IA Magazine
The most powerful way to position yourself and your business better is by being likeable.
Posted: Oct 12, 2021
Thousands of insurance professionals converged in Las Vegas for InsureTech Connect 2021 (ITC) to discuss cyber market stabilization, cybercrime and more.
Posted: Oct 12, 2021
Commercial lines and personal lines clients need their insurance agents’ advice on a wider variety of business solutions, including retirement, banking benefits and cybersecurity, according to Nationwide.
Posted: Oct 12, 2021
Big “I" members can access their monthly, member-only magazine on the go. The new platform is mobile-responsive and HTML-optimized, making it user-friendly and great for reading anytime anywhere.
Posted: Oct 12, 2021
The industry has placed a renewed focus on the independent agency channel, according to a study by the Big "I" and J.D. Power.
Posted: Oct 11, 2021
Are your clients’ off-road vehicles properly insured? Here are four common misconceptions to talk through to help your clients bypass pitfalls.
Posted: Oct 10, 2021
Smart Choice surveyed and interviewed independent agents from across the United States to understand the hurdles they face, the partnerships they’ve engaged and how these strategies have affected their businesses.
Posted: Oct 10, 2021
Even with cybersecurity mitigations in place, organizations seeking cyber liability coverage will need to battle through sticker shock.
Posted: Oct 10, 2021
Condo and homeowner association boards should review and amend their policies to include provisions to ensure maintenance takes precedence.
Posted: Oct 10, 2021
As companies reopen and bring their operations back to some level of normalcy, agents are in a prime position to assist clients in purchasing the right directors & officers liability insurance coverage.
Posted: Oct 10, 2021
As companies reopen and bring their operations back to some level of normalcy, agents are in a prime position to assist clients in purchasing the right directors & officers liability insurance coverage.
Posted: Oct 10, 2021
Commercial rates saw an increase of 6.8% at third quarter of 2021, while personal lines saw average increases of 6.6%.
Posted: Oct 06, 2021
The three bills introduced today aim at reforming the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) with the intention of growing the private market.
Posted: Oct 06, 2021
There are multiple aspects of a careers webpage that are imperative to include: here are four that can make or break a user's experience.
Posted: Oct 05, 2021
The majority of business leaders reported that cyber threats are their top concern, according to the 2021 Travelers Risk Index national survey.
Posted: Oct 05, 2021
Training webinars for Risk Rating 2.0, FEMA's new pricing methodology for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), are free for agents.
Posted: Oct 05, 2021
The next leaders of your agency may already be there—pass down the skills they need now.
Posted: Oct 05, 2021
The next leaders of your agency may already be there—pass down the skills they need now.
Posted: Oct 05, 2021
Here are three lessons learned by partners who acquired an independent agency without sacrificing its entrepreneurial spirit.
Posted: Oct 04, 2021
Fall and winter are prime seasons for off-roading. Make sure your clients are protected in all their off-road pursuits by helping dispel these insurance myths.
Posted: Oct 03, 2021
Build leave programs centered around your employees and their needs.
Posted: Oct 03, 2021
Managing a list of thousands of leads is a daunting task. The good news is it doesn’t need to be done manually. There is a quicker and more reliable way to handle leads!
Posted: Oct 03, 2021
While there was additional capacity in the market during 2020, there's still a lot of underwriter uncertainty and concerns about systemic risks and the financial wellbeing of certain insureds
Posted: Oct 03, 2021
The SureStep® business owners policy (BOP) offers the conveniences of a traditional BOP as well as greater flexibility with significantly more forms to tailor coverage.
Posted: Oct 03, 2021
The insurance industry continues to struggle to keep up with the swift pace of marijuana legalization. Here are four considerations for independent agents to consider.
Posted: Oct 03, 2021