IA Magazine

Crucial Coverages Event Organizers Should be Aware of as Live Events Return

The excitement around live events has never been higher, but so are the concerns of organizers, operators and vendors.

Posted: Oct 11, 2022

National Fire Prevention Week Celebrates 100 Years

This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won't wait. Plan your escape™", works to educate everyone about simple but important actions to help stay safe from home fires.

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

Hurricane Ian Drives Personal, Commercial Rate Increases

Third quarter of 2022 saw commercial lines composite rates increase 5.28%, while personal lines rates increased 4.58% during the same period.

Posted: Oct 09, 2022

Don’t Skip Discussing Cyber With Your Clients!

Cyberattacks are not just aimed at big businesses. Ask your clients these five questions to help assess their personal cyber risks.

Posted: Oct 09, 2022

Protecting Homeowners Against Smart Home Threats

There are many points where devices that are connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) can be accessed by cybercriminals, leaving a client's privacy and security at risk.

Posted: Oct 09, 2022

Concepts for Helping Businesses Create a Culture of Cyber Wellness

The increase in cyber threat presents an opportunity for proactive agents to help mitigate the potential threat that cyberattacks represent to their clients.

Posted: Oct 09, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 4 Studies You Need to Read

As October marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, here are four cyber studies that will help you protect your clients and your agency.

Posted: Oct 05, 2022

Big ‘I’ Notches Win With Implementation of Corporate Transparency Act

The Big “I" was successful in securing an exemption for independent agents and brokers by arguing that insurance producers already provide this beneficial ownership information to state regulators.

Posted: Oct 05, 2022

Big ‘I’ Participates in FACI Meeting

The Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI) members heard a variety of presentations and discussed several issues that are top of mind for regulators, policymakers and agents.

Posted: Oct 05, 2022

Applied Net 2022: Investments in Technology Reshaping Insurance

Applied Systems' Applied Net 2022 took place this week in Nashville, Tennessee, covering the latest product updates and including a keynote presentation from Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, former Duke and Team USA basketball coach.

Posted: Oct 05, 2022

Independent Agent Carrier Satisfaction Increases Again

Independent agent carrier satisfaction increased for the second consecutive year in 2022, recovering from a pandemic-related decline in 2020.

Posted: Oct 04, 2022

5 Questions to Ask Clients About Cyber Risks

Personal cyber risk is more pervasive than people believe. Having conversations about cyber risk can help you stand out as a risk advisor.

Posted: Oct 02, 2022

Aviation Market to Harden as Russia-Ukraine War Persists

The Ukraine war will impact the market for years to come, with insurers expecting the recovery process to be long, aircraft insurance premiums to increase and aviation insurance costs to continue to increase.

Posted: Oct 02, 2022

Skyward Specialty Launches Renewable Energy Contractor Coverage

Skyward is offering up to $2 million in general liability limits, $1 million in combined single limit auto insurance and $5 million in excess coverage.

Posted: Oct 02, 2022

Skyward Specialty Launches Renewable Energy Contractor Coverage

Skyward is offering up to $2 million in general liability limits, $1 million in combined single limit auto insurance and $5 million in excess coverage.

Posted: Oct 02, 2022

Why Health Care Professionals Need Proactive Care From Carriers and Agents

The question for carriers that offer medical professional liability (MPL) insurance and independent agents is: How have they stayed apprised of how their clients have adapted?

Posted: Oct 02, 2022

Why Health Care Professionals Need Proactive Care From Carriers and Agents

The question for carriers that offer medical professional liability (MPL) insurance and independent agents is: How have they stayed apprised of how their clients have adapted?

Posted: Oct 02, 2022

Motor Truck Cargo: Is There Coverage Loading or Unloading Property?

Employees dropped and damaged a couch when moving it between buildings. The carrier says that the couch is not covered under the motor truck cargo policy once it has left the truck.

Posted: Sep 29, 2022