Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies grappled with extended system outages following cybersecurity incidents in early June, prompting errors & omissions concerns for independent insurance agents. Meanwhile, Independent Agent highlighted 10 young agents and their perspectives on next gen talent recruitment, leadership and more.
Also, Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, was featured in a panel at the 2025 Insurance Information Institute’s Joint Industry Forum in Chicago, highlighting tax reform and legal system abuse.
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Here are the five most-read articles on iamagazine.com in June:
5) 3 Tips for Agents to Provide Tailored Coverage Through the E&S Market
By Olivia Overman
As catastrophes, social inflation and other challenges force admitted carriers to become more risk-adverse, the excess & surplus market is anticipated to grow.
4) Homeowners Aware of Risks and Prevention but Don’t Act
By Will Jones
While most homeowners are familiar with common risk areas and the technologies designed to mitigate them, relatively few have implemented these solutions in their own homes, according to The Hanover.
3) Big ‘I’ President & CEO Highlights Tax Reform, Legal System Abuse at Industry Forum
By Teddie Norton Reilly
Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, participated in a panel at the 2025 Insurance Information Institute’s Joint Industry Forum in Chicago.
2) License to Lead: Meet 10 Young Agents 35 and Under
By AnneMarie McPherson Spears
Learn what this next generation of independent insurance agents has to say about where the industry is headed—and how they fit into it.
1) 4 Things You Should Do If Your Carrier Has Been Hacked
By Will Jones
Cyberattacks against carriers, such as the ones earlier this month against Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies, can pose serious errors & omissions risk for your agency.
Compiled by AnneMarie McPherson Spears, IA news editor.
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