IA Magazine
Find out which states are in play, factors that will determine the winner and more in a short video from the Big “I.”
Posted: Oct 28, 2020
Charles Symington, Big “I" senior vice president of external, industry, and government affairs, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I" vice president of political affairs break down the 2020 presidential election.
Posted: Oct 28, 2020
This week, legislation for the “Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020" was introduced. The bipartisan legislation aims to help a greater number of Americans save for retirement while also creating a new financial incentive for small businesses to...
Posted: Oct 28, 2020
Charles Symington, Big “I" senior vice president of external, industry, and government affairs, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I" vice president of political affairs preview the 2020 congressional election.
Posted: Oct 28, 2020
By leveraging resources to ensure their agencies continue to thrive, agents can spend more time doing what matters most: advising their clients and training the next generation.
Posted: Oct 27, 2020
As agencies seek to create a competitive, sustainable advantage, more focus will be placed on a scalable and repeatable training environment.
Posted: Oct 26, 2020
Knowing your clientele will ensure you better understand their goals and needs and can market accordingly. Here are three ways to improve your marketing strategy.
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
Planning your perpetuation will ensure your future agency transition is successful.
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
COVID-19 has forced many businesses to operate remotely, creating additional risks for companies. Agents are in a great position to help ensure clients have appropriate cyber coverage in place during renewal.
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
Knowing your clientele will ensure you better understand their goals and needs and can market accordingly. Here are three ways to improve your marketing strategy.
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
COVID-19 has forced many businesses to operate remotely, creating additional risks for companies. Agents are in a great position to help ensure clients have appropriate cyber coverage in place during renewal.
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
"The biggest impact has been technology, especially for the freight forwarding community because they were always responsible for completing the insurance certificates," says independent agent Robert Lamb. "About 10 years ago, these online systems ca...
Posted: Oct 25, 2020
An insured’s 2018 Mercedes windshield needed to be replaced. The insured has comprehensive coverage with a $250 deductible, but the carrier denied original equipment manufacturer coverage for the windshield.
Posted: Oct 22, 2020
This week the U.S. Senate failed to pass a Republican proposal to provide Americans with $500 billion in additional COVID-19 relief. As negotiations continue, the Big “I" continues to advocate for issues important to members including additional PPP...
Posted: Oct 21, 2020
Straightforward and simple e-newsletters can be an effective way for independent agents to communicate and connect with clients. Here are five ways to make e-newsletters work for you.
Posted: Oct 21, 2020
Of nearly 3,000 affiliated and unaffiliated insurers, 142 instances exist where one insurer has nearly an identical name to another different insurer. Accurate names matter when it comes to finding the financial strength of an insurer.
Posted: Oct 20, 2020
Customer expectations are changing rapidly, and digital transformation is critical to keeping pace. Here are three ways agents can think more digitally to prepare for this changing tide.
Posted: Oct 20, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic makes wildfire preparation and response even more challenging. Here are factors independent agents should take into account to help their clients navigate wildfire risk mitigation during COVID-19.
Posted: Oct 19, 2020
The Wright Specialty municipality insurance program offers property-casualty insurance coverages and services for municipalities, water-related districts and special purpose districts.
Posted: Oct 18, 2020
Whether you are in the early or late stage in your career, the steps you take towards your future should be deliberate and well planned.
Posted: Oct 18, 2020
After a decade of declining rates the professional liability market is beginning to see rates harden in certain segments, including directors & officers, cyber and general liability.
Posted: Oct 18, 2020
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and despite cyber threats being a top concern for large and medium-sized businesses, fewer companies took steps to mitigate cyber risks than 2019.
Posted: Oct 18, 2020
The pandemic has accelerated the move towards digitalization and with it came the rise in digital fraud. Here are four insurance fraud trends to watch out for.
Posted: Oct 18, 2020
An insured rented an Airbnb on a recent vacation and damaged the wood floors in the bathroom. Is the carrier right in saying all coverage is excluded?
Posted: Oct 15, 2020
Great customer experience is the key to a successful agency. Here are three effective ways to gather information about your clients' experience.
Posted: Oct 14, 2020