IA Magazine
Do property-casualty insurers really buy insurance from other insurers? Yes, they do—$700 million of it. Could one be your next client?
Posted: Mar 22, 2021
The rapid changes that businesses of all sizes were forced to undergo over the past year have opened up some opportunities previously unavailable to smaller businesses. But with these new opportiunities comes new risks.
Posted: Mar 21, 2021
While the 2020 proposed rule to accept private flood insurance for Federal Housing Administration insured loans brought hope, issues remain around the wording of the rule.
Posted: Mar 21, 2021
If agreed, the transaction could be the biggest insurance deal since 2020 and the largest property-casualty insurance sector deal since 2016.
Posted: Mar 21, 2021
The past year has brought unprecedented changes for customers’ businesses. Make sure they are adequately protected in 2021.
Posted: Mar 21, 2021
Have your customers’ businesses changed due to COVID-19? Make sure they are adequately protected.
Posted: Mar 21, 2021
Now is the time for brokers of the future to take stock of their business environment and redefine how they will thrive in a new, post-COVID-19 economy.
Posted: Mar 21, 2021
The rapid changes that businesses of all sizes were forced to undergo over the past year have opened up some opportunities previously unavailable to smaller businesses. But with these new opportiunities comes new risks.
Posted: Mar 21, 2021
In a world where the top five global risks identified by the 2020 World Economic Forum are environment-related, increased exposures and liabilities are setting the market up for a complete evolution.
Posted: Mar 21, 2021
If agreed to, the transaction could be the biggest insurance deal since 2020 and the largest property-casualty insurance sector deal since 2016.
Posted: Mar 21, 2021
The carrier says that a totaled food truck only two years old and driven 22,000 miles has depreciated over 30%. It bases the price on a "market survey." Can the insured dispute the appraisal based on actual physical depreciation?
Posted: Mar 18, 2021
The FOX News anchor will discuss the current political landscape at the Big “I” Virtual Legislative Conference.
Posted: Mar 17, 2021
The legislation would replace the current, employer-sponsored healthcare system with a single-payer system that would guarantee health insurance for every American.
Posted: Mar 17, 2021
The legislation extends the Paycheck Protection Program to May 31, 2021, and provides an additional 30 days for the U.S. Small Business Administration to process loans submitted prior to the new deadline. It now heads to the U.S. Senate.
Posted: Mar 17, 2021
The legislation would prevent criminal prosecution and civil liability against agents and brokers who choose to engage with cannabis-related legitimate businesses.
Posted: Mar 17, 2021
Work-life balance and family life, as well as mental stress were identified as the recurring themes in reasons for leaving the insurance industry, according to a study by Vertafore.
Posted: Mar 16, 2021
Today’s agency owners have many objectives and options when considering potential perpetuation partners beyond just the highest possible valuation.
Posted: Mar 15, 2021
The life settlement industry has come a long way over the last few decades. Adding life settlements to the list of recommended options allows agents to offer a broader range of services to clients.
Posted: Mar 14, 2021
Brokers of the future have an opportunity now and in the future to embrace technologies that deliver traditional protection in new ways—faster, more easily and to more customers.
Posted: Mar 14, 2021
COVID-19 hit the special events market hard yet there is a sense of optimism for when things return to normal. Here are three tips for agents to help their clients get ready for when the lights finally come back on.
Posted: Mar 14, 2021
Help your inland marine customers navigate the changing business landscape and make sure that they have adequate inland marine coverage.
Posted: Mar 14, 2021
A landlord asked if he could purchase a renters policy for his renters. However, he requires them to purchase insurance when they sign the lease. Is that possible?
Posted: Mar 11, 2021
The Big “I" opposes the Protecting the Right to Organize Act in its current form and is working to seek an exemption from the ABC test for insurance agents and financial advisors.
Posted: Mar 10, 2021
The conference will be held April 13-16, 2021, and registration is complimentary to all attendees thanks to the support of our sponsors.
Posted: Mar 10, 2021
The legislation includes an additional $50 billion for small businesses and an additional $7.25 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is currently scheduled to shut down on March 31.
Posted: Mar 10, 2021