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The New Reality for Builders Risk as Catastrophes Increase

As weather catastrophes increase in intensity and frequency, insurance agents must be prepared to advise construction clients about builders risk coverages.

Posted: May 08, 2022

FEMA Offers New Risk Rating 2.0 Webinar Dates for Agents

In May, FEMA is hosting more webinars for agents that will focus on Risk Rating 2.0.

Posted: May 04, 2022

More than 1 in 3 Workplace Injuries Occur in First Year on the Job

First-year injuries led to more than 6 million lost workdays over a five-year period, according to a Travelers report.

Posted: May 04, 2022

Applied Systems Announces New Digital Payments Solution

Scheduled to launch in the summer, Applied Pay is set to help agents reduce the amount of technology they use in their agencies.

Posted: May 04, 2022

Women Insurance Leaders: Crista Walker, Vice President of Agent Engagement, Liberty Mutual and Safec...

Crista Walker, vice president of agent engagement, Liberty Mutual and Safeco, spoke with Independent Agent about her experience in the U.S. Army, building relationships with agents, and tiny houses.

Posted: Mar 15, 2022

Women Insurance Leaders: Kate Ferri Dawson, Agency Owner

Kate Ferri Dawson, president of Ferri Dawson Insurance Group, spoke with Independent Agent about her personal lines expertise and her experiences as an independent agent.

Posted: Mar 09, 2022

Women Insurance Leaders: Kate Ferri Dawson, Agency Owner

Kate Ferri Dawson, president of Ferri Dawson Insurance Group, spoke with Independent Agent about her personal lines expertise and her experiences as an independent agent.

Posted: Mar 09, 2022

Women Insurance Leaders: Liz Nguyen, CTO, Vertafore

Liz Nguyen, Vertafore's chief technology officer, spoke with Independent Agent on insurance's barrier-breaking opportunities, her experience as a woman in InsurTech, and corgis.

Posted: Mar 01, 2022

Women Insurance Leaders: Liz Nguyen, CTO, Vertafore

Liz Nguyen, Vertafore's chief technology officer, spoke with Independent Agent on insurance's barrier-breaking opportunities, her experience as a woman in InsurTech, and corgis.

Posted: Mar 01, 2022

The Case for an Insurance Institute for Cybersecurity Standards

How insurance could be the fulcrum for a private-public cybersecurity standards partnership.

Posted: Jan 10, 2022

The Case for an Insurance Institute for Cybersecurity Standards

How insurance could be the fulcrum for a private-public cybersecurity standards partnership.

Posted: Jan 10, 2022

Does Woman Who Sued Geico After Contracting STD Have a Case?

A look at the policy form that Geico may have sold to the insured reveals that a key phrase is missing.

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

Does Woman Who Sued Geico After Contracting STD Have a Case?

A look at the policy form that Geico may have sold to the insured reveals that a key phrase is missing.

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

Independent Agents Face Steeper Competition as Carriers Release Captive Agents

As carriers continue to reexamine their business models, here’s how it’s impacting the independent agency channel.

Posted: Oct 25, 2021

Independent Agents Face Steeper Competition as Carriers Release Captive Agents

As carriers continue to reexamine their business models, here’s how it’s impacting the independent agency channel.

Posted: Oct 25, 2021

The Business of People: 5 Ways to Be More Likeable

The most powerful way to position yourself and your business better is by being likeable.

Posted: Oct 12, 2021

ITC Highlights: Government Intervention on Cyber, InsurTech ‘Hype’

Thousands of insurance professionals converged in Las Vegas for InsureTech Connect 2021 (ITC) to discuss cyber market stabilization, cybercrime and more.

Posted: Oct 12, 2021

Client Expectations Grow for Insurance Agents

Commercial lines and personal lines clients need their insurance agents’ advice on a wider variety of business solutions, including retirement, banking benefits and cybersecurity, according to Nationwide.

Posted: Oct 12, 2021

Read Independent Agent on Desktop, Tablet and Smartphone

Big “I" members can access their monthly, member-only magazine on the go. The new platform is mobile-responsive and HTML-optimized, making it user-friendly and great for reading anytime anywhere.

Posted: Oct 12, 2021

Independent Agent Satisfaction with Carriers at All-Time High

The industry has placed a renewed focus on the independent agency channel, according to a study by the Big "I" and J.D. Power.

Posted: Oct 11, 2021

3 Things that Matter in the Changing D&O Market

As companies reopen and bring their operations back to some level of normalcy, agents are in a prime position to assist clients in purchasing the right directors & officers liability insurance coverage.

Posted: Oct 10, 2021

Dispelling Myths About Off-Road Vehicle Insurance

Are your clients’ off-road vehicles properly insured? Here are four common misconceptions to talk through to help your clients bypass pitfalls.

Posted: Oct 10, 2021

High-Risk Cyber Environment Prompts Premium, Capacity Restriction Spikes

Even with cybersecurity mitigations in place, organizations seeking cyber liability coverage will need to battle through sticker shock.

Posted: Oct 10, 2021

3 Safety Measures Condominium Boards Should Take Today

Condo and homeowner association boards should review and amend their policies to include provisions to ensure maintenance takes precedence.

Posted: Oct 10, 2021

Beyond Survival: Key Strategies to Thrive as an Independent Agent

Smart Choice surveyed and interviewed independent agents from across the United States to understand the hurdles they face, the partnerships they’ve engaged and how these strategies have affected their businesses.

Posted: Oct 10, 2021