IA Magazine

Trusted Choice® Relief Fund Receives $100,000 Donation from AssuredPartners

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, employees at AssuredPartners raised nearly $30,000 which was matched by the company to reach a $100,000 total contribution to the Trusted Choice Relief Fund.

Posted: Jan 04, 2023

FTC Proposes National Ban of Noncompete Agreements

The rule would apply to employees, independent contractors, interns, volunteers, apprentices, and other types of workers.

Posted: Jan 04, 2023

New California Law Requires Agents to Include License Numbers in Emails

The new mandate took effect on Jan. 1, 2023, and applies to both resident and nonresident licensees.

Posted: Jan 04, 2023

How a BOP’s Liquor Liability Exclusion Responds to Third-Party Alcohol Sales

Does a host liquor liability coverage amendment in a business owners policy respond when the insured pays for a hosted bar at regular events?

Posted: Dec 29, 2022

Top 10 Online Articles on Independent Agent in 2022

Inflation, the Great Resignation, a hard market and more—from market analysis to customer service trends, here's a last look back at 2022's most popular articles.

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Top 10 Most-Read Articles on Independent Agent in 2022

Inflation, the Great Resignation, a hard market and more—from market analysis to customer service trends, here's a last look back at 2022's most popular articles.

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Can HO6 Loss Assessment Coverage Be Applied to Condo Owners’ Deductibles?

A senior living condo community in Florida with a homeowners association (HOA) increased its hurricane deductible to 5% and passed the deductible back to the individual owners, who are now responsible for the roofs.

Posted: Dec 22, 2022

Omnibus Package Nears Finish Line, Includes Key Big ‘I’ Priorities

If passed by the Dec. 23 deadline, the $1.7 billion bill would extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), strengthen Americans’ retirement savings, and support crop insurance programs.

Posted: Dec 21, 2022

Solid Ground: Big ‘I’ Research Shows the Independent Agency Channel Is Strong

As we look back on 2022, here are three studies from the Big “I” on the state of the independent agency channel and the lessons that can be drawn from them as we move into 2023.

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

Refresh Feed: 3 Principles to Reach the Next Generation of Consumers

What should agents be doing today to reach the clients of tomorrow? Here are three tips to apply.

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

Agency Nation Meets: Peter van Aartrijk

In a new monthly column, get to know Peter van Aartrijk, principal of Aartrijk and all-round insurance industry icon.

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

Agency Nation Meets: Peter van Aartrijk

In a new monthly column, get to know Peter van Aartrijk, principal of Aartrijk and all-round insurance industry icon.

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

Now Is the Time to Assess Your Marine Partnerships

The right marine carrier partner can help you save time obtaining the specialized protection your customers need—without sacrificing coverage or service.

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

How to Reach Your Ideal Customer

Stop throwing darts at a board for marketing. Use these five questions to hone your agency’s marketing strategy.

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

Affordable Property Insurance in Southeast Impacted by 2022 Natural Catastrophes

As losses from natural disasters in the Southeast continue to mount, there is uncertainty about how a hardening property insurance market and a tight reinsurance market will react.

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

Affordable Property Insurance in Southeast Impacted by 2022 Natural Catastrophes

As losses from natural disasters in the Southeast continue to mount, there is uncertainty about how a hardening property insurance market and a tight reinsurance market will react.

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

How Economic and Social Inflation Are Plaguing Commercial Auto Insurance

A recession, coupled with the numerous other challenges facing the commercial auto insurance market, will certainly create additional headaches for the commercial auto industry.

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

2022 Commercial Premiums Increase 5% in Q3

Data for nearly all lines continued to indicate price increases in the third quarter, except for directors & officers and workers compensation.

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

How to Handle a Request to Add ‘Indemnified Parties’ to a COI

An insured's client keeps rejecting certificates of insurance (COIs), stating they need to apply additional insured status to all persons or "indemnified parties" instead of limiting that status to persons with whom the parties have a contract.

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

Congress Poised to Pass Last-minute NFIP Extension

Congress is poised to pass bipartisan legislation to extend government funding set to expire at midnight on Dec. 16.

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

FACI Meets in D.C. as Branch’s Term Ends

Since 2017, Branch has served as the sole voice on the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI) for providing unique and key advice to the U.S. Treasury on policy issues that impact Big “I” members.

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

The Hanover Launches Small Business Digital Exchange Gateway

Amid digital acceleration in the channel, the Small Business Gateway answers the call to enhance agent-carrier connectivity and streamline the small business placement process.

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

FACI Meet in DC as Branch’s Term Ends

Since 2017, Branch has served as the sole voice on the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI) for providing unique and key advice to the U.S. Treasury on policy issues that impact Big “I” members.

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

Congress Poised to Pass Last-Minute NFIP Extension

Congress appears set to pass bipartisan legislation to extend government funding that expires at midnight tomorrow.

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

3 Ways to Mitigate Personal Lines Risk During the Holiday Season

No matter which holidays your client celebrates, independent agents can use this time as an opportunity to reengage with them and ensure they have safety top of mind.

Posted: Dec 13, 2022