IA Magazine

6 Ways AI Can Help Insurance Agents During the Policy Lifecycle

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how independent agents operate, freeing agents to focus on meaningful client conversations and strategic advice.

Posted: Feb 25, 2025

9 Things Every Agency Should Review on Its Website

Your website is more than a page on the internet—it’s your digital front door, the first impression many prospective clients have of your business.

Posted: Feb 25, 2025

How to Explain the Homeowners Market to Your Clients

As homeowners premiums increase agents can help create understanding through education on why costs are up and what coverage options are available for their clients.

Posted: Feb 23, 2025

K&K Insurance Launch Specialized Program for Media Productions

The program includes a suite of commercial inland marine and general liability products, as well as additional optional coverages to meet unique exposures within the entertainment space.

Posted: Feb 23, 2025

Why Agencies Are Paying More for E&O Coverage at Renewal

Seventy-three percent of independent insurance agencies saw an increase in their agency errors & omissions renewal premium in 2024.

Posted: Feb 23, 2025

4 Ways Agents Can Add Value for Customers in Today’s Market

Four strategies agents can use to enhance coverage and build trust.

Posted: Feb 23, 2025

How to Fulfill a State Requirement of $1 Million Limit on Damages to Rented Premises Coverage

A general contractor in New York is being required by a state authority to have $1 million limit for coverage for damages to rented premises. The commercial general liability (CGL) carrier can only issue a maximum of $300,000.

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

Half of Midsize Businesses Feel Unprepared for Risks, Says Nationwide Survey

More than three-quarters of midsize business owners say evolving regulatory and safety standards have had an impact on their risk management needs, the survey found.

Posted: Feb 19, 2025

Dream Team: Selling Your Agency With Your Team Top of Mind

A thriving team can be the key to a smooth and successful transition during an acquisition, engaging with new leadership and contributing to the long-term success of the business.

Posted: Feb 18, 2025

Opportunity Cost: The Hidden Cost of Staying Still

Avoiding a decision can feel like maintaining the status quo. In reality, standing still might mean falling behind, losing a competitive edge or missing new opportunities.

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

Does a PAP Cover Stepdaughter Borrowing Car and Living in Different State?

A client owns a car, which is titled in her name, and gives it to her stepdaughter to drive. How should the personal auto policy be written?

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

3 Easy Ways to Promote Your Agency on Social Media

Social media is a great opportunity for agents to meet customers where they are. Here are three ways agents can use social media to promote their agency.

Posted: Feb 12, 2025

Couples Consider Joint Insurance Equivalent to Tying the Knot

While engagements and cohabitation have long been the hallmarks of commitment, a recent Nationwide survey found 42% of renting couples see sharing an insurance policy as a modern equivalent to marriage.

Posted: Feb 11, 2025

2025 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference: Registration Now Open

Join other agents and speak to legislators in a unified voice at the premier event for independent agents, taking place April 30-May 2 in Washington, D.C.

Posted: Feb 11, 2025

Building Resilient Homes While Keeping Homeowners Coverage Up to Date

It's important that homeowners who undertake home improvements talk to their agent about what they're planning to do or what they have done to better understand how that affects their insurance premiums and coverage.

Posted: Feb 09, 2025

AI Changes Phishing Attacks: How Firms Can Protect Themselves

Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make phishing harder to detect. Here are four security practices that small and midsize businesses can use to protect their organizations.

Posted: Feb 09, 2025

How Insurance Agents Are Embracing a Broader Advisory Role

Transforming customer relationships with total protection and proactive risk management.

Posted: Feb 09, 2025

Bipartisan Bill Incentivizes Disaster Mitigation

The "Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025," reintroduced in the U.S. Senate, aims to exempt qualified catastrophe mitigation payments from being considered taxable income.

Posted: Feb 05, 2025

Reconstruction Costs Up 60% Since 2014

Residential reconstruction costs climbed 64% over the past decade and commercial reconstruction costs have risen by 58%, according to a Verisk report.

Posted: Feb 04, 2025

5 Things to Remember When Setting Up Social Media Accounts

Setting up business accounts and maintaining a consistent presence on various platforms can significantly boost your online visibility and engagement.

Posted: Feb 04, 2025

Nationwide Expands Smart Home Offerings with LeakBot

The new product enables smart home technology to help customers add an extra layer of protection against water damages.

Posted: Feb 02, 2025

3 Tips for Agents to Increase Their Environmental Insurance Expertise

Here are three tips for agents looking to navigate the environmental market and assist clients in meeting their sustainability goals.

Posted: Feb 02, 2025

4 Strategies for Agents to Enhance Customer Value in the Current Market

How independent agents can add value through comprehensive consultation and risk mitigation.

Posted: Feb 02, 2025

Agency Nation Meets: Brenden Corr

As the co-founder of Project 55, a nonprofit launched in January, Brenden Corr is committed to reshaping how mental health is addressed in workplaces.

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

Building Demo: Coverage for Damage to Surrounding Buildings?

An insured has hired a company to demolish an old building, on which they have liability coverage, that has a common wall with the property next door.

Posted: Jan 30, 2025