IA Magazine

The Benefits of Employee-Centric Leave Policies

Discover five ways to attract and retain talent through leave management programs.

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

Impact of Proposed Capital Gains Changes on You

Proposed capital gains changes: You might be thinking, “I don’t make $1 million, so why worry?”

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

4 Ways to Find the Right General Liability Coverage for Startups

In 2020, the number of entrepreneurs that started a small business hit a record high. As the small business market changes, general liability insurance will follow suit.

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

From the Front Lines: Equine

"Horse insurance is unique in that it involves both a significant financial and emotional investment," says independent agent Laura Connaway. "The bond our customers have with their horses is very special, so when a horse is ill or injured, it can be...

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

How Equine Insurance Has Stabilized and Continues to Thrive

Like so many other industries, the equine industry was impacted negatively by the coronavirus pandemic. Yet, the industry is strong right now, partly due to the nature of the activity.

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

Can 18 Restaurant LLCs Be Combined into One Policy?

How can we simplify the renewal process each year for an account with so many locations under different LLCs?

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

Big ‘I’ Urges Congress to Extend NFIP

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is currently scheduled to expire on Sept. 30.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Tax Increases Progress Out of Ways and Means Committee

House Democrats continue negotiations on the proposed plan intended to pay for the Democratic party's $3.5 trillion spending package.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Proposed Rule on Individual Market Health Compensation Disclosure Released

The proposed regulation mandates apply to health insurance issuers that offer individual coverage or short-term, limited duration insurance and would require a company to disclose compensation provided to a producer for enrolling individuals.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

M&A Activity Remains Steady Through Second Quarter 2021 but a Second-Half Wave Awaits

Steady performance and strong operating fundamentals, such as high recurring cash flow and low cash flow requirements, have underpinned the aggressive move by investors in the mergers & acquisition market.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

M&A Activity Remains Steady Through Second Quarter 2021 but a Second-Half Wave Awaits

Steady performance and strong operating fundamentals, such as high recurring cash flow and low cash flow requirements, have underpinned the aggressive move by investors in the mergers & acquisition market.

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

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Posted: Sep 14, 2021

How to Translate Insurance Policies and Stay Compliant

With so many complicated differences—and as we become more connected through globalization—translating insurance policies has become very important.

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

Top 6 Resume Red Flags

Everyone looks perfect on paper. How do you look deeper for signs that a hiring candidate may not work out?

Posted: Sep 13, 2021

5 Keys to Employee Leave

Build a more talented, loyal and productive workforce. Here are five tips.

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

Thinking of Selling Your Agency?

Thinking of selling? Beware of proposed capital gains changes.

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

How General Liability Insurance Can Make or Break Small Businesses

Protecting a small business from changing risks by ensuring adequate commercial general liability coverage is in place will protect against accidents that could potentially amount to a major expense.

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

CoverWallet, an Aon Company, Launches Cyber Product

The policy enables clients to access a wide variety of cyber liability coverage options over a broader spectrum of classes, to better protect their insureds in this new digital age.

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

CoverWallet, an Aon Company, Launches Cyber Product

The policy enables clients to access a wide variety of cyber liability coverage options over a broader spectrum of classes, to better protect their insureds in this new digital age.

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

How to Help New Home Buyers Consider Catastrophes

During this housing market heatwave, insurance agents can be a voice of reason and an educational resource for buyers. Here are four ways independent agents can help buyers assess risk.

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

How to Help New Home Buyers Consider Catastrophes

During this housing market heatwave, insurance agents can be a voice of reason and an educational resource for buyers. Here are four ways independent agents can help buyers assess risk.

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

Democrats Release Initial List of Tax Increases to Pay for Spending Package

The House Democrats' plan includes several troubling provisions for pass-through businesses, which would see steep tax increases.

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

3 Ways to Improve Your Close Rates by 57%+

Contacting leads in your agency is not enough to be successful. You have to be able to close those leads if your business is to survive.

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

Big ‘I’ Opposes Tax Increases as Congress Considers Reconciliation Package

The Big “I" joined a number of small business organizations in sending two letters to leaders of the Ways and Means Committee. Both letters make clear that the Big “I" opposes increasing taxes on our members and their business clients.

Posted: Sep 08, 2021

Congress Commences Tumultuous Month as Deadlines Loom

Congress returns this month to deal with a number of issues including the proposed reconciliation legislation that could see up to $1.75 trillion in tax increases impacting Big "I" members.

Posted: Sep 08, 2021