IA Magazine

How to Develop a Commercial Lines Application Checklist

The experts weigh in on resources for developing a general checklist of questions to ask commercial applicants.

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

Women Quit Leadership Roles Faster Than Ever

For every woman at the director level who gets promoted, two female directors are choosing to leave their company, according to the McKinsey & Co and LeanIn study.

Posted: Oct 19, 2022

What Independent Agents Need to Know About Video Marketing

Whether you're offering friendly advice or a sense of reassuring authority, video marketing allows your brand persona to shine.

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Marketing Technology: Get More by Doing Less

Through industry consolidation and collaboration, it is becoming easier to stay on top of digital marketing trends.

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

How Discussing Cyber Risks Can Make You Stand Out

Personal cyber risk is pervasive. Don’t skip discussing cyber risk with your clients. Here are five questions to start the conversation.

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

4 Tips for Procuring Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses

As small businesses are increasingly impacted by cyberattacks, the cyber insurance market is hardening, with carriers raising rates and pulling back on capacity.

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

Safeco Unveils Personal Lines Cyber Product

Safeco's Cyber Protection coverage is a suite of innovative cyber coverages and services designed to protect modern households from cyber threats.

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

Property Value Estimator: Who Is Liable for Underinsured Homeowners Claim?

If an agency uses a carrier’s property cost estimator evaluation tool to come up with a valuation on a risk, who is liable if the risk is underinsured?

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Big ‘I’ Experts Preview 2022 Midterm Elections

Charles Symington, Big “I" executive vice president, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I" vice president of political affairs, break down the key factors impacting this year's midterm elections.

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

FIO Releases Report on the State of Insurance

The insurance industry report focused on the overall insurance industry's financial performance, condition and outlook for 2023 and beyond.

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

FIO Releases Report on The State of Insurance

2022 insurance industry report focused on the overall insurance industry's financial performance, condition and outlook for 2023 and beyond.

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

7 Findings from the 2022 Agency Universe Study

Future One, a collaboration of the Big “I" and leading independent agency companies, has released key findings from the Agency Universe Study, hailed as the most comprehensive look at the independent agency system.

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

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

3 Emerging EPLI Risks in the Digital Workplace

While this highly connective and interactive virtual environment produces productive conversations and important discussions, it also can introduce employment practices liability insurance risks to your business.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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