IA Magazine

4 Ways to Sell Gen Z on an Insurance Career

Agency owners can change prevailing opinions among Gen Zers by embracing the four aspects of the insurance industry of strong interest to Gen Z job seekers.

Posted: Jun 15, 2021

Customer Satisfaction Flat Despite Rebates from Auto Insurers

Customer satisfaction with auto insurers in 11 geographic regions remains unchanged from 2020, the first time since 2017 this has not improved.

Posted: Jun 15, 2021

Student of the Industry: Private Flood’s Impressive Growth

More than $600 million in premium and 160 active insurers—a nice start to private flood. Where is this line of business most prevalent and which insurers are focused on it?

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

5 Questions to Help You Properly Insure Boat Owners

What factors do you need to consider when quoting boat insurance? Ask these questions to help boaters fully protect their fun in the sun.

Posted: Jun 13, 2021

From the Front Lines: Public Entities

"Things like cyber and law enforcement liability were not major topics of discussion two decades ago," says independent agent Josh Estelle. "In some ways it is no different than the rest of the world, since all industries face changing exposures."

Posted: Jun 13, 2021

Why RV Insurance Is More Than a Cross-Selling Opportunity

With more than 11.2 million households owning an RV and 2021 RV shipments projected to break records, agents have an opportunity to capture this new business or quote an exisitng RV.

Posted: Jun 13, 2021

Is Floor Damage During Delivery Covered Under CGL or BAP?

The insured delivers a refrigerator to a customer. Once in the house, the insured took the fridge off the dolly to maneuver a small space, but while moving the fridge by hand they scratch the floor.

Posted: Jun 10, 2021

Colonial Pipeline Hacked with Single Password

The cyberattack on May 7, shut down 5,500 miles of pipeline and cost the company nearly $5 million to regain access to its systems.

Posted: Jun 09, 2021

Big ‘I’ Provides Comments on New Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements

In its comments, the Big “I" urged the Department of Health and Human Services to avoid any outcomes that formally or effectively apply these new mandates to agents and brokers.

Posted: Jun 09, 2021

5 Steps to Create a Successful Internship Program

A quality internship program will enable you to attract bright and ambitious young people and identify those you want to keep for the long term without making a large investment.

Posted: Jun 08, 2021

How Agents Can Help Clients Mitigate Hurricane Risk

Independent agents play a key role in keeping homes, businesses and families safe by ensuring communities and insurers work together to mitigate risks from hurricanes.

Posted: Jun 08, 2021

4 Tips to Lead a Successful Return to the Office

How to craft thoughtful office reopening plans that balance the needs of the business and team members.

Posted: Jun 07, 2021

5 Questions to Ask Your Boat Insurance Customers

New boat sales are on the rise. How can you make sure your boat insurance customers have the proper coverage? Here are a few questions to ask.

Posted: Jun 06, 2021

How the Supreme Court’s Title VII Ruling has Affected EPLI

While the ruling doesn't bring much change to the 22 states that already had protections in place around gender identity and sexual orientation, the other 28 states should expect to see some claims brought that weren’t previously filed.

Posted: Jun 06, 2021

How the Supreme Court’s Title VII Ruling Has Affected EPLI

One year after the ruling prohibited workplace discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, agents must make sure commercial clients are taking action to reduce risk.

Posted: Jun 06, 2021

How the Stars are Aligning for Independent Agents and RV Insurance

The surge seen in the RV sector is a trend witnessed across the nation. With rates currently at a stable level, opportunities exist for agents who want to capture new customers or focus on rounding out books of business.

Posted: Jun 06, 2021

How the Stars Are Aligning for Independent Agents and RV Insurance

The surge seen in the RV sector is a trend witnessed across the nation. With rates currently stable, opportunities exist for agents to capture new customers or focus on rounding out books of business.

Posted: Jun 06, 2021

Chubb Enhances Fiduciary Liability Product with New-to-Market Coverages

The new policy is designed to be comprehensive by offering features including coverage for claims made against an insured person solely because they happen to be a plan fiduciary.

Posted: Jun 06, 2021

How the Supreme Court’s Title VII Ruling has Affected EPLI

While the ruling doesn't bring much change to the 22 states that already had protections in place around gender identity and sexual orientation, the other 28 states should expect to see some claims brought that weren’t previously filed.

Posted: Jun 06, 2021

Why Property-Casualty Agencies Should Consider Cross-Selling Opportunities in Life-Health

Opportunities across the property-casualty and life-health divide can be found in both commercial and personal lines. Here's why and how you can

Posted: Jun 03, 2021

Allstate to Acquire SafeAuto, Progressive Finalize Protective Deal

The acquisition will allow SafeAuto to grow its platform in the non-standard space. Additionally, Progressive finalized the acquisition of transportation insurer Protective Insurance Corp. ahead of schedule.

Posted: Jun 02, 2021

FEMA Announces New Risk Rating 2.0 Webinars for Agents

The National Flood Insurance Program will be hosting a number of Risk Rating 2.0 - Equity in Action webinars designed for insurance agents throughout June and July.

Posted: Jun 02, 2021

President Biden Includes Retroactive Tax Increase in Budget Proposal

Importantly for Big “I" members, the budget includes proposals to increase the corporate tax rate, capital gains tax and an end to the "stepped-up basis" allowing the tax free passing of investments to heirs at the time of death.

Posted: Jun 02, 2021

FEMA Releases New Guidance on Risk Rating 2.0

The new information provides localized rate analysis at the zip code level for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as flood mitigation actions for policyholders.

Posted: Jun 02, 2021

Lumber Prices Up 42% YOY as Construction Costs Continue to Rise

The construction industry has seen significant disruptions over the course of the pandemic including a continued increase in costs of construction materials.

Posted: Jun 01, 2021