Agency Operations

Insurance Agency M&A Falls 12% in 2025

Agency mergers & acquisitions activity slowed to 695 deals in 2025, according to OPTIS Partners, with the number of buyers continuing to fall since 2021.

Commercial Property Coverage for Tools Stolen from Jobsite

A general contractor filed a claim after tools were stolen from an employee at an active construction project location. The carrier denied coverage, saying that the tools were not located at the insured’s premises.

Can an Agency Non-Renew a Nightmare Customer?

A client has been very belligerent to agency staff throughout the years yet still stays with the agency. If the agency gives a 60-day notice, can it non-renew this client?

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in December

December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.

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