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Big ‘I’ Expands Trusted Choice® Hard Market Toolkit https://www.iamagazine.com/news/big-i-expands-trusted-choice-hard-market-toolkitBig ‘I’ Expands Trusted Choice® Hard Market Toolkit The newly expanded resource—which builds upon the toolkit first published in July 2023—covers a wide range of updates and strategies for navigating the challenges posed by the hard market. 9/4/2024 10:45:00 AMAnnouncements ＆ EventsAnnouncements ＆ Events Sales ＆ MarketingNewsKasey Connors
Up to 10 Named Storms Forecasted During ‘Supercharged September’https://www.iamagazine.com/news/up-to-10-named-storms-forecasted-during-supercharged-septemberUp to 10 Named Storms Forecasted During ‘Supercharged September’Following a brief lull in tropical activity in the wake of Hurricane Ernesto, the conditions are now primed for a series of back-to-back storms over the next few weeks in the Atlantic.8/29/2024 10:00:00 AMIn the NewsIn the NewsNewsOlivia Overman
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in Augusthttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/top-5-most-read-articles-in-independent-agent-in-august 2024Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in AugustThe dog days of summer brought a Texas district court ruling that struck down the FTC ban on noncompete agreements.9/4/2024 10:00:00 AMAnnouncements ＆ EventsAnnouncements ＆ EventsNewsAnneMarie McPherson Spears
FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Struck Downhttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/ftc-ban-on-noncompete-agreements-struck-downFTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Struck DownThis week, a Texas district court ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cannot enforce its ban on noncompete agreements.8/22/2024 10:30:00 AMOn the HillIn the News On the HillNewsNathan Riedel
Reconstruction Costs Accelerated 5.2% Year-Over-Year https://www.iamagazine.com/news/reconstruction-costs-accelerated-5-2-year-over-yearReconstruction Costs Accelerated 5.2% Year-Over-Year Both residential and commercial property saw total reconstruction costs increase from July 2023 to July 2024.8/22/2024 10:00:00 AMCommercial LinesIn the News Commercial LinesNewsAnneMarie McPherson Spears
In-Force Flood Insurance Declines as More Move to Risky Areashttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/in-force-flood-insurance-declines-as-more-move-to-risky-areasIn-Force Flood Insurance Declines as More Move to Risky AreasAs thousands more people move in rather than out of fire- and flood-prone areas, independent agents have an opportunity to counter the decline in flood insurance coverage. 8/15/2024 10:30:00 AMFloodIn the News FloodNewsWill Jones
Auto Insurance Rose 15% in First Half of 2024https://www.iamagazine.com/news/auto-insurance-rose-15-in-first-half-of-2024Auto Insurance Rose 15% in First Half of 2024Underwriting losses of $17 billion last year drove 2024’s first half-increases, according to data analysis from Insurify, which predicts rates will increase a total of 22% by the end of the year. 8/12/2024 10:15:00 AMIn the NewsAutoNewsAnneMarie McPherson Spears

 

 

4 Ways to Get High-Quality Referrals From Your Customershttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/4-ways-to-get-high-quality-referrals-from-your-customers4 Ways to Get High-Quality Referrals From Your CustomersIf your customers are happy with your agency, why aren’t they referring more people?9/4/2024 4:00:00 AMSales ＆ MarketingSales ＆ MarketingStrategiesBrooke Eaton
Why Pet Insurance Has Industry Tails Wagginghttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/why-pet-insurance-has-industry-tails-waggingWhy Pet Insurance Has Industry Tails WaggingDon’t miss this paw-some growth opportunity.9/9/2024 10:10:00 AMSponsored ContentPersonal LinesStrategies
Expert Insights on Medicare Part D for Brokers https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/expert-insights-on-medicare-part-d-for-brokersExpert Insights on Medicare Part D for Brokers Discover cost-saving strategies, value-added services and effective cross-selling tips to help ensure client satisfaction.8/26/2024 10:00:00 AMSponsored ContentLife-HealthStrategies

 

 

How Agents Can Assist Restaurants in a New Era of Growthhttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/how-agents-can-assist-restaurants-in-a-new-era-of-growthHow Agents Can Assist Restaurants in a New Era of GrowthRestaurateurs face difficulties hiring and retaining staff, an ever-evolving landscape of changing technologies, economic and social inflation, and the recent Department of Labor (DOL) overtime rules changes.9/9/2024 10:25:00 AMRestaurants/BarsRestaurants/BarsMarketsOlivia Overman
Life Insurance Considerations for the Sandwich Generation https://www.iamagazine.com/markets/life-insurance-considerations-for-the-sandwich-generationLife Insurance Considerations for the Sandwich Generation The sandwich generation face the pressure of balancing care for aging parents and kids while grappling with the complexities of life insurance and long-term care.8/26/2024 10:20:00 AMLife-HealthLife-HealthMarketsOlivia Overman
3 Tips for Clients With Wildfire Claimshttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/3-tips-for-clients-with-wildfire-claims3 Tips for Clients With Wildfire ClaimsWildfires are a wide-reaching risk that occur with little warning. The more homeowners understand about the claims process, the easier it tends to be.8/26/2024 10:05:00 AMHomeownersHomeownersMarketsThomas Brocksmith
Intact Inland Marine Introduces Builders Risk Quota Sharehttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/intact-inland-marine-introduces-builders-risk-quota-shareIntact Inland Marine Introduces Builders Risk Quota ShareThe product covers $100 million in capacity per construction project on a lead or follow basis. 9/9/2024 10:15:00 AMBuilders RiskBuilders RiskMarketsWill Jones
From the Front Lines: Life-Healthhttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/from-the-front-lines-life-healthFrom the Front Lines: Life-Health"More education is needed to get younger people to incorporate life insurance into their retirement planning and overall investment strategy," says independent agent Colleen Corrigan. "If they purchase life insurance under the age of 40, it's fairly inexpensive."8/26/2024 10:10:00 AMLife-HealthLife-HealthMarketsOlivia Overman
Why Accuracy Can’t Be Overlooked in Property Valuationshttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/why-accuracy-can-t-be-overlooked-in-property-valuationsWhy Accuracy Can’t Be Overlooked in Property ValuationsAccurate property valuations are essential, yet companies often unknowingly underreport the value of their property assets, potentially leaving them underinsured.8/19/2024 10:20:00 AMCommercial LinesCommercial LinesMarketsRyan Carney and Caleb Woodby
Burns & Wilcox Announce Cannabis Product Recall Solutionhttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/burns-wilcox-announce-cannabis-product-recall-solutionBurns & Wilcox Announce Cannabis Product Recall SolutionInsured event triggers include impairment, government recall, malicious product tampering and product extortion.8/19/2024 10:10:00 AMCannabisCannabisMarketsWill Jones

 

 

Agency Nation Meets: Nancy Germond https://www.iamagazine.com/viewpoints/agency-nation-meets-nancy-germondAgency Nation Meets: Nancy Germond Nancy Germond, Big “I" executive director of risk management and education, is a second-generation insurance professional who has written scores of risk-management articles and a book on workers compensation.8/21/2024 4:00:00 AMAgency Operations ＆ Best PracticesAgency Operations ＆ Best PracticesViewpointsAgency Nation
Agency Nation Meets: Jess Butlerhttps://www.iamagazine.com/viewpoints/agency-nation-meets-jess-butlerAgency Nation Meets: Jess ButlerButler leads the strategy for Vertafore’s connective products for commercial and personal lines, identifies market hurdles and establishes go-to-market plans to ensure launch readiness and success.3/25/2024 4:00:00 AMTechnologyTechnologyViewpointsAgency Nation
Agency Nation Meets: Mindi Zissmanhttps://www.iamagazine.com/viewpoints/agency-nation-meets-mindi-zissmanAgency Nation Meets: Mindi ZissmanMindi Zissman is the president of Zissman Media, a business-to-business content firm specializing in the risk, insurance and compliance industries.3/25/2024 4:00:00 AMSales ＆ MarketingSales ＆ MarketingViewpointsAgency Nation

 

 

Thriving Through: Meet Your New Big 'I' Chairmanhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/thriving-through-meet-your-new-big-i-chairmanThriving Through: Meet Your New Big 'I' ChairmanTodd Jackson’s journey with both the Big “I" and his agency underscores a commitment to service and community, which have been pivotal in shaping his leadership approach.9/1/2024 4:35:00 AMAnnouncements ＆ EventsSeptemberWill Jones
7 Big ‘I’ Resources to Make the Most Of Your Website and Online Presencehttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/7-big-i-resources-to-make-the-most-of-your-website-and-online-presence7 Big ‘I’ Resources to Make the Most Of Your Website and Online PresenceMaintaining, improving and enhancing your website can feel like a full-time job for independent agents, who already wear many hats in their businesses. That's why the Big “I" has an array of resources to help.9/1/2024 4:30:00 AMSales ＆ MarketingSeptemberElif Wisecup
Perpetuation Planning for the Unexpectedhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/perpetuation-planning-for-the-unexpectedPerpetuation Planning for the UnexpectedMany owners think that having a perpetuation plan is something that only older agency owners need to worry about, but the reality is that every agency owner needs to have a plan in place.9/1/2024 4:25:00 AMPerpetuation ＆ ValuationSeptemberCarey Wallace
8 Strategies for Staying Informed About Carrier Ratingshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/8-strategies-for-staying-informed-about-carrier-ratings8 Strategies for Staying Informed About Carrier RatingsInsurance carrier ratings provide valuable insights into the financial strength, stability and reputation of insurers and help you when recommending coverage options to your clients.9/1/2024 4:20:00 AME＆O Loss ControlSeptemberKaren Thurlow
How Parametric Insurance Can Cover a Major Risk for Golf Courses https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/how-parametric-insurance-can-cover-a-major-risk-for-golf-coursesHow Parametric Insurance Can Cover a Major Risk for Golf Courses ​Even though there are 14,000 golf courses across the U.S., according to the National Golf Foundation, golf courses have few options when it comes to protecting themselves against one of their biggest risks: floods.9/1/2024 4:15:00 AMCommercial LinesSeptemberAnneMarie McPherson Spears
What the Olympics Taught Us About Adopting Technologyhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/what-the-olympics-taught-us-about-adopting-technologyWhat the Olympics Taught Us About Adopting TechnologyTake a cue from the athletes who captivated the world this summer with four ways to score a perfect 10 when integrating technology into your agency.9/1/2024 4:10:00 AMTechnologySeptemberAnupam Gupta
Declaration of Independents: Ivie Islerhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/declaration-of-independents-ivie-islerDeclaration of Independents: Ivie IslerIn 2023, Isler received the InsurPac Young Agent of the Year award for helping AIIA win its first InsurPac Eagle Award. In 2024, she received the national Young Agent of the Year Award for leadership in her local and state associations.9/1/2024 4:05:00 AMAgency Operations ＆ Best PracticesSeptemberAnneMarie McPherson Spears