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With significant market losses over the last couple of years, the commercial marine market had started moving towards a hard market. Nevertheless, several market research firms have projected growth of $8 billion by 2024.
Posted: Nov 15, 2020
As vehicle technology continues to evolve toward greater electronic control and wireless communication, opportunities for malicious attacks will likely grow while vehicle cybersecurity lags behind.
Posted: Nov 15, 2020
Many insurance companies and agents writing personal auto coverage do not differentiate between a customer who's earning income driving for a ride-hailing service and a customer using their vehicle in volunteer assignments. Here are three ways indepe...
Posted: Nov 15, 2020
To ensure a safe and peaceful holiday season, MetLife Auto & Home® would like to provide safety tips for you to share with your customers.
Posted: Nov 15, 2020
When a customer sends you a cancellation request, do you follow up with a letter asking if there is a problem?
Posted: Nov 12, 2020
Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case arguing that the Affordable Care Act should be ruled unconstitutional. A decision is expected towards the end of June 2021.
Posted: Nov 11, 2020
In a win for the Big "I," the Federal Housing Administration proposed a new rule that would allow consumers to purchase private flood insurance.
Posted: Nov 11, 2020
During this election cycle, InsurPac disbursed close to $2 million to 254 federal campaigns impacting races involving independent agents. InsurPac relies upon intelligence from Big “I” members and campaign insiders to provide an accurate view of the...
Posted: Nov 11, 2020
Earlier this week, the Federal Housing Administration proposed a new rule that would allow consumers to purchase private flood insurance. This new proposal is a win for the Big “I" as it has spent significant time advocating for the acceptance of pri...
Posted: Nov 11, 2020
As an independent agency owner you are part of a community, and when it's time to sell your agency you have to decide what type of legacy you want to leave. Here are five options to consider.
Posted: Nov 10, 2020
By structuring your agency's website content around keywords potential readers are searching for, you can bring in traffic and even new customers. Here are six steps to create a solid content plan.
Posted: Nov 09, 2020
As the holidays approach, it’s likely that your customers are making plans to travel and celebrate. Share with your customers these auto and home safety tips from MetLife Auto & Home®.
Posted: Nov 08, 2020
Insurers are seeing claims frequency and severity continuing to increase in the EPLI market and are watching the trends that are continuing to put pressure on it.
Posted: Nov 08, 2020
"Due to the most recent few years and what we have been seeing in the media, I expect more and more claims to be filed, which will continue to make this market harden into the future," says independent agent, Karyn Roeling. "I foresee increasing cost...
Posted: Nov 08, 2020
Watch a break down of the 2020 presidential and congressional elections in a short video from the Big “I.”
Posted: Nov 04, 2020
What impact will the election results have on the big issues facing independent agents? Whatever the outcome, the Big “I" federal government affairs team is well-positioned to successfully advocate on your behalf.
Posted: Nov 04, 2020
Consistently creating content for your agency's blog helps nurture customers trust and respect for you as an insurance authority. Here are four ways to effectively create the content necessary to design a powerful online presence.
Posted: Nov 03, 2020
The pandemic has forced agencies to go digital, and a balance is needed to move forward by appealing to digitally-savvy audiences without alienating more traditional customers.
Posted: Nov 02, 2020
If an insured's property is damaged by post-election riot, civil unrest, insurrection or war, is there coverage? Simply put, yes. Here's why.
Posted: Nov 02, 2020
How robotic process automation can unlock the potential of human employees.
Posted: Nov 02, 2020
EPLI claims, especially the defense of, can be some of the biggest liabilities companies face today and for many smaller companies that are not able to deal with the financial impact, it can mean closing their doors permanently.
Posted: Nov 01, 2020
As many people begin to plan for winter months, MetLife Auto & Home® would like to provide the following auto and home safety tips for you to share with your customers.
Posted: Nov 01, 2020
Munich Re Specialty Insurance's Senior Living Facility product includes shared and per location professional and general liability limits, employee benefits liability, employers liability, as well as many more options.
Posted: Nov 01, 2020
November is National Caregivers Month, and while more than 70% of employees report having some sort of caregiving responsibility, nearly half are concerned about their ability to provide care to a loved one.
Posted: Nov 01, 2020
A mobile home park in Oregon burnt in a wildfire and the owners have walked away from their burnt mobile homes. The cost to remove the burnt mobiles from the insured’s property is $3,000 each.
Posted: Oct 29, 2020