IA Magazine

Vertafore and Nationwide Partner on Commercial Submissions

The partnership will drive innovation in market connectivity and enable Nationwide agency partners to more easily generate and compare commercial lines quotes for clients.

Posted: Mar 07, 2021

How Special Events Insurance Continues to Feel the Impact of COVID-19

Over the past year, special events took place virtually throughout the country while smaller in-person events did still occur. Going forward, the event space is ultimately dependent on COVID-19 being contained to be able to begin to grow again.

Posted: Mar 07, 2021

Lumber Price Up 34% YOY as Overall Construction Costs Increase

Without reassessing a home's reconstruction cost value, homeowners may find themselves underinsured after an adverse event.

Posted: Mar 07, 2021

What Will Insurance Brokerages Look Like in the Future?

By embracing technology, brokers of the future can bring efficiency to the transaction and stay at the center of it, serving their clients and their business.

Posted: Mar 07, 2021

How Special Events Insurance Continues to Feel the Impact of COVID-19

Over the past year, special events took place virtually throughout the country while smaller in-person events did still occur. Going forward, the event space is ultimately dependent on COVID-19 being contained to be able to begin to grow again.

Posted: Mar 07, 2021

SBA Releases New Guidance on PPP Loans for 501(c)6 Organizations

The new guidance on Paycheck Protection Program loans includes information in the form of an FAQ document for 501(c)6 organizations participating in lobbying activities.

Posted: Mar 07, 2021

Help Your Small Commercial Lines Customers Navigate the Impacts of COVID-19 on Inland Marine Exposur...

With changing exposures due to COVID-19, make sure that your customers are up to date on their inland marine exposures and adequately covered.

Posted: Mar 07, 2021

From the Front Lines: Hotel Liability

"Don't just provide hotel owners a quote on insurance. They aren't risk experts," says independent agent Mike Barnum. "Help them identify their largest exposures and what can be done to minimize them outside of insurance."

Posted: Mar 07, 2021

Women Leaders in Insurance: Sarah Black and Jessica Black

"I'm seeing more and more women out there [in the insurance industry], just in our own little city alone," says Sarah Black, co-owner of her independent agency with daughter Jessica Black. "When I first came here over 20 years ago, this was a man's j...

Posted: Mar 04, 2021

Women Insurance Leaders: Sarah Black and Jessica Black

"I'm seeing more and more women out there [in the insurance industry], just in our own little city alone," says Sarah Black, co-owner of her independent agency with daughter Jessica Black. "When I first came here over 20 years ago, this was a man's j...

Posted: Mar 04, 2021

Bill to Eliminate FIO Reintroduced in the Senate

As one of the leading supporters of a modernized state-based system of insurance regulation, the Big “I” continues to support eliminating or significantly restricting the authority of the Federal Insurance Office.

Posted: Mar 03, 2021

FEMA Set to Make Changes to Risk Rating 2.0 Roll Out

While the official announcement is yet to be made by FEMA, it is expected to say that new business will be effective October 1, 2021, with renewal business implemented on April 1, 2022.

Posted: Mar 03, 2021

Bill to Make 20% Small Business Deduction Permanent Reintroduced in Congress

The Big “I” joined a number of other small business groups in sending a letter of support for the bill that will help millions of small businesses during this difficult time, leading to higher economic growth and more employment.

Posted: Mar 03, 2021

Big ‘I’ Voices Concerns with PRO Act

Among other things, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act seeks to change the definition of “independent contractor” in a way that could cause significant disruption to the financial services and property-casualty insurance industries.

Posted: Mar 03, 2021

Google Teams Up with Allianz and Munich Re to Offer Cyber Insurance

The patnership aims to cut cloud security risks and offer cyber insurance designed for Google Cloud customers.

Posted: Mar 03, 2021

Why Professional Services Need to Take E&O Seriously

Professional services firms are walking a tightrope between opportunity and ruin, which means E&O coverage is essential

Posted: Mar 02, 2021

Independent Agents Own Their Data But Contract Language Is Still Important

Independent agent data ownership is a settled matter. However, in today’s environment, it is important to review your contract language.

Posted: Mar 01, 2021

Broker of the Future: Digital Innovation Is Enhancing Insurance Brokers’ Value

Learn how technologies are empowering brokers of the future to enhance their value, avoid disintermediation, serve new generations of customers and preserve the importance of their role as trusted advisers.

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

A Guide to COVID-19’s Impact on Inland Marine Exposures

COVID-19 has shifted the business environment. Learn how to approach conversations about changing inland marine exposures.

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

Resilience Insurance Addresses ‘Silent Cyber’ with Capacity from Intact Insurance

The policy provides a comprehensive solution to protect middle-market businesses from costly incidents that aren’t covered under current policies.

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

4 Things to Consider Before Entering the Cannabis Market

As cannabis sales increase exponentially, so too have the number and type of products on the market. As the market grows, here are four things to keep in mind:

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

Research Shows the Average Cost of Product Liability Insurance

The study by AdvisorSmith provides insight into a sector of the industry that has seen a dramatic increase in claims and activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

Who Files the Auto Claim After a Car Is Stolen from a Repair Shop?

A personal auto client has liability coverage only on his car. He brought it to a franchise repair shop and the car was stolen while in the shop’s care, custody and control.

Posted: Feb 25, 2021

PPP to Prioritize Small Businesses as Congress Considers Additional COVID-19 Relief

Earlier this week, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program assisting small businesses to secure loans. Also this week, the House is scheduled to vote on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 reli...

Posted: Feb 24, 2021

Elevate Trilogy Keynote Speaker Bonin Bough: Creating Value by Breaking Things

Elevate Trilogy Part One: Marketing is taking place today with a keynote presentation from one of the youngest C-suite executives of a Fortune 50 company.

Posted: Feb 24, 2021