IA Magazine

3 Common Myths About Coverage for Dirt Bikes

As the global dirt bike market continues to grow, independent agents can offer valuable advice on the myths about dirt bike insurance.

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Neptune Flood Expands Coverage into Kentucky

Neptune offers up to $4 million in residential and commercial property coverage, up to $500,000 in contents coverage, and up to $10 million in RCBAP coverage for condominium associations.

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Unbundle for Savings: Maximize Coverage, Minimize Costs

Provide stronger coverage and unexpected savings for your clients. 

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

U.S. P&C Underwriting Losses Hit 10-Year High of $38 Billion

In addition to $35 billion in CAT losses, AM Best analysts also said both economic and social inflation played large roles in proterty & casualty losses.

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

5 Ways Agents Can Leverage PR in 2024

Agents who are most successful with public relations understand that there are important strategies to create awareness and to strengthen reputation.

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

FCIP Avoids Cuts in Biden’s 2025 Budget

President Joe Biden's FY2025 budget does not include cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP), which is welcome news and a significant win for the agriculture community.

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Senate Speakers Confirmed for Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference

Sen. Mike Rounds and Sen. John Thune will address attendees at the 2024 Big “I" Legislative Conference, which will take place April 10-12 in Washington, D.C.

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

2024 Tax Season: Consult an Expert Before Selling Your Agency

Depending on how a business is organized, independent agency owners can benefit from meeting with their tax expert to better understand the tax implications of a potential sale now or sometime in the future.

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

High Net-Worth Homeowners Face Headaches Amid a Lack of Capacity

Affluent homeowners face issues because of an aggregation of high-value homes in areas that are becoming riskier due to changing weather patterns.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

High Net-Worth Homeowners Face Headaches Amid a Lack of Capacity

Affluent homeowners face issues because of an aggregation of high-value homes in areas that are becoming riskier due to changing weather patterns.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Navigating the Hard Market: Your Roadmap to Success With Hagerty

Discover how Hagerty can help you turn challenges into opportunities.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Navigating the Hard Market: Your Roadmap to Success With Hagerty

Discover how Hagerty can help you turn challenges into opportunities.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

RPS Launches New Products for Transportation Risks

The three new transportation products offer general liability, motor cargo and auto physical damage for truckers.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

RPS Launches New Products for Transportation Risks

The three new transportation products offer general liability, motor cargo and auto physical damage for truckers.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Help Clients With Common RV Coverage Gaps

As more consumers seek the freedom and adventure of the RV life for the first time this year, seasoned RV owners use vehicles in new and creative ways, which means insurance coverage gaps need to be addressed.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Help Clients With Common RV Coverage Gaps

As more consumers seek the freedom and adventure of the RV life for the first time this year, seasoned RV owners use vehicles in new and creative ways, which means insurance coverage gaps need to be addressed.

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

HO4 vs. HO6: Golf Cart and Apartment Improvements in Retirement Community

Which policy would a couple living in a retirement community need to cover their improvements? Would it also cover their golf cart?

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Wildfire Act Blazes Through House Financial Services Committee

The bill will require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on wildfire damage, the existing state of insurance coverage, possible government mitigation responses, and the challenges faced by private insurers.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

Women in Insurance Agencies Lead the Way in Meeting Consumer Needs

The latest research by Liberty Mutual and Safeco explores the unique strengths women bring to insurance agencies, as well as what female consumers want and need from agents.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

House Financial Services Chair to Speak at 2024 Big 'I' Legislative Conference

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina) will address the attendees during the upcoming 2024 Big “I" Legislative Conference, which will take place April 10-12 at the Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in February

From coverage for shopping carts being blown into parked cars to the latest cybercrime trends, agents were kept up to date on the perils of the day thanks to weekly e-newsletters and the monthly magazine.

Posted: Mar 05, 2024

Drive Business Forward: Partnering With Hagerty in the Hard Market

Join forces with Hagerty to not just survive but thrive in the hard market.

Posted: Mar 03, 2024

Biggest Product Liability Payouts: How Agents Can Ensure Clients Have Adequate Coverage

Here are four things agents should consider when ensuring adequate product liability protection for clients.

Posted: Mar 03, 2024

SURE Brings BOP to South Carolina

The business owners policy has eligibility for more than 300 business classes across eight industries, including restaurants, offices, wholesale, habitational and more.

Posted: Mar 03, 2024

What Is MDR and Why Is it Becoming Important in Cyber Insurance?

Most small businesses don't have the resources to run a security operations center because of time, effort and technology costs. MDR offers a more cost-effective way for businesses to add expertise and improve their security.

Posted: Mar 03, 2024