IA Magazine

HSB Announces EPLI Coverage Expansion

HSB's carrier partners can offer EPL Plus as an endorsement or coverage part to an underlying business owners or commercial package policy.

Posted: Aug 04, 2024

Why Should Your Agency Offer Surety Bonds?

It is important to have a full catalog of commercial surety bonds at your disposal, offering clients the complete protection they need to operate in compliance with local, state and federal bond requirements.

Posted: Aug 04, 2024

Medicare Part D Strategies for Brokers

Experts share essential insights into the Medicare Part D landscape.

Posted: Aug 04, 2024

Medicare Part D Essentials: Insights and Strategies for Brokers

Experts share essential insights into the Medicare Part D landscape.

Posted: Aug 04, 2024

6 Steps to Prevent a Client From Canceling Their Policy

As the independent agency channel faces a wave of retirements among its most experienced leaders, the industry must prepare for a potential apocalypse.

Posted: Aug 01, 2024

Brain Drain: Make the Most of Your Experienced Staff Before They Retire

As the independent agency channel faces a wave of retirements among its most experienced leaders, the industry must prepare for a potential apocalypse.

Posted: Aug 01, 2024

Earn-Out Evolution: How Have Sellers Performed Post-Closing?

In a recent survey of 20 of the industry's most active acquirers, Reagan Consulting answered the questions surrounding life after the deal for buyers and sellers.

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Agency Nation Meets: Indy

Indy is the mascot for Trusted Choice® and is super egg-cited to be here helping spread the word about how great independent insurance agents are. At 21 years old, Indy is ready to skydive right into life with an unwavering curiosity about how all th...

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

5 Ways to Leverage AI on Social Media

From writing a better message to improving posting efficiency, artificial intelligence (AI) can help agents use social media to engage clients and drive business growth.

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

Courts Halt DOL’s Expanded Fiduciary Definition

Two Texas district courts issued stays on the rule, which was scheduled to take effect Sept. 23 and would expand the meaning of “fiduciary” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and extend a standard of care to most annuity transa...

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

Applied Acquires AI InsurTech Company Planck

By leveraging Planck's artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Applied seeks to significantly expand its AI capabilities into areas including marketing, underwriting and renewals.

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Steps Agents Can Take to Help Homeowners Protect Their Homes From Weather-related Losses

Understanding critical home maintenance areas to support customers.

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Will the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Impact A&E Coverage?

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is a complicated issue, one that is likely to include marine hull, liability and cargo losses, as well as business interruption claims.

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Insuring Supply Chain Risk and the Art of Business Interruption Insurance

From natural disasters to transportation issues, it's crucial for businesses to have a robust plan to protect themselves against unexpected circumstances. But all too often, companies have a piecemeal perspective of risk.

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Insuring Supply-Chain Risk and the Art of Business Interruption Insurance

From natural disasters to transportation issues, it's crucial for businesses to have a robust plan to protect themselves against unexpected circumstances. But all too often, companies have a piecemeal perspective of risk.

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Steps Agents Can Take to Help Homeowners Protect Their Homes From Weather-Related Losses

Understanding critical home maintenance areas to support customers.

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Does a CGL Cover a Golf Cart Used on a University Campus?

A nonprofit wants to use a golf cart, which is not required to be licensed in the state, to travel around a university campus. Is the golf cart considered an auto or mobile equipment?

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

CrowdStrike Outage: 3 Takeaways for Independent Agents

Last week's global tech outage highlights vulnerabilities in agency business continuity planning, cyber liability insurance, and technology partners.

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

4 Compensation Questions You Need to Answer in 2024

Growing your business means recruiting and retaining top talent. That means developing compensation plans that are both fair and competitive.

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

How Leadership Development Can Benefit All Employees

In today’s dynamic landscape, investing in leadership development for all ranks in an agency can unlock a wellspring of potential.

Posted: Jul 23, 2024