IA Magazine

Big ‘I’ Announces Liberty Mutual, Safeco and State Auto Donation to Trusted Choice® Relief Fund

The $100,000 donation will further the fund’s mission to support those in the independent insurance channel impacted by catastrophes. Liberty Mutual, Safeco and State Auto have also pledged to donate annually to the fund.

Posted: Dec 04, 2024

What Types of Interest Rates Do Lenders Use?

Whatever route an agency's growth plans take, debt financing is likely to be part of the process. Here are the three types of rates lenders use.

Posted: Dec 04, 2024

Big ‘I’ President & CEO Selected as a Top Lobbyist by The Hill Newspaper

Charles Symington, Big “I" president & CEO, was named among the top trade association lobbyists in the nation's capital this year.

Posted: Dec 04, 2024

3 Ways to Rebuild Customer Experiences

The ways to start providing a better customer experience is by focusing on improving three key areas: transparency, education and innovation.

Posted: Dec 03, 2024

5 Areas Where Alignment Can Make or Break an Acquisition

From building a brand to running paid social media ads, the world of marketing has significant nuances that agency staff miss as they concentrate on core activities like sales and service.

Posted: Dec 02, 2024

How the Industry Is Navigating a Volatile Auto Insurance Market

Improving technology is a determining factor for many carriers as they look to employ a strategic response to a sustained rise in claims frequency and severity.

Posted: Dec 01, 2024

How the Industry Is Navigating a Volatile Auto Insurance Market

Improving technology is a determining factor for many carriers as they look to employ a strategic response to a sustained rise in claims frequency and severity.

Posted: Dec 01, 2024

The Resurgence of Forgery and Alterations Is Creating Risk for Business Owners

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the resurgence of old-school scams, such as forgery and alterations, poses significant business risks.

Posted: Dec 01, 2024

Why Nonprofit Clients Need D&O Coverage

Nonprofit organizations face many of the same legal exposures as for-profit organizations, including conflicts of interest, breach of fiduciary duty and theft.

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Mitigating and Managing Workers Comp Claims

Insurance agents play a key role in helping their clients prevent injuries, reduce claims, protect the health of their employees and safeguard the financial health of their businesses.

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Innovate With Generative AI: Secure and Smart Strategies

Understand the benefits of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the proactive measures insurance agents take to manage risks effectively.

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Sandblast-Contaminated Cheese: Does CGL Pollution or Silica Exclusion Apply?

While cleaning a water tank, a contractor accidently left the water outlet open. Sandblast media entered the city water supply and contaminated products in a cheese manufacturing facility.

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Liberty Mutual, Safeco Recognize Big ‘I’ Members in Agent for the Future Awards

Four Big “I" members were recognized for bold approaches to solving problems, willingness to be first adopters of innovative technology and commitment to giving back.

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

The Secret to Selecting Tech Is the Right People Asking the Right Questions

If those experiencing the pain points aren’t involved in validating the proposed tech solution, a lot of time and money can be wasted.

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

InsurPac Impacts the 2024 Election

With a 96% success rate and $2.5 million disbursed to 278 federal campaigns, InsurPac continues its mission to amplify the voices of independent agents by supporting candidates who champion the insurance industry.

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

How Independent Insurance Agency Values Will Respond to the Election

Like elections in the past, this one will not impact agency values—but fiscal policy could impact the portion owners take home.

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

DOL’s Overtime Rule Struck Down by Federal Court

The decision has wide-reaching implications for both employers and employees across the country as it alters the criteria for determining overtime eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

What’s the Difference Between Cyber Insurance and Cyber Warranties?

Here are the differences between cyber warranties and cyber insurance, some issues with cyber warranties, and why cyber insurance is the only comprehensive risk transfer solution.

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

Amwins and Floodbase Unveil Flood Insurance for Golf Courses

Tees-to-Green flood insurance automatically triggers payments as soon as flooding inundates a golf course.

Posted: Nov 17, 2024