IA Magazine

Schumer, Manchin Reach Agreement on Reconciliation Package

In a big win for the Big “I”, the legislation did not include any of the potential small business tax increases that the Big “I” advocated against for the last 19 months.

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Safeco Releases New Pet Insurance Product

The new product offers policyholders the choice of accident and illness coverage only, or accident, illness and wellness coverage.

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

The Great Resignation, Remote Work Creates Professional Liability Mayhem

The pandemic has changed how the workforce thinks about their lives and their jobs and they are hesitant to return.

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

5 Questions to Help You Assess Inland Marine Risk

It can be challenging for business owners to understand the need for inland marine insurance. Use these five questions to explain the need for protection that goes beyond a standard property policy.

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

5 Ways to Safeguard Your Home Insurance Customers

Rising homeowners premiums may cause clients to ask to reduce coverage. Here’s how to make sure your clients have adequate coverage.

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Insuring a High-Net Worth Client’s Home Owned by a Trust

A high-net worth prospect lives in a home that is owned by a trust in their spouse’s name. How can the agent make sure the trust and the individuals are covered on the homeowners policy?

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

Knowledge Test: Applied Underwriters Survey Results

Results of an April, Markets Pulse e-newsletter survey on recipients knowledge of catastrophe risks.

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

Online Commercial Insurance Shopping to Double in Next 3 Years

As many as 53% of independent agents are expecting a significant increase in online commercial insurance buyers over the next three years.

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

2022 Auto Claimants Are Waiting 18 Days for Collision Repairs

Auto claimants wait for collision repairs jumped to 17.7 days, up from 13.2 days in the second quarter of 2021, according to a report from Enterprise Rent-a-Car.

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

7 Safety Tips for Businesses That Use ATVs, UTVs and Off-Road Vehicles

While commercial adventure operators may dedicate most of their risk management attention on the activities they offer, one area with substantial risk may be overlooked: passenger transportation using all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehi...

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

Nor’easter Shows How Risk Rating 2.0 Accurately Rates Homes

While some may be skeptical, Risk Rating 2.0 has been showing itself to be effective in measuring risk, especially in instances where it has been proven right by Mother Nature.

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

How Changing Use and Vacant Buildings Create Lessors Risk Only Coverage Gaps

Why occupancy, vacant buildings and changes in use are creating lessors risk only insurance coverage gaps in commercial real estate.

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

8 Ways to Generate New Leads Fast

Why occupancy, vacant buildings and changes in use are creating lessors risk only insurance coverage gaps in commercial real estate.

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Why Even the Smallest Businesses Need Professional Liability Insurance

Many business owners have not considered the impact changes in the business environment will have on their insurance requirements.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Why Even the Smallest Businesses Need Professional Liability Insurance

Many business owners have not considered the impact changes in the business environment will have on their insurance requirements.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Understanding Dog Bite Liability and Coverage Issues

While many dog bites do not injure or the wounds are minor, some dogs, such as mastiff derivatives, pit bulls, rottweilers and shepherd breeds, are viewed as problematic by underwriters.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Risk Management Solutions for Site Development Environmental Exposures

A comprehensive environmental insurance strategy is one of the best options for protecting against the catastrophic environmental- and pollution-related problems that can occur on any site development.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Risk Management Solutions for Site Development Environmental Exposures

A comprehensive environmental insurance strategy is one of the best options for protecting against the catastrophic environmental- and pollution-related problems that can occur on any site development.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Main Street America Launches Full Suite Farm and Ranch Product

The new product provides coverages for a wide range of farming and ranching operations, including hobby farms, ranches, small to mid-sized farms, large farms and complex farming operations.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Main Street America Launches Full Suite Farm and Ranch Product

The new product provides coverages for a wide range of farming and ranching operations, including hobby farms, ranches, small to mid-sized farms, large farms and complex farming operations.

Posted: Jul 24, 2022