The Need for Tailored, Modern Benefits Enrollment

As Generation Z become an increasingly significant part of the workforce, employers must adapt to this change by rethinking their approach to retention and benefits.

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

Navigating Business Interruptions in the Tech and Life Sciences Sectors

Identifying the specific challenges faced by tech and life sciences companies. 

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

Retaining Gen Z: The Need for Tailored, Modern Benefits Enrollment

As Generation Z becomes an increasingly significant part of the workforce, employers must rethink their approach to retention and benefits.

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

Marsh McLennan to Acquire McGriff for $7.75 Billion

The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024 and will enhance Marsh McLennan Agency's operations across commercial property & casualty insurance, employee benefits, management liability and personal lines.

Posted: Sep 29, 2024