IA Magazine
The Hanover Financial Institutions Advantage suite helps clients protect their operations and manage financial and reputational risk.
Posted: May 31, 2020
Pollutants include substances which are generally recognized in the industry or by the government to be harmful or toxic to persons, property or the environment.
Posted: May 28, 2020
The Big “I” joined a number of business organizations in signing a letter sent to all members of Congress on the need to enact temporary and targeted liability protections.
Posted: May 27, 2020
As Congress and the Trump administration continue to look for ways to help the economy rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Big “I” is continuing to advocate for legislation that will help independent agencies across the country.
Posted: May 27, 2020
The legislation would create a federal backstop to prevent economic losses from future pandemics, with the government sharing the burden alongside the insurance industry.
Posted: May 27, 2020
Here are eight ways to reaffirm relationships with existing clients and build new ones with prospects.
Posted: May 26, 2020
With high levels of community involvement even before the coronavirus pandemic, many independent insurance agents are the first to meet their community’s needs caused by a crisis.
Posted: May 25, 2020
An agency has several clients that are nonprofit private swimming pool clubs looking to them for help to best reopen safely, including with waivers and standard procedures.
Posted: May 21, 2020
The program is designed to bolster the country’s economic resilience by providing timely and efficient financial protection and payroll support to the private sector in the event of a future declared public health emergency.
Posted: May 20, 2020
Instead of an in-person event, the 2020 National Flood Conference will take place virtually via webinar June 1-3. Attendance is free of charge.
Posted: May 20, 2020
The bill is modeled on the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), which was created in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Posted: May 20, 2020
Directors & officers insurance certainly has been in the press recently—boards of directors are concerned over price increases and their exposure to lawsuits related to COVID-19.
Posted: May 19, 2020
Traffic accidents have decreased with fewer cars on the road during the coronavirus pandemic, but speeding, negligent driving and pedestrian activity are on the rise.
Posted: May 18, 2020
Traffic accidents have decreased with fewer cars on the road during the coronavirus pandemic, but speeding, negligent driving and pedestrian activity are on the rise.
Posted: May 18, 2020
If an agent wants to put their personal marine book in the windward direction, they need to know their starboard from their port.
Posted: May 17, 2020
During the COVID-19 crisis, communities must consider the real possibility of facing multiple and concurrent disasters.
Posted: May 17, 2020
How are younger buyers shaping the collector car market? How will prices shift in the coming years? Here’s what you need to know.
Posted: May 17, 2020
Looking toward future personal marine trends, the market "will continue to get harder," says Patrick Kudlich, independent agent, and it "will only continue to get harder as natural disasters increase in strength and number each year."
Posted: May 17, 2020
If an agent wants to put their personal marine book in the windward direction, they need to know their starboard from their port to earn a client's trust.
Posted: May 17, 2020
Big “I” Chairman Jon Jensen presented the State of the Association address to Big “I” Virtual Legislative Conference attendees.
Posted: May 14, 2020
The Small Business Administration issued long-awaited additional guidance that gives many Big "I" members needed clarity.
Posted: May 13, 2020
Included in the package are several Big "I" priorities, including fixing an issue with the Paycheck Protection Program that excluded 501(c)(6) organizations from accessing loans.
Posted: May 13, 2020
The U.S. Treasury Department responded to several congressional letters sent expressing concern over President Trump’s remarks on business interruption insurance several weeks ago.
Posted: May 13, 2020
Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Illinois) reminded viewers of the important role that independent insurance agents and brokers must play in the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted: May 13, 2020
U.S. House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) answered questions from Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, on a variety of subjects including how America can quickly recover from the coronavirus pandemic, reauthorizing the NFIP and the 2020...
Posted: May 12, 2020