JD Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2026 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study
Agents place high value on carriers that interact with them as a partner rather than a vendor, with 48% of agent-carrier relationships meeting the partner criteria.
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Evolving Channel: Key Findings From the 2026 Agency Universe Study
Independent agencies are targeting growth while reshaping operations to better serve clients, according to the biennial study.
Big ‘I’ and Reagan Consulting Release 2026 Best Practices Study Update
Best Practices agencies continue to deliver excellent profitability above pre-pandemic historical averages, even as organic growth slowed due to a softening property & casualty market.
Meet 7 Best Practices Agencies
Independent Agent magazine speaks with an agent from each revenue category about their experiences with the Best Practices Study and how their business operates.
Big ‘I’ and Reagan Consulting Release 2025 Best Practices Study
Best Practices agencies continue excellent organic growth and profitability, according to the 2025 Best Practices Study by the Big “I” and Reagan Consulting.
AN Radio: Best Practices and Goal Setting for 2025
The latest Agency Nation Radio episode discusses how agencies can use the data from the Best Practices Study to make decisions and transform their business.
7 Findings From the 2024 Agency Universe Study
The study looks at the independent agency ecosystem as it gains distance from the pandemic and navigates the obstacles presented by the hard market.
Big ‘I’ and Reagan Consulting Release 2023 Best Practices Study Update
Best Practices agencies continue exceptional organic growth and invest in young producer development, according to the latest study update.
