Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in July
July started with a bang as the Big “I” secured important wins for independent insurance agencies in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which was signed into law on the Fourth of July. The act made permanent the 20% deduction for pass-through entities, a huge win for many Big “I” members.
While homeowners insurance rates saw another double-digit increase last year, 2025 has brought a mixed bag for property & casualty lines so far, with personal auto results improving while general liability continues to experience losses. Despite the challenges of the hard market, the Big “I” 2025 Market Share Report, released last month, shows the independent agency channel is holding steady.
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Here are the five most-read articles on iamagazine.com in July:
5) Big ‘I’ Releases 2025 Market Share Report
By AnneMarie McPherson Spears
The Big “I” 2025 Market Share Report shows that independent agencies place 61.5% of all U.S. property & casualty insurance, a clear sign of the channel’s continued strength.
4) Property & Casualty Forecast: Personal Auto to Improve, General Liability a Weak Spot
By AnneMarie McPherson Spears
The U.S. property & casualty insurance market is exhibiting mixed results in 2025, with personal auto on track to achieve profitability but homeowners and general liability segments continuing to experience losses.
3) Big ‘I’ Secures Important Wins With Passage of Trump Tax Package
By Nathan Riedel
Passage of the bill made permanent the 20% deduction for pass-through entities, a huge win for many independent insurance agencies.
2) Homeowners Rates Increase 40% in 6 Years, According to LendingTree
By Olivia Overman
Nationally, homeowners insurance rates jumped 11.4% in 2024, with double-digit increases reported in the last two years.
1) Federal Tax Reform: The Big ‘I’ Shares Takeaways From New Tax Law
By Raaed Haddad
Independent insurance agents may be wondering what tax provisions were included as part of the expansive package. This summary from the Big “I” provides a brief overview.
Compiled by AnneMarie McPherson Spears, IA news editor.
