IA Magazine

Are You Prepared for the Lending Process?

Being prepared prior to applying for a loan for your agency will help the process go faster.

Posted: Apr 11, 2021

P-C Rates Climb as Personal Lines Rates Moderate

The first quarter of 2021 saw property-casualty rates continue to climb while composite rates moderated.

Posted: Apr 11, 2021

3 Ways to Sell More Flood Insurance

Taking into consideration the size of the flood insurance market, agents have a tremendous opportunity to grow their business.

Posted: Apr 11, 2021

5 Reasons RV Owners Are Ideal Insurance Customers

COVID-19 has driven a surge of RV sales, bringing more cross-selling opportunities for agents. Here are five RV trends agents need to know.

Posted: Apr 11, 2021

Chubb Enhances D&O Offering to Address Changing Exposures

The updated product, Chubb Primary Directors & Officers and Entity Securities Liability Insurance, is intended to meet the much-changed needs of publicly traded companies.

Posted: Apr 11, 2021

Last Call to Register for the Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference

The premier legislative event for the independent agency system will be held April 13-16. Register for a chance to hear from top legislators and industry leaders on issues that will affect you and your clients.

Posted: Apr 07, 2021

Last Call to Register for Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference

The premier legislative event for the independent agency system will be held April 13-16. Register for a chance to hear from top legislators and industry leaders on issues that will affect you and your clients.

Posted: Apr 07, 2021

Life Settlement Options and E&O Coverage

Is there errors & omission coverage for recommending a life settlement option? The answer is “yes" and “no."

Posted: Apr 07, 2021

7 Revenue-Driving Digital Capabilities Your Agency Needs to Grow

From chatbots to social media, digital is a trend that has been building for decades. Here are seven digital capabilities strongly correlated with high revenue growth, according to a report by Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance.

Posted: Apr 07, 2021

7 Revenue-Driving Digital Capabilities Your Agency Needs to Grow

From chatbots to social media, digital is a trend that has been building for decades. Here are seven digital capabilities strongly correlated with high revenue growth, according to a report by Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance.

Posted: Apr 07, 2021

Life Settlement Options and E&O Coverage

Is there errors & omission coverage for recommending a life settlement option? The answer is “yes" and “no."

Posted: Apr 07, 2021

Consumer Data Privacy Laws May Gain More Traction in 2021 but Many Exemptions Exist

It is important for agents to stay apprised of new developments in the data privacy arena. For more information, members are encouraged to review the Agents Council for Technology's Agency Cyber Guide 3.0.

Posted: Apr 06, 2021

4 Questions to Help You Decide If It’s Time to Sell Your Agency

With agency valuations at all-time highs, many independent agents are considering selling their agencies now rather than waiting until they're ready to retire. Here are four questions to determine if selling is the right decision for you.

Posted: Apr 05, 2021

5 RV Trends for 2021 and Beyond

RVs are more popular than ever. Here’s why RV owners can be ideal customers for independent insurance agents.

Posted: Apr 04, 2021

Travelers Enhances Global Insurance Offering

Travelers expanded its global policy package offering by launching Global CompanionSM Plus+, helping U.S. companies with small to large international exposures.

Posted: Apr 04, 2021

The Growing Pains of the Cyber Insurance Market

Cybercrime has skewed away from commoditizing personal information to pursuing more lucrative extortion methods against organizations of all sizes. As a result, cyber insurance has become an indispensable risk management tool.

Posted: Apr 04, 2021

Get Your House in Order

In need of financing to help you through this unusual time? Here are a few things you need to know before you apply.

Posted: Apr 04, 2021

Flood Insurance Market Makes Strides Against the No. 1 Natural Peril

While the National Flood Insurance Program remains the main source of standalone flood insurance in the U.S., the number of primary and excess private flood insurance options continue to grow, complementing this program.

Posted: Apr 04, 2021

Travelers Enhances Global Insurance Offering

Travelers expanded its global policy package offering by launching Global CompanionSM Plus+, helping U.S. companies with small to large international exposures.

Posted: Apr 04, 2021

The Growing Pains of the Cyber Insurance Market

Cybercrime has skewed away from commoditizing personal information to pursuing more lucrative extortion methods against organizations of all sizes. As a result, cyber insurance has become an indispensable risk management tool.

Posted: Apr 04, 2021

Flood Insurance Market Makes Strides Against the No. 1 Natural Peril

While the National Flood Insurance Program remains the main source of standalone flood insurance in the U.S., the number of primary and excess private flood insurance options continue to grow, complementing this program.

Posted: Apr 04, 2021

Homeowners vs. Builders Risk: What’s Best During Home Construction?

Is the use of a homeowners policy to provide coverage on single-family home under construction, renovation or reconstruction common? What problems are presented by using homeowners instead of builders risk policies?

Posted: Apr 01, 2021

Commercial Lines Submissions Technology: The Missing Link?

How the independent agent's role in commercial lines submissions is evolving and how, in many important ways, it will stay exactly the same.

Posted: Apr 01, 2021

Commercial Lines Submissions Technology: The Missing Link?

How the independent agent's role in commercial lines submissions is evolving and how, in many important ways, it will stay exactly the same.

Posted: Apr 01, 2021

Risk Rating 2.0: FEMA Releases New Timeline and Data on NFIP Rate Changes

Today, FEMA issued notification of Risk Rating 2.0 program changes to the National Flood Insurance Program effective on October 1, 2021, the overall timeline for implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 and FEMA's expectations of NFIP insurers.

Posted: Mar 31, 2021